{"id":53634,"date":"2024-08-29T10:31:09","date_gmt":"2024-08-29T00:31:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/absoluteimmigration.com\/nz\/?p=53634"},"modified":"2024-08-29T10:31:10","modified_gmt":"2024-08-29T00:31:10","slug":"new-temp-visa-seasonal-worker","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/absoluteimmigration.com\/nz\/news\/new-temp-visa-seasonal-worker\/","title":{"rendered":"New temporary visa option for seasonal workers in New Zealand"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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New Zealand introduces a temporary visa for seasonal workers, offering a streamlined process for employers during peak periods without needing a Job Check.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

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The New Zealand government has introduced a <\/span>temporary Specific Purpose Work Visa (SPWV)<\/span><\/b> subcategory to help employers hire seasonal workers during critical peak periods. This streamlined visa option applies to roles directly impacted by weather conditions, such as harvesting, ski instructing, and tree planting, allowing for a more efficient hiring process during these seasonal demands.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

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This SPWV subcategory allows employers to hire workers for a maximum period of <\/span>9 months<\/span><\/b>, with jobs required to start on or before 31 May 2025. However, roles related to horticulture, viticulture, and fishing crew work are excluded, as they are covered by other visa categories.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

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To hire under this visa, employers must:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>