Visas & Work Permits

If you are from overseas you will need to obtain a work permit to be employed by us. You may obtain a work permit either by having a Working Holiday Visa or by receiving a Work Permit Sponsorship from The Hermitage.

Working Holiday Visas
For information about Working Holiday Visa's visit the Department of Immigration website

Most international staff will apply having first obtained a Working Holiday Visa. if you have applied, but approval is pending, you may still lodge an application. However, you must send us evidence of acceptance before an interview can be considered.

Sponsorship Visas
For information about Sponsorship Visas visit the Department of Immigration website

For most positions, the availability of sponsorship is dependent on the number of applications we receive from New Zealand and Australian citizens, as per the New Zealand Immigration policy. Sponsorship is currently straight forward to arrange for high demand positions such as Sous Chefs and Chef de Partie. To be eligible for consideration you must have solid experience and all relevant qualifications. The Hermitage may be able to support your application, but the final decision is always made by New Zealand Immigration and therefore, all of their criteria must be met as well.

In all cases, whether it by Working Holiday or Sponsorship Visa, you must supply evidence of your final work permit before you can commence employment. It is recommended that you do this at the time of your application or as soon as practical thereafter. If you have only supplied a copy of your work visa you must also supply evidence of your work permit when this is awarded upon entry to New Zealand. If your work permit has a 3 month limit on employment, you may still apply, however we generally require a 4 to 5 month employment commitment. Finally, make sure your work permit does not expire before the end of your employment contract.