Work visa pathways for New Zealand
Accredited Employer Work Visa
Employer-driven work visa, three streams.
Green List Residence
Straight-to-residence pathway for shortage occupations.
What Movework catches on New Zealand jobs
Sponsorship signal
Detects whether a New Zealand JD mentions visa sponsorship, will-not-sponsor, or stays silent.
Remote restriction
Flags JDs that limit work to New Zealander residents or specific timezones.
Experience gap
Surfaces YoE requirements vs your profile, so you don't waste applications.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I find sponsorship-friendly jobs in New Zealand?
- Paste any New Zealand job description into Movework. We detect sponsorship language, New Zealand-specific visa cues, and remote-work restrictions automatically.
- Which visa do I need to work in New Zealand?
- New Zealand offers 2 main pathways for international hires: Accredited Employer Work Visa, Green List Residence. Movework matches each job to the right pathway.
- Is New Zealand good for remote workers?
- Yes — New Zealand broadly supports remote work for international hires, including via digital nomad and distributed-team-friendly visas.