Working in New Zealand through legal routes
Indonesians can work in New Zealand on an AEWV from an accredited employer. The working holiday visa is not open to Indonesians. Pay and risks.
Summary
- Indonesia is not one of the countries with a working holiday agreement with New Zealand, so Indonesians cannot get a working holiday visa.
- The Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) needs a full-time job offer of at least 30 hours a week from an accredited employer.
- Immigration New Zealand declines an AEWV if the applicant or their agent offered money to the employer for a job offer.
- New Zealand's adult minimum wage applies per hour from 1 April 2026.
- Under Law 18/2017 Article 30(1), Indonesian migrant workers may not be charged placement costs.
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Which legal work routes exist for New Zealand?
- Routes we cover
- 2
- Routes marked Open
- 1
- Status last checked
| Route | Status | Age | Language tests | Who pays placement costs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) | Open Status as of 7 October 2026 | Not stated | English: Required for skill level 3 to 5 jobs (ANZSCO or NOL) | The applicant, no agency |
| New Zealand working holiday visa | Not open to Indonesians Status as of 7 October 2026 | Not stated | Not stated | No legal placement |
Compare with other routes to work abroad
- Open Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) Open. The job offer must come from an accredited employer with an approved job check for your position.
- Not open to Indonesians New Zealand working holiday visa Not available to Indonesians. Indonesia is not on the list of countries with a working holiday agreement with New Zealand.
Which route fits you?
For Indonesians, the main work route as of 7 October 2026 is the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV), which is linked to an accredited employer. The working holiday route is not available to Indonesian passport holders.
| Route | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) | Open | Full-time job offer from an accredited employer |
| Working holiday visa | Not available to Indonesians | Indonesia is not on the list of agreement countries |
What is the minimum wage in New Zealand?
New Zealand's adult minimum wage applies per hour from 1 April 2026, for employees aged 16 or over who are not starting-out workers or trainees. The figure below is before tax.
| Area or group | Official floor | Approximate rupiah value |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand, adult rate Applies to: Adult hourly minimum wage in New Zealand for employees aged 16 or over who are not starting-out workers or trainees | NZD 23.95 per hour In force from | about IDR 240,150 rate as of 8 October 2026 |
How can you check a New Zealand job offer?
Make sure the employer is accredited and has an approved job check for your position; that employer sends you the link to the AEWV application form. Never pay to get a job offer, because INZ declines AEWVs in that case. If an agency in Indonesia is involved, make sure it is an active P3MI on SISKOP2MI.
Which official channels can you contact?
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Ministry for the Protection of Indonesian Migrant Workers (KP2MI)
Overseas recruitment, illegal agents and migrant-worker protection
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Licensed agency (P3MI) list on SISKOP2MI
Check a licensed migrant-worker placement agency and its status
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Official overseas job orders on SISKOP2MI
Official job orders for migrant workers
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Peduli WNI (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
Help for Indonesian citizens in trouble or danger abroad
+62-812-9007-0027WhatsApp +62-812-9007-0027 peduliwni.kemlu.go.id
Frequently asked questions
Can Indonesians do a working holiday in New Zealand?
No. Immigration New Zealand says working holiday visas are only for countries with an agreement with New Zealand, and Indonesia is not on the list. 'NZ working holiday for Indonesians' offers should be treated as suspicious.
Which language tests do you need to work in New Zealand?
The language tests the legal routes to New Zealand ask for: Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV): English: Required for skill level 3 to 5 jobs (ANZSCO or NOL).
Which visa do you need to work in New Zealand?
The legal routes to New Zealand use these visas or permits: Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV): Accredited Employer Work Visa. Apply only through the destination government's official website or its mission.
What is the minimum wage for working in New Zealand?
The official pay floor for the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) route in New Zealand is NZD 23.95 per hour, in force from 1 April 2026 (Employment New Zealand (MBIE)). This is the legal minimum in New Zealand, not an offered wage.
Who wrote and reviewed this page?
Sources
The facts on this page come from these sources. Dates show when we opened them.
- Accredited Employer Work Visa (Immigration New Zealand) Immigration New Zealand · accessed
- Who can apply for a working holiday visa (Immigration New Zealand) Immigration New Zealand · accessed
- Undang-Undang Nomor 18 Tahun 2017 tentang Pelindungan Pekerja Migran Indonesia Kementerian Hukum RI (peraturan.go.id) · UU 18/2017 · accessed
- SISKOP2MI: Profil Lembaga P3MI, detail dan daftar sanksi administratif KP2MI/BP2MI (SISKOP2MI) · accessed
- Minimum wage rates and types (Employment New Zealand) Employment New Zealand (MBIE) · accessed
How to cite
KarirAman (2026). Working in New Zealand through legal routes. Updated 7 October 2026. https://kariraman.com/en/work-abroad/new-zealand/
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