Is part-time work allowed with a WTR visa?

[legalimmigrant]

Hi everybody, I have been in NZ only 3 weeks, with a WTR visa as an engineer. I have been asked by my landlady, a pastry chef, if I could do some part-time shifts as a waiter, in the catering company she works for, once she heard that I have quite a long experience in catering.
I think that some time ago I read in previous posts that I could do it, but I just want to double-check.
Any information will be greatly appreciated.
Cheers!

[Otaku]

You might have to check two things here-

1. Existing Employment contract allowing other 'gainful' employment (part-time or otherwise)

2. WTR Visa conditions- If it is 'Accredited Employer', you are tied to that particular employer and cannot work anywhere else. If other category, check point 1.

[JandM]

Maybe also check with INZ. It's possible you might be able to vary your conditions.

[legalimmigrant]

Hi guys, I owe so much to this forum, that I feel I have to give something back...I hope it can be interesting for someone else.
I called INZ and they told me that I have to ask for a letter to my full-time (and "sponsor") employer in which he states that he has no objections if I work part-time for another company, then I need a letter from the other (part-time) employer which says as well that he has no objections that I have another job. Both letters must be submitted to the INZ, to apply, as JandM rightly suggested, for a "variation of conditions".
Cheers!

[JandM]

Thanks very much for the update - this may very well help someone else.