Immigration

At Tairawhiti District Health, we welcome your application; however it is necessary that you are legally permitted to work in New Zealand before commencing employment.

Establishing a pathway and applying for the relevant immigration status to enter and work in New Zealand can be quite strenuous and overwhelming for some.  New Zealand Immigration has excellent resources and can provide information, support and advice on how to ensure to the process goes as smoothly as possible.

Resident applications can take several months to process; therefore a majority of our new overseas recruits apply for work visas/permits. In some cases, you are unable to gain a work permit/visa without securing a job offer and subsequently registration with a professional Council/Board in New Zealand.

The best way to ensure that your application is processed efficiently is to ensure that when you submit your application you have provided all the information requested.  New Zealand Immigration will provide you with checklists for you to follow.  Should information be missing or further information be required, this will delay the processing of your application.

There are a variety of ways that you can apply, depending on how long you want to stay in New Zealand and your circumstances.

For more information regarding immigration criteria and processes please visit Immigration New Zealand.