WG7 Horticulture and Viticulture Industries Seasonal Work Permit (SWP) Policy - 2006 Pilot (22/12/2005)

1. The purpose of this policy is to allow for the grant of permits for employment of workers to plant, maintain, harvest, and pack crops in the horticulture and viticulture industries, in regions where an absolute shortage of labour in these industries has been identified by the Ministry of Social Development (MSD).
2. Permits will only be granted where there are available places for employment in these industries as determined by INZ in consultation with the MSD. The initial number of identified places available is 4000.
3. Any applications made under this policy for which there are no available places will be declined and the application fee refunded.

Effective 22/12/2005