WR7.5 Applying for a South Island Contribution work visa

An application under the South Island Contribution work instructions must be made on the INZ form Work Visa Application (INZ 1015), and:

1. meet all requirements under Generic Temporary Entry instructions for lodging a temporary entry class visa as set out at E4, except the requirement to provide evidence of funds for maintenance in New Zealand or evidence of sponsorship; and
2. include evidence the applicant has been employed in a full-time role in the South Island for five years or more while holding an Essential Skills work visa (see WR7.10(c)); and
3. include an offer of employment or evidence of ongoing full-time employment that meets the requirements for employment set out at WR7.10.5; and
4. include evidence of full or provisional registration, or eligibility for such registration, if full or provisional registration is required by law to take up the offer of employment; and
5. include all required evidence that the applicant meets health (A4) and character (A5) requirements for applicants for residence.

Effective 22/05/2017