Specific Purpose Work Visa
🇳🇿 New Zealand visas · Work
What it is
For individuals coming to New Zealand temporarily for a specific work assignment, project, or event requiring specialised expertise. Work is limited to the specified job, employer, and location.
Key facts
- Category
- Work
- Duration
- As needed to complete the specified work
- Processing time
- Up to 3 weeks
- Extendable
- Yes
- Path to permanent residence
- No
- Dependants
- Yes
- How to apply
- Online
- Health insurance
- Not required
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all, so confirm your own case on the official page.
Fees
- Application fee
- NZD 1,455
Key requirements
- Genuine job opportunity for a defined purpose or event
- Relevant qualifications and experience for the role
- Evidence of sufficient funds for living expenses or an acceptable sponsor
- Meet health requirements
- Police certificates if staying 24+ months
- Ability to depart NZ upon visa expiration
- Good character with genuine intentions
Working on this visa
Work only for the specific purpose or event specified on the visa
Facts checked against the official source. Last updated 26 July 2026.