I've done this in the past. You must have a job offer from a company or organization that is recognized by the government to sponsor foreign workers. They must prove that their job vacancy was offered to New Zealanders and no qualified applicant was available. It's not easy.
NZ has a shortage of qualified IT professionals. The reason is that pay is lower than in most other countries, so they tend to leave NZ to live and work abroad. However, NZ is a wonderful -- if expensive -- place to live (I lived there for two years on a work visa).
If you need help with travel to NZ, visit www.magiccarpettravel.net and call or submit a request. Certified NZ travel specialists.
Good luck!
ⓘ
This content was originally posted on Y! Answers, a Q&A website that shut down in 2021.