If you have an offer of employment, ask if your employer is "accredited". If so, this may be the best work visa for you

If you have a job offer from an accredited New Zealand employer and are under 55 – then you meet the basic requirements for a Talent (Accredited Employers).

(It may also be a pathway to become a resident if you don’t satisfy the requirements under the Skilled Migrant Category.) 

The visa will be granted for 30 months.
 
To find out more about the qualifications needed for this visa, click here.

FAQs

Is this visa right for me?The answer is yes, if:

You have a job offer for full-time employment for a period of at least 24 months from an accredited employer

• Your offer of employment is for a minimum base salary of NZ$55,000

What resident visa does this correlate with?

Once you are here, if you decide you want to apply for a resident visa, you can apply under the Skilled Migrant Category.  Or once you have been in the position of two years, you may also be eligible under the Residence from Work Talent (Accredited Employer) category.

Do I need a job offer to qualify for this visa?

Yes. 

How do I find out if my employer is accredited?

Just ask - their Human Resources Manager will know.  Or you might want to search for them online.

Are there any age restrictions for this visa policy?

You must be under the age of 55 to apply for the Talent (Accredited Employers) Work to Residence visa.

What do I need to do to apply for a Talent (Accredited Employers) Work to Residence visa?

It’s easy.  Click here for more information about the Work to Residence visa.