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New Zealand Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) Limited Visa – Seasonal Fruit & Grape Work

Short-term seasonal work in New Zealand's fruit, vegetable and grape-growing industries for up to 7 months in any 11-month period (Tuvalu and Kiribati residents can stay 2 months longer). 20,750 visas a year. Find employers on Immigration New Zealand's official Recognised Seasonal Employers list; you cannot bring your partner or children on this visa.

Who can apply

Only for: Citizens of 13 eligible Pacific nations (Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu). Other nationalities only in exceptional cases agreed with Immigration New Zealand. You must be 18 or older and have a job offer from a Recognised Seasonal Employer before you apply.

Type
Legal work route
Organisation
Immigration New Zealand – Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
Location
New Zealand
Field
Horticulture, Viticulture, Agriculture
Level
All levels
Deadline
Rolling (apply any time)
Pay or funding
Paid seasonal work. Visa from NZD $325; full medical insurance required for your stay.
Visa sponsorship
No, according to the official page
Local language
Not required

Apply on the official site (opens in a new tab) → Check eligibility & prepare my CV

You'll go to immigration.govt.nz. Applications confirmed open on the official page: 28 October 2026. Official link working: 8 November 2026. Always confirm the deadline and requirements on the official page before you apply.

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