New Zealand rolls out dual seasonal visas to ease peak-time labour crunch

New Zealand will introduce the Global Workforce Seasonal Visa and Peak Seasonal Visa from December 2025 to address peak-period labour shortages in agriculture, tourism, food processing, and other seasonal sectors. Aimed at both skilled and entry-level workers, the visas offer short-term employment opportunities while enforcing strict safeguards to prevent misuse and protect permanent job markets.