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New Zealand rolls out dual seasonal visas to ease peak-time labour crunch

New Zealand rolls out dual seasonal visas to ease peak-time labour crunch

Time of India16 hours ago
New Zealand is reshaping the way it manages workforce surges, announcing two new visa categories that will open in December, the Global Workforce Seasonal Visa (GWSV) and the Peak Seasonal Visa (PSV).
Both sit under the Accredited Employer Work Visa framework and are aimed squarely at industries where labour demand soars during environmental or production peaks, from fruit picking to ski slope operations.
Officials say the move is about more than plugging gaps; it's about matching labour supply precisely to seasonal demand without eroding immigration safeguards.
A seasonal solution with guardrails
Both visas will come with lists of eligible roles, but applications won't be rubber-stamped.
Immigration officers will check whether the job on offer genuinely fits within a sector's peak period, a move designed to ensure the visas are not misused to fill year-round positions.
For employers, the change promises faster, more targeted recruitment during crunch times. For workers, from seasoned agricultural technicians to first-time harvest hands, it opens a clear, legal route into short-term work in New Zealand's seasonal economy.
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Global Workforce Seasonal Visa: For experienced hands
The GWSV is built for skilled seasonal workers with a track record. To qualify, applicants must have worked at least three relevant seasons in the past six years and be willing to spend three months of each year outside New Zealand to keep their eligibility.
It's valid for up to three years, with no Labour Market Test, no English language requirement, and the possibility to switch to another visa type if the criteria are met.
The eligible roles read like a cross-section of the country's seasonal heartbeat — snow sports instructors, mountain guides, winemakers, shearers, primary products inspectors, and more.
Peak Seasonal Visa: For entry-level roles
If the GWSV is for seasoned professionals, the PSV is for those starting out. It covers entry-level and lower-skilled roles and lasts up to seven months. Applicants need just one relevant season in the past three years, plus comprehensive health insurance.
Employers hiring under the PSV must be linked to, or endorsed by, Work and Income. Jobs include mussel farming, calf rearing, forestry, seafood processing, and wool handling. After seven months, there's a four-month stand-down before reapplying.
No path to permanence
Holders of either visa can't sponsor partners or dependents and can only change jobs within the same visa category. Interim work rights will be available for those switching from a student or work visa while their application is processed.
Officials are clear: These visas are not a pathway to permanent migration. They are a precision tool to handle seasonal peaks, not a workaround for chronic labour shortages. Immigration officers will scrutinise contracts, production schedules, and industry cycles to ensure the system isn't gamed.
Why it matters
For New Zealand's seasonal industries, labour shortages can hit like a late frost, sudden and damaging. By introducing these two visas, the government is offering a buffer: A regulated way to get the right people in at the right time. For workers, it's a chance to step into a short-term role in one of the world's most dynamic seasonal economies, whether for the snow, the harvest, or the crush in the wineries.
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