Work to residence Visa NZ are a type of visa that allows foreigners to live and work in New Zealand with their partners. To qualify for a partner visa, your relationship must be legitimate and formalized through marriage, a civil union, or another form of legal partnership. Once you have been approved for a partner visa, you will need to apply for an entry visa at the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT). The entry visa will allow you to travel to New Zealand and commence your stay. A Work to residence Visa NZ is a visa that allows you to work in New Zealand. To get a Work Visa, you must: 1) have a valid visa from your home country, 2) have a job offer from a New Zealand company, and 3) have the money to pay for your visa and start working.