New Zealand•Oceania2 weeks
NZ$325 NZD
Varies by filing options
Up to 7 months
Not renewable
Renewal
Not renewable
Family
Dependents allowed
PR Pathway
None
Sponsor
Job offer required
Work
Remote not required
Seasonal work visa for Pacific-nation citizens to fill horticulture and viticulture roles in New Zealand under an accredited Recognised Seasonal Employer.
Established in 2007 by Immigration New Zealand, the RSE Limited Visa lets workers from qualifying Pacific nations fill peak-season labour in horticulture and viticulture. Applicants must be 18 or older, hold a job offer from an accredited Recognised Seasonal Employer, carry full medical insurance, and meet health and character checks. Annual allocation is capped at 20,750 places.
The visa permits up to 7 months work in any 11-month period (9 months for Tuvalu and Kiribati citizens) and cannot be extended. It is employer-tied, with no switching to other visas, no dependents, and no PR pathway. Fees start at NZD 325, and 80% of applications are decided within 2 weeks. Employers must pay at least 30 hours/week at NZ minimum wage and half the return airfare.
This visa is ideal for Pacific-nation citizens aged 18+ seeking lawful, well-paid seasonal horticulture or viticulture work in New Zealand under an accredited employer.
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Micronesia
Fiji
Kiribati
Nauru
Palau
Papua New Guinea
Marshall Islands
Samoa
Solomon Islands
Timor-Leste
Tonga
Tuvalu
VanuatuMust have a valid job offer from an accredited Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE).
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Must be a citizen of a qualifying Pacific nation (or other approved countries under specific schemes).
Must be physically fit for the required horticultural or viticultural work.
Must maintain acceptable medical insurance for the entire duration of the stay.
Must meet health and character requirements.
Must intend to leave New Zealand upon the expiration of the visa.
Valid passport or certificate of identity.
Signed employment agreement from the RSE-accredited employer.
Recent passport-sized photograph.
Evidence of medical insurance.
Chest X-ray and medical certificates (if required).
Police certificates (if required for longer stays or character assessment).
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