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  • Travel disrupted by
    the Middle East
    situation
  • Issued: Monday 02 Mar 2026, 07:10 pm NZDT

We have established a priority phone line from Monday to Friday for people to contact us about this specific situation. Call 0508 558 855 (toll free from NZ landlines) or +64 9 914 4100 and press option 7. For information about what options are available to you, check:

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

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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.

  • Approved employers

Some work visas require your job to be with an employer who is approved or accredited by Immigration New Zealand, to hire people from overseas.

  • Wage rate requirements for visas

For some work visas you need to earn more than a certain amount to get the visa. Check if you meet the wage threshold to qualify for the visa you want to apply for.

  • Median wage comparison calculator

This calculator will calculate hourly pay rate for employment and how it compares to the New Zealand median wage.

  • Green List and seasonal jobs, qualifications and skills

Find out about getting registered for your occupation, which jobs are on our Green List or seasonal jobs lists, and whether your qualifications can be used in New Zealand.

  • Approved work exchange schemes

Work exchange schemes let you experience work, education and culture in New Zealand. Find out which organisations in New Zealand are approved to take part in work exchanges.

  • Visas for tour guides or tour escorts

A tour guide and a tour escort have different roles and responsibilities, and their visa requirements are also different.

  • Apply for a Job Change or a variation of conditions if you have a work visa

Use this form to apply for a change to the conditions of your work visa.

  • How long you can work on work visas

Check how long you can stay in New Zealand on an Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV), Post Study Work Visa or Specific Purpose Work Visa.

  • China Special Work Visa — evidence of qualifications

You must provide evidence that you are qualified to do the work you have been offered in New Zealand.

  • Qualifications for Republic of Korea Special Work

To apply for a visa under the Republic of Korea Special Work Instructions, you’ll need to have the necessary qualifications and/or practical experience to work in an occupation that’s considered special work under the Republic of Korea Special Work Instructions.