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The Government of New Zealand has announced that applications for two new seasonal visa categories will open on 8 December 2025, offering more opportunities for overseas workers during peak employment periods.
The new visa types — the Global Workforce Seasonal Visa (GWSV) and the Peak Seasonal Visa (PSV) — will operate under the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) framework. |
According to the New Zealand Immigration Department, job checks and visa applications for both categories will begin in December 2025. These visas are designed to help accredited employers fill temporary workforce gaps during times of high seasonal demand across key industries.
Global Workforce Seasonal Visa (GWSV)
- ◾ This visa is for skilled seasonal roles and is valid for up to 3 years.
- ◾ Applicants need to have worked in a relevant seasonal role for at least 3 seasons in the past 6 years.
- ◾ There is no Labour Market Test or English language requirement, and visa holders can transition to other visa types.
Roles covered under this visa
- 📎 Agricultural and Horticultural Mobile Plant Operator
- 📎 Agricultural Technician (for example sheep or animal pregnancy scanner)
- 📎 Chairlift Operator
- 📎 Tulip Grower
- 📎 Thoroughbred Yearling Preparer
- 📎 Snow Groomer
- 📎 Mountain or Glacier Guide
- 📎 Outdoor Adventure Instructor
- 📎 Primary Products Inspector
- 📎 Shearer
- 📎 Slaughterer
- 📎 Snow Sports Instructor
- 📎 Snow Maker
- 📎 Snowsport Equipment Technician
- 📎 Whitewater Rafting Guide
- 📎 Wine Maker
- 📎 Winery Senior Cellar Hand
- 📎 Ski Technician and Surfboard Maker
Peak Seasonal Visa (PSV)
- ◾ This visa is for entry-level or lower-skilled seasonal roles and is valid for up to 7 months
- ◾ Applicants need at least 1 season of relevant experience in the past 3 years
- ◾ There is no English language requirement, but employers must engage with or be endorsed by Work and Income.
Roles covered under this visa
- 📎 Mussel or Oyster Farm Worker
- 📎 Calf Rearer
- 📎 Relief Milker
- 📎 Forestry Worker
- 📎 Meat Boner and Slicer
- 📎 Meat Process Worker
- 📎 Seafood Process Worker
- 📎 Winery Cellar Hand
- 📎 Wool Handler
