Support a worker's visa application
Some work visa applications must be supported by information from an employer. Find out which visas this applies to and what you need to do.
Types of employer support that might be needed
Before someone from overseas can start working for you, they must have a visa that allows them to work in New Zealand.
Many work and resident visas require the employer to support the applicant's visa application.
This support may include:
- providing a job offer to the applicant
- sponsoring the applicant during their stay in New Zealand, or
- getting employer accreditation or approval. Some work and resident visas require the visa applicant to have a job offer from an accredited employer. This accreditation is under the Accredited Employer Work Visa scheme.
Use the following tool to find out what you need to do to support your potential employee's visa application.