WI6 Pacific Quotas Work Permit Policy

1. People who have:
   1. made an application for residence under either the Residual Quota Places Policy or the Residual Pacific Access Category Places Policy on which a final decision has not been made; and
   2. held a valid work permit on 28 September 2006 and from the 28 September 2006 to the date on which their application under this policy is made, continuously have held a valid work permit; and
   3. have current employment in New Zealand or an offer of employment in New Zealand may be granted a work permit allowing a stay until 30 September 2009.
2. A work visa may be issued to holders of work permits under this policy.
3. To be issued or granted a work permit and visa under this policy, applicants must:
   1. provide a completed work application form and fee; and
   2. meet health and character requirements set out in E6; and
   3. meet the requirements for bona fide applicants set out in E5; and
   4. provide evidence of current employment in New Zealand or an offer of employment in New Zealand.
4. A labour market check is not required.
5. Work permits granted under this policy must be endorsed with conditions that allow work only for a specified employer in a specified industry, trade, occupation or profession.
6. Applications should be lodged with:
   
   
   Pacific Division
   Department of Labour
   Residual Work Permit
   PO Box 76835
   Manukau City
   New Zealand

Effective 28/07/2008