You may be eligible for a temporary work visa and/or permit if:
- you have a job offer from a New Zealand employer
- there is a specific purpose or event for which you need to come to New Zealand to work
- you are a student or trainee who wants to work here, or
- you want to join your partner here and work.
New Zealand work opportunities
For general information, advice and links to do with finding work in New Zealand, take a look at the work opportunities on our Discover & Decide section of our website.
Requirements
If you have decided to come to New Zealand to work temporarily, you will probably need to apply for a work visa or permit. Find out if you do, and what requirements you need to meet.
How to apply
If you think that you meet the requirements, then follow our steps to applying for a temporary work visa and/or permit.
After you are accepted
If you have been in New Zealand for a while and your circumstances have changed, find out how your visa or permit is affected.
We have information for people who have been granted a temporary work visa and need some advice about coming to New Zealand and settling in. Take a look at the I'm accepted – tell me more pages.