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APPENDIX E: WORK PERMIT CRITERIA

Table E1 Summary of work permit criteria

Labour market-tested work permits

  • Approved in principle
  • Machinery installer/servicer
  • Business - short term
  • Recognised seasonal employer
  • Crew of foreign fishing vessel
  • Seasonal labour pilot
  • General
  • Specialist skills
  • Japanese interpreter
  • Transitional Recognised Seasonal Employer

Working Holiday Schemes

  • Argentina
  • Malaysia
  • Belgium
  • Malta
  • Canada
  • Mexico
  • Chile
  • Netherlands
  • Czech Republic
  • Norway
  • Denmark
  • Singapore
  • Estonia
  • South Korea
  • Finland
  • Sweden
  • France
  • Taiwan
  • Germany
  • Thailand
  • Hong Kong
  • United Kingdom
  • Ireland
  • United States
  • Italy
  • Uruguay
  • Japan
  • Working holiday schemes extension

Partnership Policies

  • De facto partner of New Zealand citizen/resident
  • Partnership
  • Partner of worker
  • Partnership deferral
  • Partner of NZAID student
  • Spouse of New Zealand citizen/resident
  • Partner of student
  • Spouse/partner of worker

Work post-study (Study to Work)

  • Graduate Job Search
  • Practical experience post study

Work to Residence Policies

  • Job Search
  • Talent (Arts and Culture)
  • Long Term Business Visa
  • Talent (Sports)
  • Long Term Skill Shortage List
  • Talent (Accredited Employers)
  • Skilled Migrant

Specific purposes - short-term work permits

  • Entertainer/performing artist and support
  • New Zealand racing conference apprentice
  • Exchange (work), private
  • Show judge/sports referee
  • Medical and dental trainee
  • Specific purpose or event
  • Minister/missionary/pastor
  • Sports player/professional coach

Other work permit types

  • Asylum seeker
  • Reconsideration
  • BIC residence direct investor
  • Section 35A request
  • Chef from Thailand
  • Victims of domestic violence
  • Domestic staff for consular personnel
  • Work experience for student
  • Normal