Application for a Job Change or a variation of conditions for work visa holders

If you hold an Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) use this form to apply for a Job Change. If you hold a work visa, use this form to apply for a variation of conditions. If you hold a partnership-based work visa subject to conditions, use this form to apply to remove some of these conditions.

Who can apply for a Job Change or a variation of conditions

You can use this form to apply for a Job Change (for holders of an Accredited Employer Work Visa) or a variation of conditions (for other work visa holders with specific employment conditions) to:

  • change occupation, employer, and location of employment
  • remove conditions if you hold a partnership-based work visa subject to work conditions, or
  • study part-time.

Check if you can change your work visa conditions

Before applying, check if you can change your work visa conditions or your job, and what you need.
Varying work visa conditions and Job Changes

Working for a different employer

If you hold:

  • an Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) and you want to apply to work for a new employer they must be accredited under AEWV and have a valid Job Check for your Job Change Application
  • another work visa with specific employment conditions and you want to apply to work for a different employer, and they are not accredited under the AEWV policy or the Talent (Accredited Employers) policy, your new employer will need to complete an Employer Supplementary Form (INZ 1113), which must be attached to your application.

Employer Supplementary Form (INZ 1113) PDF 388KB

Fee

The fee to submit this request is NZD$210. You will pay the fee at the end of the form. You can pay with a Visa or Mastercard credit card.