My job has ended unexpectedly. What happens now?
If your job has ended unexpectedly, you've got some options. Read here for more information.
Work
- My job has ended unexpectedly. What happens now?
- Can I take up self-employment?
- I have a work visa but my job details are changing
- I have a work visa under Work to Residence - Accredited Employer
- My employer wants me to attend a course
- I’ve separated from my partner who supported my work visa
- My occupation has been removed from the LTSSL. Can I still apply for a residence from work visa?
- I am applying for residency but my work visa will expire soon
- I’ve lost my job. Can my partner be the principal applicant instead?
- I’m on a resident visa under Skilled Migrant Category. I’ve lost my job and haven't been employed for 3 months.
- My professional registration in New Zealand has been declined/revoked
- On a working holiday, can I stay with my employer for longer than 3 months?
- Can I do unpaid work while working in New Zealand?
- Can I buy a business while I am working here?
- Can I get a refund for my application fee?
- I’ve lost my passport. What should I do when I get a new passport?
Option A: Check your visa conditions
Your visa may have conditions placed on it. If any of these conditions change, your visa must change with them.
You may need to apply for a variation of conditions or a whole new work visa.
Option B: If your employer is named on your visa
If you lost your job during a 90-day trial period, you may be eligible for a Dismissed Worker Visitor Visa.
From 29 October 2023, accredited employers are not allowed to use trial periods in employment agreements when hiring people on an Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV). The 90-day trial rule will not apply to migrants who already hold, or have applied for, an AEWV based on a Job Check that was approved before 29 October 2023.
Option C: Working holidays are not affected
Under a working holiday scheme or partnership work visa, you can look for a new employer without notifying us.