New Zealand•OceaniaCare Workforce Work to Residence Visa
At a Glance
Processing Time
42-56 days
Application Fee
4,290 NZD
Stay Duration
Indefinite
Renewable
Varies
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Residence visa for care sector workers employed in eligible roles for 24 months at required wage. Part of sector agreement pathway allowing transition to permanent residency.
Part of New Zealand's sector agreement with the care workforce, this visa provides a pathway to permanent residency for care workers. Eligible roles include disabilities service officers, aged care workers, and nursing support workers.
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Requirements
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Employment history
24 months in care role
Wage evidence
Pay stubs showing required hourly rate
Medical certificate
Health assessment
Police certificate
Good character
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Advantages
- Path to permanent residency
- Faster pathway than general skilled migration
- Support for essential sector
- Can bring family
Considerations
- Requires 24 months specific experience
- Wage threshold must be met
- Limited to designated care roles
- Health checks required
Application Process
Work 24 months
In eligible care role at required wage
Complete application
Care Workforce Work to Residence application
Gather documentation
Employment history, wage evidence, health
Employer verification
Confirm employment details
Health examination
Medical assessment required
Police certificate
Good character certificate
Pay fee
NZD 4,290
Await decision
Usually 6-8 weeks
Application Forms
Care Workforce Work to Residence Application
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