Global Workforce Seasonal Visas & Peak Seasonal Visas
Filling eligible roles, not required year-round, for Accredited Employers from 8 December 2025
Employers must:
- hold Accredited Employer status with the appropriate Job Token
- for designated roles
Employees have:
- Three seasons of work experience for the Global Workforce Seasonal Visa and one season for Peak Seasonal Visa.
- Be out of New Zealand each eligible year for three months for Global Workforce Seasonal Visas and four months before applying for another Peak Seasonal Visas.
Global Workforce Seasonal Visa (GWSV) allows holders to work for 3 seasons in the following specialist roles:
- Agricultural and Horticultural Mobile Plant Operator
- Agricultural Technician (for example sheep or animal pregnancy scanner)
- Chairlift Operator
- Tulip Grower
- Thoroughbred Yearling Preparer
- Snow Groomer
- Mountain or Glacier Guide
- Outdoor Adventure Instructor
- Primary Products Inspector
- Shearer
- Slaughterer
- Snow Sports Instructor
- Snow Maker
- Snowsport Equipment Technician
- Whitewater Rafting Guide
- Wine Maker
- Winery Senior Cellar Hand
Peak Seasonal Visa (PSV) allows holders to work for one season in the following entry level roles:
- Mussel or Oyster Farm Worker
- Calf Rearer
- Relief Milker
- Forestry Worker
- Meat Boner and Slicer
- Meat Process Worker
- Seafood Process Worker
- Winery Cellar Hand
- Wool Handler
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