Guidelines for employing cultural sector workers from overseas Introduction The New Zealand Immigration Service (NZIS) operates a Work Visa and Permit policy. Within this policy there are three streams. The stream most relevant to the cultural sector in New Zealand is the Skilled Stream - work to residence policy.

Guidelines for employing cultural sector workers from overseas Introduction The New Zealand Immigration Service (NZIS) operates a Work Visa and Permit policy. Within this policy there are three streams. The stream most relevant to the cultural sector in New Zealand is the Skilled Stream - work to residence policy. Successful applicants under this policy will be issued with a multiple work visa allowing the grant of a permit for 30 months. Within the Skilled Stream policy, three of the four options are relevant to the sector. They are: Talent policy - employment with accredited employers Talent policy - for people with exceptional talent in a field of art, culture or sport Priority Occupations List policy - employment in an occupation on the Priority Occupation List. The following guidelines focus on the role of the employer in facilitating employment for people with the skills they require. They are a summary of information available from the New Zealand Immigration Service (NZIS) website. Guidelines for employing cultural sector workers