Turning Your Overseas Experience into a New Zealand Career.

Landing a job in New Zealand is an exciting first step, but navigating the visa requirements can quickly become stressful. Between complex policy rules, employer accreditation requirements, and strict salary thresholds, securing the right work visa requires precision and a clear strategy.

At idvisor Immigration Services, we help foreign professionals, skilled tradespeople, and onshore workers secure lawful employment and build clear pathways toward long-term residency in New Zealand.

Common Work Visa Pathways

1. Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV)

The Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) is New Zealand’s primary temporary work pathway. To qualify, you must have a genuine job offer of at least 30 hours per week from an INZ-accredited employer who has completed an approved Job Check.

• Duration: Granted for up to 5 years depending on your role, skill level (ANZSCO / NOL classification), and pay rate.

• Key Requirements: You must meet the qualification, work experience, English language, health, and character standards set for your specific occupation.

• Family Support: Depending on your role's skill level and wage rate, you may be eligible to support partner work or visitor visas, as well as visitor or student visas for dependent children.

2. Post-Study Work Visas (PSWV)

If you recently completed a qualifying qualification in New Zealand, a Post-Study Work Visa provides open work rights for 1 to 3 years, allowing you to gain local work experience and transition into skilled employment.

3. Pathways to Permanent Residence

A temporary work visa is often the stepping stone to permanent residency in New Zealand. We help you map out your work visa strategy with long-term residence options in mind from day one:

• Green List — Straight to Residence: Fast-track residency for high-demand occupations in healthcare, engineering, ICT, and specialised construction.

• Green List — Work to Residence: Requires 24 months of qualifying employment in New Zealand for specific roles (e.g., registered nurses, teachers, specialised trades) before applying for residence.

• Skilled Migrant Category (SMC): A points-based residency pathway rewarding New Zealand occupational registration, higher qualifications, or high income.

4. Working Holiday & Specific Purpose Work Visas

• Working Holiday Visas: Available to young adults (typically ages 18–30 or 18–35) from eligible partner countries, offering flexible open work rights for 12 to 23 months.

• Specific Purpose Work Visas: Designed for short-term, specific roles including specialised technical work, sports coaching, business deployments, or entertainment events.

How We Help You Secure Your Work Visa

• Job Offer & Salary Audit: We review your proposed employment agreement, job description, and pay rate against INZ instructions to catch discrepancies before you submit.

• Employer Accreditation & Job Check Verification: We check that your employer holds valid accreditation and that the job token/link issued to you aligns with current policy.

• Qualifications & Registration Guidance: We help determine if you need an International Qualification Assessment (IQA) or professional registration with a New Zealand body.

• Variations of Conditions (VOC): If you are already on an AEWV and need to change employers, locations, or roles, we handle the application to keep you compliant and working without unnecessary downtime.