Partnering with industry
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) partners with industry groups, education providers, employers and businesses to make it easier for people to come to New Zealand.
We work with industries such as tourism, construction and education to support their growth.
Tourism and international education are big export earners for New Zealand — they are worth more than NZD $12 billion a year. The government aims to double this by 2025. Working with industry partners to facilitate migration will help reach that goal.
Partnering with licensed immigration professionals
INZ surveyed immigration professionals to find out what they wanted us to do better.
Although there was some support for an industry partnership, INZ will not be pursuing a more formal partnership at this time. In the meantime, we will continue to focus on improvements in the following areas:
- electronic lodgement
- guaranteed processing times
- clearly explaining application lodgement criteria.
Partnering with specific industries to streamline visa processing
Entertainment industry
INZ has an accreditation option for entertainment industry employers. Accreditation allows entertainment industry companies to employ migrant workers without the need to seek case-by-case agreement with the relevant union, guild, or professional association.
Entertainment industry accreditation
INZ also maintains a list of approved arts or musical festivals and a list of approved music promoters. Performers and direct support staff attending approved festivals, or part of an act promoted by an approved promoter, can attend as visitors and don’t need to apply for a work visa.
Arts and Music Festival Visitor Visa
Tourism industry
We work in partnership with the tourism industry to attract high-value visitors who will benefit New Zealand’s economy. We discuss the state of tourism and its future so we can plan together to cope with expansion.
We also work with a number of tourism industry partners to streamline visa processing for some categories of visitors.
Information for the tourism industry
Medical industry
INZ works with the medical industry, using technology to speed up visa processing times.