24 February 2023
Migrants who are already in New Zealand and need to change their job role and location can do so for up to two months without breaking their visa conditions. However, they must stay with the same employer. Migrants who want to move to a new employer will still need to apply for a Job Change or Variation of Conditions.
This temporary change to the visa conditions was put in place to help migrants who have been affected by the recent extreme weather events in New Zealand. The change allows migrants to temporarily change their job role and location without having to worry about breaching their visa conditions.
If you are a migrant who needs to change your job role and location, you should contact your employer to discuss your options. Your employer may be able to help you find a new job role and location that is within the scope of your visa conditions.
If you are unable to find a new job role and location with your current employer, you may need to apply for a Job Change or Variation of Conditions.