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Can I work?

You can undertake certain business activities while in New Zealand on a visitor’s permit. However, if you want to work here and have a job offer from a New Zealand business that you wish to take up, you need to apply for a work permit. You must not begin working until we confirm that you have gained the work permit. Learn about working in New Zealand.

Page Last Updated: 31 Aug 2006

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