How long you can work on a Working Holiday Visa, Post Study Work Visa, Specific Purpose Work Visa and Essential Skills Visa.
New Zealand has working holiday scheme agreements with many countries, allowing you to work in and explore our great country. Every year hundreds of young people apply for New Zealand working holiday visas, and spend a year or two working in New Zealand.
You can get a Post Study Work Visa for up to 3 years depending on your qualifications, if you are working towards occupational registration, and the dates that you held (or had applied) for your student visa.
How long you can stay in New Zealand depends on how long you need to be here to complete your specific purpose or event.
How long you can spend in New Zealand on an Essential Skills Work Visa depends on your situation.