Children who are currently on a Visitor visa while the resident visa application is in process are now able to work part / full-time
From 1st October 2024, Children who are currently on a Visitor visa while the resident visa application is in process are now able to work part/full time.
To be eligible, the child must:
already have or be eligible to apply for a Child of a Worker Visitor Visa, or Child of a New Zealander Visitor Visa, and
be 18 to 24 years old (inclusive), or 17 years old and have evidence of high school completion.
have made, or are included in, an eligible residence application as a dependent child.
They will be able to work up to:
20 hours per week between 1 February and 30 November
40 hours per week between 1 December and 31 January.
If you need assistance with your Visa application Click Here:
https://www.theregions.co.nz/contact-pc/
You can read the full announcement here:
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/about-us/media-centre/news-notifications/update-on-migrant-school-leaver-work-rights
