Work Visa New Zealand from Philippines
If you are from the Philippines and wish to migrate to New Zealand to work, you must apply for a work visa. However, you must meet the eligibility criteria for the specific visa category you intend to apply for.
For more information on New Zealand work visas, including a detailed breakdown of each visa’s requirement and immediate help submitting an application, speak to one of our expert legal advisors. Call us at 0333 305 9375 or contact us online.
New Zealand Work Visa from Philippines: An Overview
A New Zealand work visa grants you the authorisation to enter, live, and work in the country.
New Zealand employers are typically required to recruit individuals with the legal permit to work in the country. As such, whether you already have a job offer or intend to get one when you arrive, you must first apply for a work visa from your home country.
New Zealand’s work visas are in two categories: temporary work visas that allow you to live in the country for a specific period and residence visas that allow you to live in the country indefinitely.
It’s important to note that each work visa has distinct requirements. The specific visa you should apply for will depend on the type of work you intend to take up and your skills and qualifications.
If you are a Filipino looking to work in New Zealand, our immigration lawyers can help you with your visa application. Contact us at 0333 305 9375 today.
Temporary Visas That Allow You to Work in New Zealand
Overview
The New Zealand temporary work visas will allow you to live and work in the country for a limited period. Afterwards, you may be eligible to extend your visa or apply for a residence permit. Some common temporary work visas you can apply for from the Philippines include:
Accredited Employer Work Visa
You can apply for the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) if you have a full-time job offer from a New Zealand employer that is accredited to hire Filipino workers.
To be eligible for this visa, you should meet these requirements:
- Have the skills, qualifications, experience, and other requirements for the job.
- The job offer should be for at least 30 hours a week.
- Your remuneration should be at least the New Zealand median wage unless your job is on an exemption list.
The AEW visa costs NZD 750, and you will typically get a decision within 7 weeks. If your application is successful, you can live in New Zealand for up to 5 years. However, if your wage is less than the median, your duration of stay may be less.
Furthermore, if your job is on the Green List of in-demand jobs, you can apply for a residence visa after 2 years of living in New Zealand.
Partner of a Worker Work Visa
If your partner is on a New Zealand work visa, you can apply for a work visa to join them.
You and your partner must meet the following requirements to apply for the visa:
- You must be living together in a genuine and stable relationship.
- Your partner must hold an appropriate work visa valid for over 6 months.
- Your partner must be eligible to support your application and complete Form INZ 1146.
- You both must be of good character.
This visa costs NZD 700 and can take 6 months or more to process due to the large number of applications.
Upon successful application, you will either receive an open work visa that allows you to work for any employer or a work visa with conditions, depending on the type of visa your partner has. Also, the duration of your visa will be the same as your partner’s.
Partner of a New Zealander Work Visa
If your partner is a New Zealand citizen or has a residence visa, you can apply for this temporary work visa to join them.
You and your partner must be of good character and be living in a genuine and stable relationship. Your partner must support your application and, in 12 months, be eligible to sponsor a partner-based residence visa.
This is because your visa will be valid for 1- 2 years, depending on your circumstances, after which you must switch to a residence visa.
The Partner of a New Zealander Work Visa costs NZD 860 and will take 13 weeks to process.
Philippines Special Work Visa
The Philippines Special Work Visa will allow you to work in New Zealand for up to 3 years if you are a qualified farm manager, engineering professional, or registered nurse.
This visa is quota-based, with 140 slots available each year. At any one time, New Zealand can only admit:
- 100 Philippines nurses
- 20 Philippines farm managers
- 20 Philippines engineering professionals
You must have a full-time job offer before applying for this visa. If you are a farm manager or an engineer, your job will be evaluated at the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) Skill Level 1.
However, if you’re a nurse, you must have a Bachelor’s in Nursing or a Diploma in Comprehensive Nursing and a New Zealand occupation registration. Furthermore, this visa will cost you NZD 700, and you can get a decision within 4 weeks.
Specific Purpose Work Visa
You might be eligible for this visa if you’d like to work in New Zealand for a specific work purpose or event. You can apply if you are any of the following:
- A senior or specialist business person on a short-term secondment to New Zealand
- A referee, judge, or examiner of a sports or dance event
- A contractual service supplier or independent contractor
- A Filipino nurse seeking occupational registration.
- Someone working in the entertainment industry, etc.
To apply for the Specific Purpose Work Visa, you must:
- Prove that you intend to conduct a specific task in New Zealand and that you will return home at the end of your event.
- Have the skills and expertise that are related to your specific event and beneficial to the New Zealand economy.
- Work for a particular employer during your stay.
The visa costs NZD 700, and you will get a decision on your application within 4 weeks. If successful, your visa will be valid for the duration of your event. You can apply for an extension if you need to stay longer.
Talent Visa
You can apply for the Talent Visa if you have exceptional talent in a field of art, sport, or culture. The job you intend to take up must be in your field of talent.
To apply for this visa, you must meet the following requirements:
- Prove that you have an international reputation and record of excellence in your field
- Prove that your presence in New Zealand will enhance the country’s achievements and participation in your field.
- Be supported by a nationally recognised New Zealand organisation with a reputation in your field.
- Have an acceptable sponsor if you cannot support yourself.
The New Zealand Talent Visa costs NZD 860 and can take 4 weeks to process. Once your application is successful, you can live in New Zealand for 30 months and apply for a residence visa afterwards.
Working Holiday Visa
The Philippines has a working holiday visa agreement with New Zealand that will allow you to work and study in the country for up to 12 months. However, you must work for a different employer every 3 months.
To apply for the visa, you must:
- Be between 18 and 30 years old.
- Not have been approved for a working holiday visa previously
- Have a tertiary qualification
- Speak and understand English
- Have full medical insurance to cover your stay.
The New Zealand Working Holiday Visa for Philippine citizens has an annual quota of 100. It costs NZD 420 to apply and can be processed in 5 weeks.
Residence Visas That Allow You to Work in New Zealand
Overview
You can migrate to New Zealand on a work visa to live in the country indefinitely. Afterward, you may be eligible for permanent residency.
While New Zealand has several residence work visas, you may need to already be in the country on a visa before applying for most of them. There are only a few that you can apply for from the Philippines, and they include:
Skilled Migrant Category Work Visa
The Skilled Migrant Resident Visa is a points-based work visa that allows you to live and work in New Zealand based on your skills and qualifications.
If you have the skills and qualifications that will benefit the country’s economy and a job offer that meets the income threshold, you can earn 6 points to qualify for the visa.
To apply for this visa, you must have a Bachelor’s degree or higher and earn at least 1.5 times the average wage.
The application process for this visa is twofold. You must first submit an expression of interest (EOI), and when it is approved, you apply for the visa. You will be required to pay NZD 4290 for your application.
Straight to Residence Work Visa
If you have a job offer from an accredited employer for a role listed on Tier 1 of the Green List for in-demand jobs in New Zealand, you may be eligible for this visa.
You will also need to meet other visa requirements, including having the authorised professional qualifications and registrations for your job role and earning the median wage. Applications for the Straight to Residence Visa cost NZD 4290, and you can get a decision within 5 months.
How Can Total Law Help You
New Zealand is a beautiful country with several employment opportunities for foreign nationals. If you intend to move there to work, our lawyers at Total Law can help you with your visa application.
We are experts in New Zealand immigration law, and we understand the complexities of visa applications. We can help you determine if your skills and qualifications match the visa of your choice and provide you with tailored advice to help you have a successful application.
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To be eligible to work in New Zealand, you must be able to meet the requirements for your chosen work visa. This might include having a job offer, specific skills and qualifications, and meeting the language requirement.
No. You should get your work visa easily if you meet the requirements and submit a complete application.
Yes. You can switch to the Post-study Work Visa if you meet the requirements.
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