Turn your time working in New Zealand into residence and permanent residency (PR). The work-to-residence pathway rewards qualifying time on the job, and your partner adviser plans it from day one.
This is general guidance only and visa rules change often. Always confirm the latest requirements on the official Immigration New Zealand website.
A quick look at what this visa typically asks for. Tick most of these and you're in good shape, and we'll help you sort the rest.
Eligible type
You must hold an eligible work visa, such as the AEWV.
24 months
Work 24 months on a qualifying visa to apply.
1.5x median
Earn at least 1.5 times the median wage for the fast track.
Accredited
Your employer must hold INZ accreditation.
Continuous
Keep continuous employment across the qualifying period.
We guide you through your application in three simple steps, from eligibility check to visa in hand.
What you'll need
How we help
Your partner adviser plans your route to residence from day one of your work visa, so every month you work actually counts toward it. Leaving this until later is how people lose qualifying time they can't get back.
What you'll need
How we help
We track your qualifying period and your wage evidence as you go, flagging any gap in employment before it becomes a problem. Continuity is everything on this pathway.
What you'll need
How we help
Once you've hit the threshold, we assemble your evidence and your partner adviser lodges the application, then manages Immigration NZ through to approval. It's the finish line your work years were always building toward.
Immigration is an investment, but expert advice shouldn't cost you a fortune. Here's the full picture for a residence visa.
Typical residence adviser
For eligible, partner-funded applicants
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“I recommend Jumpstart International for those who want to apply for a student visa. Thankful for your great service in helping me process my application visa.”
“New Zealand was only a dream for us. But the team at Jumpstart was very responsive. They are a start-up company but they're professional, and experts. They guided us and helped us from the time we processed, until we arrived in NZ. Highly recommend. Your money will not be put to waste.”
“Jumpstart International made my student visa process smooth and stress-free. Very professional, reliable, and 100% recommendable!”
“Thank you, Jumpstart International, for helping and guiding us throughout the journey. Yehey! Nandito na kami sa New Zealand. Dati pangarap lang namin ito, pero ngayon nakakapag-practice drive na kami dito. Not just five-stars, a million-stars! Truly a top international agency.”
Immigration rules can feel confusing. Here are the most common questions we get about this visa type.
Most work-to-residence pathways require 24 months on a qualifying visa with continuous employment. We track your qualifying period as you go so you don't lose time you can't get back.
Eligible work visas, such as the Accredited Employer Work Visa with an accredited employer, can count toward residence. Your partner adviser checks your current visa and employer qualify before you rely on the pathway.
Yes. A higher wage, often around 1.5 times the median, can put you on a faster track. Your partner adviser reviews your payslips against the threshold so your wage evidence supports the pathway you're aiming for.
From day one of your work visa. Leaving it late is how people lose qualifying time or break the continuity they need. Your partner adviser maps the route early so every month you work actually counts.
Straight-to-residence (Tier 1 Green List roles) lets you apply for residence almost immediately. Work-to-residence requires you to work in a qualifying role for a set period, often 24 months, before you apply. Your partner adviser tells you which path fits your role and times it so you don't lose qualifying months.
Yes. Work-to-residence grants you a resident visa, and after meeting the conditions you can apply for a Permanent Resident Visa (PR), which lets you live in New Zealand indefinitely with no travel conditions. Your partner adviser maps the full route from work visa through to PR.
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