While I’m in New Zealand as a visitor, can I look for a job?
When your visa was granted, it was on the basis of you visiting New Zealand. You can't work on a visitor visa, but you can look for work.
Visit
- While I’m in New Zealand as a visitor, can I look for a job?
- I’m visiting New Zealand and I’ve had an accident. Can I get medical treatment?
- Can I change the travel conditions on my visa from single entry to multiple?
- Can I undertake a short course of study while visiting NZ?
- Can I apply as a parent or grandparent for a visa?
- Can I apply for any other visa while on a visitor visa in New Zealand?
- I’m on a guardian visitor visa. Can I work part-time?
- I’m on a guardian visitor visa and need to travel home for an emergency
- I have a 3-month visitor visa. Can I enter New Zealand without a return air ticket?
- How long can I travel or be away overseas?
- Can I do unpaid work while visiting New Zealand?
- Can I get a refund of my application fee?
Apply for a work visa
We call your intentions your bona fides. While you can look for work or attend a job interview in New Zealand on a visitor's visa, your primary purpose must be to visit.
You can't work on a visitor visa and you’ll need to apply for a work visa before you can start work.