Working in NZ

Eligibility - Who can work

New Zealand/Australian Citizens - Citizens of New Zealand and Australia are allowed to work anywhere and for any employer within New Zealand

NZ Permanent Residents - Permanent Residents of New Zealand are allowed to work anywhere in New Zealand for any employer. NZ Work Permit/Work Visa holders - Please note that the work permit/visa will require you to meet the conditions as endorsed on the visa by the New Zealand Immigration Service.

Variation of Condition (VOC) - This is a change of your New Zealand visitor permit or any other visa status so that you will be allowed to work. You will need to apply for this when in New Zealand. Our HR team is trained to assist you with the application. There is a small New Zealand Immigration Services cost which you need to pay. So if you are coming to New Zealand or you are already in New Zealand as a visitor and you happen to be here in Western Bay of Plenty in the period when a labour shortage has been declared, we are happy to support you with this process.

International Students - If the condition on your student visa allows you to work for certain number of hours within a week or during your holiday break, we might be able to arrange a job for you only for the number of hours as permitted by the New Zealand Immigration Services.

Working Holiday Visa holders - The Working Holiday Scheme offers an opportunity for young people between 18 and 30 years of age to experience life in New Zealand on a working holiday. This scheme covers an agreement between New Zealand and a few countries. It will allow you to work for EastPack for the entire fruit season. For some people there will be the opportunity to extend this period even further. You will need to apply while still in your own country.

For more information on the Working Holiday Scheme and to check if you are from one of the eligible countries, please click - Eligible Countries for Working Holiday Visa

Click here for Immigration New Zealand website