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Issued: Monday 02 Mar 2026, 07:10 pm NZDT

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Middle East: advice for temporary visa holders in New Zealand affected by travel disruptions
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Visas for working in New Zealand

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

Working holiday visas

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.

Finding work in New Zealand

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.

Requirements for work visas

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.

Check or change your work visa conditions

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

Worker rights

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.

For employers

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.

Visas for investing and doing business in New Zealand

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 pathway.

Protecting yourself from immigration scams

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

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