[hoffenberg]

:wah what are the requirements if i want to go to new zealand on a 3 month holiday but at the same time i want to try and get a work permit so i can stay there longer

[Nienke]

You will need return tickets and enough funds to get through 3 months.
You will need a job offer that's on the skill shortage list or from an accredited employer.

See website: http://www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/stream/work/worktemporarily/requirements/

Requirements for all temporary work visa or permit applicants
There are a number of requirements that all applicants need to meet for a temporary work visa or permit.
To enter New Zealand you must:
be in good health and of good character, and
have a passport that is valid for at least three months past the date you are to leave New Zealand, and
be genuine in wanting to work in New Zealand, and
have the right visa for your visit.

If you are granted a temporary work permit you need to meet certain conditions during your stay:
the work you do must be in line with the conditions specified in your permit
you must keep within New Zealand’s laws
you must only stay in New Zealand for the time allowed by your permit.

If you break any of these conditions we may require you to leave the country immediately.

You can be refused a visa or permit if:
you are a person who is not eligible for a visa or a permit under section 7(1) of the Immigration Act 1987, or
you are in New Zealand unlawfully when you apply or
we believe that you are likely to stay in New Zealand unlawfully or
we believe that you would break the conditions we would apply to the visa or permit granted to you.
Requirements for different policies
As well as meeting the requirements for all applicants, you must meet the requirements of the policy under which you are applying for a temporary work visa or permit.

We issue temporary work visa or permits under several different policies, which have different requirements. Which policy you can apply under depends on your circumstances.

I have a job offer from a New Zealand employer
We have two general work policies for people who have a job offer from a New Zealand employer. Which one you apply under depends on whether your offer of employment is in an occupation that is in demand here. These are listed on our Immediate Skill Shortage List.

My occupation is on the Immediate Skill Shortage List
You may be eligible for a visa and/or permit under our General Work (Immediate Skill Shortage List) Policy. See the requirements.

My occupation is NOT on the Immediate Skill Shortage List
You may be eligible for a visa and/or permit under our General Work (Other) Policy. The employer will need to show that no New Zealand workers are available to do the job. See the requirements.

[hoffenberg]

thanks nienke. that was very helpful info that i needed to know. we have got a sponsor that will allow us to stay by her house.