*includes a document checklist to help you in your applications.
Launch your career in New Zealand with this comprehensive, self-paced online course tailored for work visa applicants. Whether you’re a skilled professional with a job offer, a young traveler seeking a Working Holiday Visa, or a seasonal worker, the New Zealand Work Visa Masterclass guides you through selecting the right visa type, gathering INZ-compliant documents, and submitting a robust online application via your RealMe account. Avoid costly mistakes, ensure compliance, and maximize your approval chances with clear, actionable steps. Start your New Zealand work adventure confidently!
Reminder: Course content is not immigration advice and visa outcomes are based on individual applications.
Important: The course MUST be ‘completed’ within four weeks from the date of purchase.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Identify the most suitable New Zealand work visa category for your circumstances.
- Articulate the requirements and processes for key work visas, including the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) and Green List pathways.
- Compile a comprehensive and compliant set of application documents, including personal, professional, health, and character requirements.
- Identify and avoid common pitfalls and reasons for visa refusal.
- Prepare for arrival and initial settlement in New Zealand.
Work Visa Latest Updates:
1. Global Workforce & Peak Seasonal Visas launched (8 Dec 2025) – Two new seasonal work visa pathways now open: GWSV for experienced workers (up to 3 years, no labour market test, min. 3 seasons experience in past 6 years) and PSV for entry-level roles (up to 7 months, 1 season experience required). Both require no English test; health insurance mandatory if work exceeds 3 months.
2. Police certificates now mandatory at application (from 8 Dec 2025) – AEWV applicants must submit complete, valid police certificates with their visa application. INZ no longer accepts receipts showing you’ve applied for a certificate (except for Fiji, Hong Kong, and Israel). This applies to all AEWV applications including seasonal visas to avoid delays or refusal.
3. SMC points boost for NZ university graduates (effective Aug 2026) – International students completing New Zealand university-level qualifications will receive significantly higher points under the Skilled Migrant Category, making the transition from study to residence more straightforward and supporting the International Education Plan for Growth.
4. NZ work experience reduced from 3 to 2 years (effective Aug 2026) – Maximum New Zealand work experience requirement for most SMC pathways drops from 3 years to 2 years, improving international competitiveness and making residence achievable one year earlier for skilled workers.
5. Wage uplift requirement removed for SMC (from Aug 2026) – Migrants no longer need to show increased wages when applying for residence; instead, simply maintain the median wage rate throughout the required NZ work experience period, removing uncertainty and financial pressure from the residence pathway.
6. Dependent child sponsorship threshold increased (from 10 Mar 2025) – AEWV holders must now earn at least NZ$55,844 annually (updated from NZ$43,322) to sponsor dependent children, with threshold updating annually with median wage adjustments. Existing children with visas before 10 March remain under previous threshold.
Curriculum
- 1 Section
- 13 Lessons
- 4 Weeks
- New Zealand Work Visa MasterclassWelcome! To make the most of this course and prepare your Visa application effectively, follow these steps:
1. Proactively Engage with the Lessons - Read carefully, take notes, and complete the Main Action Points for each lesson.
2. As you progress by clicking 'complete' on each lesson, create and maintain your own notes.
3. Test Your Knowledge - Take the multiple-choice quiz to assess your understanding and identify any areas for review.
4. Refer to the suggested document checklist
5. Stay Proactive & Refer to Official Sources: Be diligent in your preparation, maintain patience, and always cross-reference information with the official Immigration New Zealand website (`www.immigration.govt.nz`) for the most current requirements.
Good luck with your journey!14- 1.1Work Visas – Lesson 1 – Introduction to New Zealand Work Visas: Understanding the Landscape30 Minutes
- 1.2Work Visas – Lesson 2: The Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV)
- 1.3Work Visas – Lesson 3: Navigating the Green List: Fast-Tracking Skilled Workers30 Minutes
- 1.4Work Visas – Lesson 4: Universal Requirements: Health and Character30 Minutes
- 1.5Work Visas – Lesson 5: Document Preparation and Submission: The Devil in the Details30 Minutes
- 1.6Work Visas – Lesson 6: The Application Process in Detail: From Submission to Decision30 Minutes
- 1.7Work Visas – Lesson 7: Common Reasons for Visa Delays and Refusals, and How to Avoid Them30 Minutes
- 1.8Work Visas – Lesson 8: The Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) Resident Visa: Points-Based Pathway to Permanent Living30 Minutes
- 1.9Work Visas – Lesson 9: Other Key Work Visa Categories: Special Purpose, Seasonal, and Partner Visas30 Minutes
- 1.10Work Visas – Lesson 10: After Visa Grant: Preparing for Arrival and Initial Settlement in New Zealand30 Minutes
- 1.11Work Visas – Lesson 11: Visa Extensions and Pathways to Permanent Residence: Planning for Your Future in New Zealand30 Minutes
- 1.12Work Visas – Lesson 12: Maintaining Visa Compliance, Rights as a Worker, and Where to Find Ongoing Support30 Minutes
- 1.13BONUS – Work Visa Checklist
- 1.14New Zealand Work Visa Masterclass Quiz60 Minutes20 Questions
