Additional Requirements for Filipinos travelling from the Philippines to New Zealand

Additional Requirements for Filipinos travelling from the Philippines to New Zealand

Filipino workers coming to work in New Zealand directly from the Philippines must obtain an Overseas Employment Certificate.

29 Sep 2025 • Ivy Obillo-Rodriguez
New residence options to bolster workforce

New residence options to bolster workforce

SMC changes announced to help employers attract and retain the skilled workers they need for their businesses to grow.

23 Sep 2025 • Hon Nicola Willis, Minister for Economic Growth; Hon Erica Stanford, Minister for Immigration
Our Changing, and Challenging, Immigration Landscape

Our Changing, and Challenging, Immigration Landscape

NZ’s immigration settings are evolving rapidly, and the implications are both promising and problematic.

03 Sep 2025 • Richard Howard
Straight to Residence Pathway for Engineers

Straight to Residence Pathway for Engineers

If you hold an engineering degree and a job offer in NZ for an engineering role, Straight to Residence visa could be an option.

01 Sep 2025 • John Henderson
New Business Investor Visa to support growth

New Business Investor Visa to support growth

Government introduces The Business Investor Visa, replacing the Entrepreneur Work Visa.

27 Aug 2025 • Hon Erica Stanford, Minister for Immigration
New Pathway to NZ Residence for Skilled Trades

New Pathway to NZ Residence for Skilled Trades

If you’re a skilled tradesperson working in NZ, you may now be eligible to apply for Residence!

18 Aug 2025 • Ivy Lou Obillo-Rodriguez
Two New Seasonal Visa Options Announced by Immigration New Zealand

Two New Seasonal Visa Options Announced by Immigration New Zealand

The two new visa pathways are intended to help accredited employers meet workforce demands during seasonal peaks.

15 Aug 2025 • Ivy Lou Obillo-Rodriguez
Two new seasonal work visas to grow economy

Two new seasonal work visas to grow economy

The Government is introducing 2 new visa options under the Accredited Employer Work Visa framework: Global Workforce Seasonal Visa and Peak Seasonal Visa.

10 Aug 2025 • Hon Erica Stanford, Minister for Immigration
Making NZ top destination for international students

Making NZ top destination for international students

The Government’s going for growth in international education, releasing its plan to double the sector’s economic contribution.

14 Jul 2025 • Hon Erica Stanford, Minister for Immigration
The importance of immigration to New Zealand

The importance of immigration to New Zealand

Positive net migration remains very important for New Zealand’s future well-being.

01 Jul 2025 • Richard Howard
Updated List of Qualifications Exempt from Assessment

Updated List of Qualifications Exempt from Assessment

An updated LQEA is used for qualifications assessments under some employment-based residence and work visa applications.

24 Jun 2025 • Mayank Goel
Skilled trades on fast tracked to residence

Skilled trades on fast tracked to residence

The Government is adding ten skilled trades to the Green List Work to Residence pathway from 18 August 2025.

13 Jun 2025 • Hon Erica Stanford, Minister for Immigration; Hon Chris Penk, Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing