WH3.10 Transitioning to Recognised Seasonal Employer (TRSE) work permit (05/05/2008)

People holding work permits granted under the Transitioning to Recognised Seasonal Employer (TRSE) policy may undertake seasonal work in the horticulture and viticulture industries (which is planting, maintaining, harvesting or packing crops) for any employer who has a current TRSE approval in principle.

WH3.10.1 Who is eligible for a TRSE work permit?

1. Applicants for TRSE work permits must:
   1. be aged 18 or older; and
   2. meet health and character requirements as set out at E6; and
   3. meet the requirements for bona fide applicants as set out at E5; and
   4. hold a return ticket to their home country, or provide evidence of sufficient funds to purchase a return ticket.
2. To be granted a permit under TRSE policy an applicant must:
   1. be the holder of a current temporary permit; and
   2. not have previously held a TRSE work permit.
3. TRSE work permit applications will only be granted where there are available positions of employment, as determined by INZ in consultation with the Ministry of Social Development.

WH3.10.5 Currency and conditions of a TRSE work permit

1. TRSE work permits will be granted for a period of four months.
2. Work permits issued under TRSE policy will be subject to the condition that the holder may undertake work planting, maintaining, harvesting or packing crops in the horticulture or viticulture industry only, for an employer who holds a TRSE approval in principle.

Note: After the TRSE work permit has been granted, it is recommended that workers who want information about the availability of work with employers who hold TRSE approvals in principle, or assistance with obtaining such work, contact a Seasonal Labour Co-ordinator in the region/s where they want to work. Contact details of Seasonal Labour Co-ordinators are available from INZ.

WH3.10.10 Applying for a work permit under TRSE policy

Applications for a TRSE work permit must:

1. be made on the Application for a Work Permit (under Transitioning to Recognised Seasonal Employer or Working Holidaymaker Extension Policies) (NZIS 1153) form; and
2. meet all the requirements under Generic Temporary Entry policy for lodging an application for a temporary permit as set out at E4; and
3. meet all the requirements for eligibility under WH3.10.1.

Effective 05/05/2008