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The New Zealand Care Workforce Work-to-Residence Visa is a new visa program that provides eligible care workers with the chance to permanently live, work, and study in New Zealand.
Nairametrics learns that this new visa opportunity permits eligible care workers to establish permanent residence in New Zealand and offers the option to include their partner and dependent children under the age of 24 in the application.
To qualify for this visa, you must either be employed by an accredited care employer or have a job offer from one.
Here are some basic requirements of this visa program:
- Age Requirement: Applicants must be 55 years of age or younger at the time of applying.
- Employment: You must be currently employed by an accredited employer in New Zealand or have a valid job offer from one. Your employment must be full-time, either permanent or fixed-term for a minimum of 12 months.
- Work Experience: Applicants should have a minimum of 24 months of work experience in New Zealand within a care workforce role. During this period, you should have earned at least the level 4 support workers’ minimum wage or more.
- Include Family Members: If your partner or dependent children have visas for studying, working, or visiting New Zealand based on their relationship with you, it is possible to include them in your visa application.
Cost
The cost of the Care Workforce Work to Residence Visa varies depending on your circumstances. However, the base fee is NZD 4,290.
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Besides the eligibility criteria and cost, there are other factors you should consider when applying for this visa:
- Visa Benefits: This visa not only lets you live and work in New Zealand but also opens up opportunities for further education, fostering personal and professional growth.
- Including Loved Ones: You can include your partner and dependent children in your application.
- Accredited Employers: To be eligible for this visa, it’s essential to secure a job with an accredited employer or have a job offer from one.
- Career in Care: If you’re passionate about caregiving, New Zealand’s care sector offers a fulfilling career. The 24-month work experience requirement ensures applicants have a strong background in this field.
How to Apply
To apply for the Care Workforce Work to Residence Visa, you must first create an Immigration New Zealand (INZ) account. Once you have created an account, you can log in and start your application.
You will need to provide a number of documents to support your application, including:
- A copy of your passport
- A copy of your job offer or employment contract
- Evidence of your work experience in New Zealand
- Evidence of your salary
- A medical certificate
- A police clearance certificate
Processing Times
INZ strives to complete the processing of Care Workforce Work to Residence Visa applications in approximately 10 working days.
It’s essential to remember that this is an estimate, and the actual processing time may vary, mainly depending on the complexity of your application.
What of those looking for jobs from Nigeria
How can get job in new Zealand I had longer year working experience in Nigeria and United Arab Emirates which I work for more than 6 years before I return back to Nigeria
Hello Ngozi,
Thank you for your information, please I run a travel company and wouldn’t mind collaborating with you in terms of travel information.
Is there no option for those with work experience outside New Zealand? How do you get NZ work experience if you have never had a visa to work there and you cannot have a visa to work if you do not have a work experience? Does it make sense?
Ahh I’m sorry but you didn’t read the information well. It’s called a work-to-residence visa. You’ll first go to NZ to work with a work visa and after you’ve gained two years of experience you can apply for the residence visa….
Meaning without you having a work history in NZ, you can’t apply
I wish to travel out of Nigeria. I will be glad if I could get a Sponsorship Visa to New Zealand, United Kingdom, Canada Australia or USA.
How can I get job in New Zealand am interested I need work permit visa
I need work permit visa.
Pls how do I get the NZ work experience
I am interest for newzeland
I am working in logistics company since 2010 as an operation manager, I will be thankful to get the opportunity to work in new Zealand.
I need work visa how can you help…
I need work please kindly help
Where is the link for job applying also category of all jobs
Thanks for sharing this information. I like to have more insight & also to be of help..
I’m glad to read about NEW ZEALAND cearforce work permeant resident visa. I wish to visit and join the New Zealand careforce.
My name is Muhammad IQBAL I’m 42 years old from Pakistan I need new Zealand work visa..how I can get visa can you guide me pls
I’m very interested in this offer. I’m trained caregiver with loads of practical experience. I’m in Nigeria and would love to work in NZ, help me get employee I’m ready to give my best. Thank you Ngozi