Migrant workers who want to help with the recovery efforts from the extreme weather events in the North Island can apply for a Specific Purpose Work visa. The visa is valid for up to six months. Employers must confirm that the role supports the North Island response to the extreme weather events. The $700 application fee will be refunded for successful applicants.
To apply:
The employer finds migrant workers who meet the requirements to assist with the recovery.
The employer downloads and completes the Recovery Visa – Employer Supplementary form and provides this to the migrant worker.
The migrant worker completes a Specific Purpose Work visa application, uploads/attaches the Recovery Visa – Employer Supplementary Form and specifies length of stay in New Zealand as 6 months or less.
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) processes the application and provides the applicant with a decision.
INZ aims to process applications for the Recovery Visa within a week and many will be decided even quicker.
Detailed information about the visa and how to apply is on the INZ website.
Here are some additional details about the Recovery Visa:
The visa is available to migrant workers who have the skills and experience to help with the recovery efforts.
The visa is not available to migrant workers who are already in New Zealand on a different visa.
The visa is not available to migrant workers who are ineligible to work in New Zealand.
If you are a migrant worker who is interested in applying for the Recovery Visa, please do not hestiate to contact us for more information.
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