How can I change my working and holiday visa to just a work visa in?
Having a Visitor Visa will not make applying for a Work Visa easier, as the work visa will be judged on the merit of the offer and your qualifications. However, if you are already in New Zealand when you lodge your application for a work visa, you will have some benefits. One of the main benefits is the fact that if INZ has found something wrong with your application or has some reason to decline your visa, you will be given a chance to comment on the information prior to the decline if you are in New Zealand. However, if your application is lodged from offshore, you can be declined without any communication or discussion. So being in New Zealand on a VV can make things indirectly easier, but there are no direct benefits.