[MotherBear]

I take it you mean 'How long does it take for a WP to come through?' It all depends. I've heard of some people who have got one very quickly but others have had to wait weeks. If the particular branch of INZ you are dealing with is very busy it can take some time. If you are in NZ when you apply sometimes it pays to take your application in yourself and ask them how long before it is processed. If they can't do it while your are there (which occasionally can happen) they should at least give you some idea of how long it might take. I believe it may be quicker if your job skills are on the Long Term Skills Shortage List as they want to put you to work as soon as possible.