Work visas
Working in New Zealand, made clearer.
There is no single "work visa" for New Zealand. There are several, and the right one depends on your job, your employer, your qualifications, your partner and what you want next. Abeona helps you work out which pathway fits, then handles the application so it's done properly the first time.
Which work visa is right for you?
Most people who come to work in New Zealand use one of these routes. Some are stepping stones to residence, some are not, and the difference matters if you are planning to stay.
Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV).
The main route for people with a job offer from a New Zealand employer that Immigration New Zealand has accredited. The employer, the role and you each have to meet conditions, and the length and residence prospects of the visa depend on the job.
Post-study work. If you've completed an eligible New Zealand qualification, you may be able to stay on and work after your studies.
Specific purpose and other short-term work. For defined jobs or projects, seasonal roles, and some specialist or short-term situations.
Working with your partner. If your partner holds a work visa, a student visa, or is a New Zealand citizen or resident, you may be able to work here on the strength of that relationship.
Working holiday. Available to younger people from certain countries for a set period. Simple to apply for, but with limits on how long you can work for one employer and no direct pathway to residence.
Work towards residence. Some jobs, particularly on the Green List and in roles paying above certain wage levels, open a pathway to residence after a period of work. If residence is your goal, it pays to choose the work visa with that in mind from the start.
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Let's talk it through
First work visa, a change of employer or a situation that has become complicated: whichever it is, an hour together is usually enough to see where you stand and what to do next.
You'll get an hour with me, one to one, on WhatsApp or Microsoft Teams. We go through your situation, your options and what would strengthen your position.
Afterwards I send you a written summary of the key points and your next steps, so you have something to refer back to.
Email: audrey@abeona.co.nz
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A short questionnaire first. It takes about ten minutes and means we spend the hour on your situation, not the basics.
One hour, one to one.
Video or voice call, on WhatsApp or Microsoft Teams, at a time that suits you
A written summary afterwards. Your options, the points that matter and the next steps, in plain English.
NZD $150 (+GST where applicable). Paid at booking, which confirms your time.
The right work visa, with the next step already in mind.
You have the job, or you are close to it. Now the paperwork needs to match. I help workers and employers through each stage, from the Job Check to the visa itself, and I make sure the evidence behind the application is solid before it goes in. Along the way I keep an eye on where you want to be in a few years, not just on this visa.
Please note: I do not help with recruitment or finding a job. Securing a job offer is your own responsibility, and I am not able to respond to messages asking for employment. My advice starts once you have an offer, or once an employer has a role to fill.