Difference between work permit and work to residence visa

[hopers7]

Hi All,

I'm just looking at our visa options and was wondering if anyone could tell me the difference between the work permit and the work to residence visa. I have a job offer which the occupation is on the LTSS list.

It's more the differences in processes, whether one is quicker than the other etc.

thanks!

[jawnbc]

Both are done rather quickly. If you hope to settle in NZ longer-term and perhaps go for citizenship eventually, I suggest work-to-residence.

[Dani6]

The difference is that one hold out the hope and stability of permanent residence, the other may not be renewed when it expires.

[hopers7]

Great thanks, work to residence sounds more for us!