Immigration New Zealand (INZ) is inviting former refugees and their families to take part in the first-ever Refugee Survey online now until 10 December 2025.

This survey will help the government better understand the experiences of people who have resettled in New Zealand through the refugee programme. While we already collect data on employment and qualifications, we do not have information that reflects the lived experiences of former refugees. This survey will help change that.

The survey is open to former refugees and their family members aged 16 and older who have settled in New Zealand within the last five years.

This includes:

• People who arrived under the Refugee Quota
• Refugee Family Support Category
• Community Organisation Refugee Sponsorship
• Afghan evacuees and interpreters, and
• Convention Refugees approved in the last five years.

It focuses on three key areas: education, employment, and participation in New Zealand life. The survey is online, available in 13 languages, and completely anonymous. Participation is voluntary, and responses will not affect visa status, access to support, or any current or future visa applications.

Complete the survey online here, and share it with your friends and whānau who settled here through the refugee programme.