Outdoor Adventure Guide Pilot
After representations from members late last year, TIA approached Immigration New Zealand (INZ) with concerns about the difficulty of some employers meeting the requirement for 30 hours of work per week in occupations that are highly weather dependent, particularly in the case of skilled outdoor adventure guides on temporary work permits.   
In response, the Minister of Immigration has agreed to waive the 30 hour per week requirement for these workers. However, because this represents a departure from normal immigration requirements, the waiver is being run as a pilot so the outcomes can be evaluated at the end and an informed decision can be made whether or not to amend immigration policy.  The pilot ends in September 2013. 
Please Click here to view the Q&A for further information on the pilot.  

 

In July 2009 New Zealand's tourism and hospitality sectors reached agreement with Immigration New Zealand and Work and Income on a more streamlined application process for holders of temporary work permits. Read the media release about this agreement.

The process sets out a step-by-step guide that begins three months before the applicant's permit expires. Click on the document below for more details.

Work Permit Step-by-Step Guide Adobe Acrobat Document: 85.4 KB, 12 seconds @ 56kbps Work Permit Step-by-Step Guide

 
Part of the process involves working with Work and Income to ensure priority is given to suitably qualified and experienced New Zealanders. Click on the document below for more details.

Labour Market Test Process Adobe Acrobat Document: 19.9 KB, 3 seconds @ 56kbps Labour Market Test Process

 
Click on the link below for a copy of the work permit application form.

Work Permit Application Form Adobe Acrobat Document: 144 KB, 21 seconds @ 56kbps Work Permit Application Form

Click on the link below for Immigration New Zealand regional contacts in your area.

Immigration New Zealand Contacts Adobe Acrobat Document: 41.1 KB, 6 seconds @ 56kbps Immigration New Zealand Contacts

Click on the link below for Work and Income regional contacts in your area.

Work and Income Contacts Adobe Acrobat Document: 71.6 KB, 10 seconds @ 56kbps Work and Income Contacts

Click on the headlines below for related website links:

• ANZSCO  
• Long Term and Immediate Skill Shortage lists
• Immigration Factsheets
• Work and Income homepage
• INZ homepage