Jobs in New Zealand with Visa Sponsorship
4 verified visa-sponsoring jobs in New Zealand. Updated daily.
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New Zealand is one of the most accessible English-speaking destinations for skilled migrants. The Green List fast-tracks dozens of occupations — healthcare, engineering, trades, tech — directly to residency. Quality of life consistently ranks in the world's top 10.
Working in New Zealand: key facts
- Average salary: NZ$74,000 / year
- Rent (1-bed, capital): NZ$2,400 / month (Auckland city centre)
- Capital: Wellington
- Currency: NZD
- Cost of living: Moderate to high — Auckland is the most expensive; Wellington, Christchurch, and Dunedin are more affordable.
Latest visa-sponsoring jobs in New Zealand
- Flexible Resourcing Manager (1 Year Contract) — IQVIA, Auckland, North Island · Full-time · Visa sponsorship
- Permanent Position - Nurse Practitioner (Emergency Department) - Launceston, Tasmania - Sponsorship Available! — Skilled Medical UK, New Zealand · Full-time · Visa sponsorship
- Cardiac Cath Lab Nurses - Permanent Role QLD - Sponsorship Available! — Skilled Medical UK, New Zealand · Full-time · Visa sponsorship
- Midwives - Permanent Role - Queensland - Sponsorship Available! — Skilled Medical UK, New Zealand · Part-time · Visa sponsorship
Visa & work-permit options for New Zealand
New Zealand's main route is the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV), for jobs at an approved employer earning above the median wage. The Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa offers points-based permanent residency directly.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Accredited Employer Work Visa?
New Zealand's main employer-sponsored visa. The employer must be accredited by Immigration NZ, the job must be advertised locally first (in most cases), and pay at or above the median wage (NZ$31.61/hour in 2024).
What is the Green List?
A list of high-demand occupations that get fast-tracked immigration treatment. Tier 1 roles (e.g. doctors, engineers, ICT managers) qualify for Straight to Residence; Tier 2 roles get residency after 2 years of work.
Which industries are short-staffed in New Zealand?
Healthcare (nurses, doctors, midwives), construction trades, civil and structural engineering, software development, teaching, and dairy farming.
Is it easy to bring family to New Zealand?
Yes — AEWV holders can bring partners (who get open work rights) and dependent children (who can attend school as domestic students).
How does New Zealand compare to Australia for migrants?
Salaries are lower than Australia, but housing costs (outside Auckland) are comparable, the visa path to residency is faster on the Green List, and quality-of-life scores are higher.
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