What visa do I need to attend a job interview in New Zealand?
If a New Zealand employer invites you to attend a job interview, you may travel to New Zealand as a visitor.
If you are from a visa waiver country and you meet the requirements for visa waiver entry. You should declare your purpose of travel as being 'business' on the arrival card.
From 1 October 2019, if you are from a visa waiver country you must hold an NZeTA before you travel to New Zealand.
If you are not from a visa waiver country you can apply for a Visitor Visa and declare what your purpose is on your application.
If your interview is successful and you get an offer of employment, you may then apply for a work visa.
The New Zealand Now website has further information on finding employment.