Work Mahi

There are many different visas that let you work in New Zealand. All are temporary visas, but some can lead to residence.

Learn if you can come to New Zealand for a holiday and work while you are here. Find out what level of English you will need to get a working holiday visa.

Find out how to find and apply for jobs in New Zealand, as well as information on the main job industries — education, health care, information technology, agriculture and forestry, construction, business and finance, engineering, energy, tourism and hospitality, science, and health technology.

Learn about the different requirements work visas have. For some work visas you will need to earn a specific amount, have a certain level of qualification, or only work for an accredited employer.

Find out how to check your work visa conditions and apply for a variation of conditions or Job Change.

Learn about your employment rights and what your employer must do. All workers in New Zealand have the same rights, no matter where you are from.

Learn about your options for hiring people from overseas, the rules and laws you must follow, and how to support a worker’s visa application.

There are 2 resident visa options for people wanting to invest and do business in New Zealand — the Active Investor Plus Visa and the Business Investor Visa.

Immigration scams to watch out for, and how to protect yourself from these scams and visa fraud.