Working in Australia from New Zealand on a Skilled Independent (subclass 189)

Liu got the email at 11pm Beijing time. Visa granted. By morning she’d shortlisted four hospitality groups in Sydney, all of which had hired Mandarin-speaking baristas before.

If you’re in New Zealand and you’ve got — or are about to get — a Skilled Independent (subclass 189), this page tells you exactly what work rights you have, what kind of jobs are open to you in Australia right now, and how to start applying before you fly.

Live Skilled Independent (subclass 189) jobs you can apply for from New Zealand

• Senior Backend Engineer (PHP/Go) — Melbourne, VIC
• DevOps Engineer — Melbourne, VIC
• Civil Engineer — Infrastructure — Brisbane, QLD

FAQ for applicants from New Zealand

• Can I apply from New Zealand? Yes — applicants in New Zealand can lodge for the Skilled Independent (subclass 189) before arriving.
• Where do I see live jobs? The list below pulls only roles open to Skilled Independent (subclass 189) holders.