W2.20 Policy on duration of work permits for ... (26/07/1999)

Policy on duration of work permits for applications based on offers of employment and unavailability of New Zealand worker

1. If an applicant meets the requirements for applications based on offers of employment and unavailability of New Zealand workers (see W2.10), then unless there are any special directions to the contrary, a work permit may be granted for the period for which employment is offered, up to a maximum of 3 years.
2. Further work permits may be granted for the period for which further employment is offered, up to a maximum of 3 years each time, if for each period of employment the applicant meets the requirements for applications based on offers of employment and unavailability of New Zealand workers (see W2.10), which include a further labour market test.

Effective 26/07/1999