To be eligible for a Working Holiday visa, applicants must be at least 18 years of age and no more than 30 years of age.
Applicants for Work to Residence visas must be no more than 55 years of age. If you’re 56 years or older, you're not eligible to apply under the Skilled Migrant Category.
For other work visas (for example a General work visa, Partner of a New Zealand citizen or Resident work visa) there is no age restriction.
To find out more, visit Immigration New Zealand
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