I am the partner of a New Zealand citizen/resident and I want to work in New Zealand
A partner of a New Zealand Citizen or New Zealand Resident may apply for Partnership-based visa to work, if the couple meets the application requirements.
This work application does not require a job offer to be processed.
You should consider applying for this visa if:
- you are thinking about living here with your New Zealand partner, but want to experience New Zealand life and job market for a while first
- you want to apply for resident visa to join your New Zealand partner here, but have not yet met the 12 month living together requirement
- your residence is still undecided, but you would like to remain (and work) here with your New Zealand partner during this process.
Partner of a New Zealander Work Visa
Partner of a New Zealander Resident Visa
What if I do not want to work while I am in New Zealand?
As a partner of a New Zealand Citizen or resident, you may instead use the same application form to apply for a Partner of a New Zealander Visitor Visa instead.