Always download the form from the official Immigration New Zealand link below; versions change. General information, not immigration advice.
The current version
- Current version
- June 2025
- Format
- PDF, 899 KB
- Version checked
- 1 October 2026
Version history
Changes we have observed to this form since tracking began.
- First captured, version June 20253 June 2026
Recorded from Immigration New Zealand's forms page.
Frequently asked questions
INZ 1142 is Immigration New Zealand's form titled “Application to Work in New Zealand for a Recognised Seasonal Employer”.
The current version of INZ 1142 is dated June 2025, as Immigration New Zealand's forms page listed it when this site last checked, on 1 October 2026.
In the form's own words: “This form is only to be used to apply for a limited visa to work for a recognised seasonal employer that has offered you temporary seasonal work in the horticulture or viticulture industries.” Read the whole form and its guidance before completing it.
From Immigration New Zealand. The download link on this page opens the official PDF file (899 KB) on Immigration New Zealand's website. Versions change, so download the form from the official link rather than reusing an old copy.
Filling this in as part of a bigger application? Check the current visa processing times, or get it done professionally by a licensed immigration adviser or immigration lawyer.
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