Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV): This visa allows skilled workers with a job offer from a New Zealand employer accredited by Immigration New Zealand to work in the country for up to five years. Applicants must have a full-time job offer (minimum of 30 hours per week) and meet health and character requirements. ​

Essential Skills Work Visa: Note: This visa category closed to new applications on 4 July 2022. Existing visa holders can continue to work under the conditions of their visa until it expires.