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Worker Rights

Know your rights and your employer's responsibilities while working in New Zealand on a work visa. Click the heading, then any topic to go to the official page.

Once you start working in New Zealand on a work visa, your employer has legal responsibilities toward you, and there are rights you should know about. This page explains migrant workers' rights and where to turn if something goes wrong, linking directly to official sources. If someone asks you for money in exchange for a job offer, or promises you a guarantee, check the Guide to Avoiding Scams page.

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