Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) Visa

Seasonal work opportunities in New Zealand’s horticulture and viticulture sectors.

The RSE Scheme allows approved New Zealand employers to recruit workers from eligible Pacific nations for short-term seasonal work when local labour is unavailable

Are you an RSE employer or employee needing assistance with your RSE Visa?

Our licensed advisers can assist with your RSE status application, Agreement to Recruit (ATR) application, and RSE visa application and documentation to ensure a smooth, compliant process.

    • Up to 7 months in any 11-month period

    • Tuvalu and Kiribati citizens may stay up to 9 months

  • Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu

  • Planting, maintaining, harvesting, and packing fruit, vegetables, and wine grapes

    1. Secure a Job Offer from an accredited RSE employer

    2. Arrange Medical Insurance for your full stay

    3. Apply for an RSE Limited Visa with all required documents

    • Multi-entry visas now available

    • HIV screening removed from visa requirements

    • Accommodation cost cap increased by up to NZD $15/week

    • Pay tax on earnings (deducted by employer)

    • Maintain valid insurance throughout your stay

    • Comply with visa conditions (including employer and duration)

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