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UK → New Zealand

Moving from the UK to New Zealand: Work and Residence Options

New Zealand has employer-based work visas and Green List residence pathways for roles in demand. Your eligibility depends on your job, qualifications and registration.

Accredited employers

Most work visas need an accredited employer and job check.

Green List

Listed roles may offer a faster route to residence.

Nursing Council

Nurses need registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand.

Licensed advisers

Advice on NZ immigration must come from a licensed adviser or lawyer.

Work first, then residence

Most people moving from the UK start with an Accredited Employer Work Visa. Some roles on New Zealand's Green List can lead to residence directly or after a period of work, if you meet the qualification, registration and pay requirements.

Healthcare workers

UK-registered nurses and many allied health professionals need New Zealand registration before working. Several healthcare roles have appeared on the Green List — check the current list with Immigration New Zealand.

Protect yourself from visa and job fraud

A job offer or offer letter does not extend your visa by itself. You still need a genuine employer, a real role and a successful application through the official government process.

  • Never pay anyone to "buy" a job offer, sponsorship certificate or visa
  • Check the employer on the official register or company registry of that country
  • Be wary of offers with no interview, no contract, or pressure to pay quickly
  • Never submit false, altered or backdated documents — refusals and bans can follow

How Siddhivinayak Overseas helps

We check your profile against the route, explain what the official rules require, and help you prepare a complete, accurate application. We also introduce suitable candidates to employers registered in the destination country that are recruiting for genuine roles.

The employer interviews you and decides whether to hire you, and the government decides your visa. Where the destination country requires immigration advice to come from a registered or authorised professional, that advice is given by our partner lawyers.

  • Eligibility check against current official rules
  • Introductions to registered employers with genuine vacancies — you are never charged for a job offer
  • CV, document checklist and application preparation
  • Interview preparation for employer and visa stages
  • Written, itemised fees before you pay anything

Eligibility snapshot

  • Job offer from an accredited employer, or a Green List role
  • Required qualifications and occupational registration
  • Health and character requirements

Documents checklist

  • Passport and UK residence documents
  • Qualifications and registration evidence
  • Employment agreement
  • Police certificates and medical certificates

How we help you

  1. Step 1

    Eligibility check

    We review your current visa, qualifications, experience and English.

  2. Step 2

    Plan

    Suitable routes, official requirements, realistic timelines and costs.

  3. Step 3

    Employer stage

    Applications and interviews with registered employers, where the route needs one.

  4. Step 4

    Application

    Complete documents, submitted through the official process.

Frequently asked questions

More openings in other countries

Besides our urgent vacancies, we also receive regular job openings for work visas in many other countries. Tell us the country and job you are interested in and our team will share the openings currently available for your profile.

Important information

Siddhivinayak Overseas provides information, counselling and application-preparation support for applicants exploring lawful study, work and migration pathways.

Ready to start your overseas journey?

Book a free consultation with our Surat counsellors. We will assess your profile and map the right study or work visa pathway.