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INZ Operational Manual Temporary entry
E11 EXCHANGE SCHEME
E11.1 Objectives
The objectives of New Zealand's exchange scheme instructions are:
a. to foster international goodwill and cultural understanding; and
b. to provide opportunities for New Zealanders to gain experience from different cultural,
educational and vocational perspectives through reciprocal agreements.
E11.5 Classes of exchange scheme
There are two classes of exchange schemes:
Effective 29/11/2010
a. Approved exchange schemes: INZ formally approves the terms and conditions of these
schemes (E11.10 and E11.45).
b. Government-to-government exchange agreements: formal agreements signed by New
Zealand and other countries.
E11.10 Approved work exchange schemes
Effective 29/11/2010
a. Approved work exchange schemes allow participants to undertake employment for gain or
reward during all or part of their stay.
b. There are up to 1000 places annually for participants in approved work exchange
schemes.
c. Approved work exchange schemes must operate under the auspices of responsible
organisations that have satisfied INZ that appropriate arrangements have been made for
the accommodation, maintenance and welfare of the exchange participants and any
accompanying dependants.
E11.15 Requirements for approved work exchange schemes
E11.15.1 Reciprocity
a. Exchanges must be reciprocal in terms of both:
Effective 29/11/2010
i the number of foreign and New Zealand exchange participants each year; and
ii the granting of permission for New Zealand participants to visit other countries for
equivalent periods, under similar terms and conditions.
b. Normally, the total number of incoming exchange participants in any 24-month period is
approximately equal to the number of outgoing New Zealand participants.
Note: INZ may approve a longer period than 24 months if particular organisers make a
satisfactory case.