2015-Aug 07: Work Visas for Canterbury Region

Visa Pak 223 - Reminder on work Visas for Canterbury Region and the new instruction that allows 'open' employer conditions on Essential Skills Work Visas.

Visa Paks

7 August 2015

Work Visas for Canterbury Region

In July 2015, new immigration instructions allowing “open” employer conditions on Essential Skills Work Visas under WK2.11 (levels 4 and 5) were introduced. The following advice is to ensure consistency in identifying the Canterbury Region.

Please note that the Canterbury Region for purposes of our Instructions is limited to the geographic areas of the Selwyn District Council, Waimakariri District Council and the Christchurch City Council. It does not include Ashburton, Timaru to the South nor past Amberley to the north of Christchurch.

Staff should check regional maps to ensure the principal area of employment is within the targeted region.

Please discuss with your team(s) and ensure staff understand what geographical areas are covered by the Canterbury Region.