Do I need a visa to work in Australia from New Zealand?
No permit required
To work in Australia on a New Zealand passport, no permit or visa is required.
| Requirement | No permit needed |
|---|---|
| What you apply for | Special Category visa (subclass 444), granted on arrival |
| Official information | How and where to apply |
New Zealand citizens can work in Australia without sponsorship. The Special Category visa has no fixed end date and lets you stay and work for as long as you remain in Australia, and it is applied for again each time you enter.
Tourist visa requirements for this trip·Work permits in Australia for every passport·Studying in Australia
Data last verified: 2026-07-28
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