Jobs with Visa Sponsorship 2025 ($ 15.00 per hour)

For seasoned professionals, particularly in the construction business, New Zealand is regarded as one of the most desirable destinations. Many businesses in New Zealand are offering visa sponsorship alternatives to foreign workers in response to the increased need for construction workers caused by the burgeoning building industry.

Whether you are a general worker or an experienced tradesperson, there are several opportunities in New Zealand’s burgeoning construction industry. This article explains how to apply for construction worker jobs that sponsor visas, the many sorts of jobs available, and what to expect when living and working in New Zealand.

Construction Workers Jobs Available in New Zealand

These are key roles that are now in great demand in the construction industry:

• Plumbers
• Roofers
• Painters
• Welders
• Heavy Equipment Operators
• Construction Managers
• Builders and Carpenters
• Civil Construction Engineers
• Building and Construction Labourers
• Electricians
  
  

  What Are the Fees for New Zealand Work Visas?

  The fees for NZ Work visas are as follows:

  Work visa	Online application fee	Paper application fee
  Accredited Employer Work Visa	NZD $750	N/A
  New Zealand Diplomatic Visa	N/A	NZ $635 —  $775
  Entertainers Work Visa	NZ $735	NZ $740 — $815
  Long Term Skill Shortage List Visa	N/A	NZD $4,240
  Post Study Work Visa	NZD $ 700	NZD $625 — $860
  Recognized Seasonal Employer Limited Visa		NZD $280 — $435
  Specific Purpose Work Visa	NZD $ 735	NZD $620 — $745
  Supplementary Seasonal Employment SSE Work Visa	N/A	NZ $630 — $750
  Talent Accredited Employer Resident Visa	N/A	NZD $4,240
  New Zealand Working Holiday Visa	NZD $455	N/A
  Working Holidaymaker Extension	N/A	NZD $210 — $495
  Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa	NZD $4,890	NZD $4,890

  What Is the Processing Time for a New Zealand Work Visa?

  Below you can find the processing time for each Work NZ visa application:

  Work visa	Processing time
  Accredited Employer Work Visa	51 days
  New Zealand Diplomatic Visa	49 days
  Entertainers Work Visa	16 days
  Long Term Skill Shortage List Visa	5 months
  Post Study Work Visa	34 days
  Recognized Seasonal Employer Limited Visa	9 days
  Specific Purpose Work Visa	within one week
  Supplementary Seasonal Employment SSE Work Visa	a priority
  Talent Accredited Employer Resident Visa	26 months
  New Zealand Working Holiday Visa	36 days
  Working Holidaymaker Extension	36 days
  Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa	Depends

  How Long Can I Stay in New Zealand on a Work Visa?

  The length of your stay in New Zealand depends on the type of Work visa:

  Work visa	Length of stay
  Accredited Employer Work Visa	3 years
  New Zealand Diplomatic Visa	as your employer’s NZ posting
  Entertainers Work Visa	for the time requested to do the work in NZ
  Long Term Skill Shortage List Visa	Permanently
  Post Study Work Visa	3 years
  Recognized Seasonal Employer Limited Visa	7 – 9 months
  Specific Purpose Work Visa	Depends on the purpose
  Supplementary Seasonal Employment SSE Work Visa	6 months
  Talent Accredited Employer Resident Visa	Permanently
  New Zealand Working Holiday Visa	12 months
  Working Holidaymaker Extension	3 months
  Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa	Permanently