Couples do not need to be married in order for a partner to be eligible for a work visa as the partner of a student or work visa holder.
Partners may be issued with a work visa if they provide documentary evidence that demonstrates to an immigration officer that they are living together with the principal applicant partner in a genuine and stable partnership at the time their application is made.
Note: The holder of the student or work visa must have been issued with a visa allowing a stay in New Zealand of more than six months for the partner to be eligible. There are also some exceptions to this rule - for example partners of working holiday visa holders are not eligible.
To find out more, visit Immigration New Zealand
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