Pitcairn Islander Work Visa

At a glance

Pitcairn Islanders who have applied for residence may be granted a temporary work visa and entry permission for a maximum of 9 months from the date of arrival, provided they submit a current job offer from a New Zealand employer. [WI9] Applicants must meet lodgement, bona fide applicant, and health and character requirements as set out in generic work visa instructions. [WI9]

How to apply

The application must be lodged in the prescribed manner for a temporary work visa, meeting the generic lodgement, bona fide, health, and character requirements referenced in the instructions. [WI9] Evidence of a current New Zealand job offer must be included.

Eligibility criteria

To be granted a Pitcairn Islander work visa, the applicant must:

• be a Pitcairn Islander who has applied for residence [WI9];
• submit a current job offer from a New Zealand employer [WI9];
• meet lodgement requirements [WI9];
• meet the bona fide applicant requirement [WI9];
• meet health and character requirements [WI9].

Interpretation & edge cases

• The work visa is granted for a maximum of 9 months from arrival, bridging the period while a residence application is determined. [WI9]
• There is no provision for extensions beyond 9 months; if residence is not granted within that time, the applicant would need to seek another visa category or depart. [WI9]
• The requirement for a current job offer is absolute; it must be from a New Zealand employer and be current at the time of decision. [WI9]
• Health and character requirements are those set out in generic instructions; INZ may apply standard waivers or exceptions where applicable. [WI9]

Citations

• WI9 — Pitcairn Islanders