There are a number of different visa programs available in New Zealand. We recommend using the Visa option tool found here. Aupairs work between 30 and 35 hours per week and are paid between 150-180 NZD.
Under the working holiday schemes, young citizens of approved countries may travel to New Zealand for a holiday and undertake employment during their stay.
To be eligible for a work visa and permit under these schemes, applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 30 years, and cannot be accompanied by children. They need to provide evidence of sufficient funds to purchase return travel, and meet the conditions of the particular scheme they are applying under, and apply on the correct Working Holiday Scheme Application Form (see also "Ability to apply in New Zealand" below).
Holders of such permits are not eligible to come to New Zealand for any further working holiday under the scheme, and must not undertake permanent employment unless they apply for and obtain a work permit.
Once in New Zealand holders of such permits may, at any time during the duration of that permit, apply to change their status to that of:
Many of these programs have limited quotas and may be filled a year in advance, so go to the Working Holiday link, and review your country's program rules.
There are currently agreements with:Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Czech, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong (SAR), Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Latvia, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Peru, Poland, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States and Uruguay.
New Zealand Immigration laws - More information
Student visa information: Click here - If you don't intend to study or work, you can stay up to nine months on a visitor visa or permit.
If you are a registered nurse from the Philippines, with a qualification that is equivalent to a New Zealand Bachelor of Nursing or Diploma in Comprehensive Nursing (diploma or hospital based certificate), you can apply for a work visa.
The New Zealand employer must provide an offer of employment for up to three years before you can apply. If you do not have an offer for three years, you can still apply, and extend your visa for the balance of the period as long as you still meet all of the requirements.
More information can be found here.
Work to Residence programs are available for those skilled in occupations on the Long Term Shortage list. This list includes:
Seasonal work in the areas of agriculture, horticulture and viticulture (grape-growing): Click here.