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Australia → New Zealand: Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV)

Whether you need a visa at all, according to official sources.

Checked by our automated verification on 20 Oct 2026: every source on this page resolves and the data is structurally complete. This does not confirm a person re-read the source text for accuracy.

You likely don't need this permit

Australian citizens don't need to apply for a work visa to work in New Zealand at all. They can usually live, work, and study in New Zealand without applying for a visa before travelling, and are normally granted an Australian Resident Visa on arrival, which already covers work.

Source: Immigration New Zealand, Australian citizens and permanent residents travelling to New Zealand

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