Eligibility:A person who holds a work visa that either:
entitles them to remain in New Zealand for two years or more (work visas start on the person’s first day in New Zealand) OR
entitles them to remain in New Zealand for a period of time which, together with the time that person has already been lawfully in New Zealand immediately prior to obtaining the visa, equals or exceeds two years
is eligible for publicly funded health and disability services. Criteria: B5, Health and Disability Services Eligibility Direction 2011. Proof of eligibility:You will need to show your health service provider your valid passport endorsed (stamped) with a current work visa (or work permit), that:
entitles you to remain in New Zealand for a period that equals or exceeds two years (work visas start on the person’s first day in New Zealand) OR
entitles you to remain in New Zealand for a specified period of time which, together with the period of time you have already been lawfully in New Zealand (ie. on other visas/permits), allows for a total continuous stay of at least two years.
Note: Time spent lawfully in New Zealand immediately prior to the current work visa/permit counts towards the two years (ie. on a visitor or student visa/permit or another work visa/permit).