The government has 

announced several new updates to the 2024 policy for New Zealand work permit visas. These updates are designed to make it easier and more affordable for international workers to work in New Zealand.

New updates include:

The work permit visa application fee has been reduced. Currently, the application fee for a simple work permit visa is $290. In 2024, this fee will be reduced to $250.
The work permit visa process has been expedited. Currently, it takes about 6 months to process a work permit visa. In 2024, this period will be reduced to 4 months.
Added more job industries for work permit visas. Currently, the number of job industries approved for work permit visas in New Zealand is 160. In 2024, this number will increase to 175.
These new updates are a big gain for 

international workers to work in New Zealand. They will make it easier and more affordable to apply and complete the process to work in .

Below are more details on these updates:

The New Zealand work permit visa application fee reduced

The New Zealand government has announced a reduction in its work permit visa application fee to $250 for 2024. Currently, the application fee for a simple work permit visa is $290. This fee reduction will make it more affordable for international workers to work in New Zealand.

The New Zealand work permit visa process has been expedited

The New Zealand government has announced to speed up their work permit visa process for 2024. Currently, it takes about 6 months to process a work 

permit visa. In 2024, this period will be reduced to 4 months. This expedited process will make it quicker and easier for international workers to work in .

Added more job industries for work permit visas

The New Zealand government has announced the addition of more job industries to their work permit visas for 2024. Currently, the number of 

job industries approved for work permit visas in New Zealand is 160. In 2024, this number will increase to 175. This expanded list will allow more job industries in New Zealand for international workers to apply for work permit 

visas.