Temporary Work Visa system overhaul announced

What’s changing for temporary work visa? Well, in short, everything is changing for temporary work visa applications based on offers of employment. The changes come into effect in the next 18 months. As a result, it will consolidate six work visa types into one new Temporary Work Visa. A lot of the finer details are […]

Skilled Employment vs Recognised Relevant Work Experience

The words ‘Skilled Employment’ are often used for both skilled employment and relevant recognised work experience. Both words are mainly used in resident visas instructions. What’s the difference then? What about Work (temporary) visas, offers of employment and work experience? Resident visa Skilled Employment Skilled employment is solely used in a resident visa context. It […]

Work visa types

A work visa is a work visa, right? Not quite. All work visas will allow you to temporarily work in New Zealand. There are over 15 different subtypes of work visa. There are 3 main types of work visa Open work visa Job search work visa Employer Assisted work visa Open work visa An open […]