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The step is aimed at providing temporary relief to specific industries to overcome labour shortage, The New Zealand Government has introduced a new subcategory of specific purpose work visas for industries that experience seasonal peaks.
According to Immigration New Zealand’s official website, the new sub-category visa is “an interim, time-limited, streamlined pathway, and is more aligned with a period of seasonal work.”
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To be eligible, Immigration New Zealand says seasonal work, such as harvesting, ski training, or tree planting, must have a direct impact on changes in the weather.
Additionally, the work must commence on or before May 31, 2025 and must not last more than 9 months.
It is noteworthy that work related to horticulture, viticulture and fishing which come under other visas are excluded from this.
If interested to apply, migrant workers must send their applications on or before March 31, 2025.
Employers, on the other hand, must obtain employer accreditation and pay at least NZD$29.66 per hour for a minimum of 30 hours per week.
Additionally, employers must advertise the position in advance and provide proof of this for the migrant to include in the application.
Meanwhile, Immigration New Zealand said it was also considering the need for a long-term visa option for seasonal workers as part of an ongoing review of the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV).
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What is a Specific Purpose Work Visa?
The specific purpose work visa allows a person to come to New Zealand for a specific purpose or event. However, the applicant cannot include their partner or dependent children in the visa application. They will have to apply for another visa based on the relationship.
Details can be found here Here,
How long can an applicant stay in New Zealand on a Specific Purpose Work Visa?
According to Immigrant New Zealand, the length of an applicant’s stay depends on the specific purpose or event. An applicant generally cannot apply for a second specific purpose work visa when he or she has already been approved for one.
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