Your journey
I Have a Job Offer
If you have a New Zealand job offer, your work visa options depend on the role, employer accreditation and your qualifications. This journey explains the main pathways and eligibility questions.
- Your situation
You have a New Zealand job offer or want to understand the visa implications before accepting one.
Possible visa pathways
1
Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV)
2
Specific Purpose Work Visa
3
Skilled Migrant Category — as a possible future pathway
4
Green List residence, where applicable
Key questions to consider
- Is the employer accredited under the AEWV system?
- Does the role meet the applicable skill, wage, and registration requirements?
- Do you have suitable qualification or experience evidence?
- Are there health, character, or previous visa concerns that may affect the application?
Evidence and document readiness
- Job offer or employment agreement
- Job description and remuneration
- Evidence of relevant work experience
- Employer accreditation details
- Qualifications and registrations
- English-language evidence where required
Potential risk areas
- Employer not yet accredited or accreditation expiring
- Role falling below the required wage threshold
- Missing qualification evidence or skills assessment
- Previous visa declines or immigration history concerns
Recommended next action
Book a Work Visa Readiness Assessment so we can review your offer and employer before you commit.
A consultation helps you confirm the right pathway and avoid common pitfalls before you invest time and money.
- The information on this website is general in nature and does not constitute personalised immigration advice. Immigration instructions and eligibility requirements may change. An assessment of your individual circumstances is required before advice can be provided.