Work to residence pathway for bus drivers and truck drivers
The New Zealand government has announced a new transport sector agreement. This will provide a two-year work to residence pathway for critical transport occupations such as bus drivers and truck drivers. Median wage exemption for bus drivers Employers will have a median wage exemption set at $28 an hour when hiring bus drivers for an […]
INZ Extends Accreditation Period for Employers
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced that it is extending the initial accreditation period for Accredited Employer Work Visa employers, to provide them with more certainty as they get used to the accreditation system. Employers who are currently accredited do not need to take any action. Their accreditation will be automatically extended for 24 months […]
New Zealand median wage increase
On 27th February 2023 the New Zealand median wage is increasing to NZD $29.66. This will impact the criteria to be eligible for an Accredited Employer Work Visa, and other visas (including the Skilled Migrant Work Visa, the Green List and Highly Paid Resident Visas) which also have median wage-related criteria. AEWV Job Checks If […]
Job Change enabled for Accredited Employer Work Visas
Immigration New Zealand have introduced the ability to apply for a variation of conditions (VOC), known as a Job Change, for Accredited Employer Work Visas (AEWVs). You can apply for a Job Change to change your employer, job, location or a combination of these. Your employer will need to be accredited and have a valid job […]
Accredited work visa roles exempt from the median wage threshold
Accredited work visa roles exempt from the median wage threshold A transition arrangement has been put in place to allow for certain roles within the construction, care, tourism and hospitality sectors to be recruited at slightly lower than the median wage, on an Accredited Employer Work Visa. A pay threshold must still be met: Specific […]
Changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa
Changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa Immigration New Zealand have announced a number of changes to the new Accredited Employer Work Visa, which will replace the Essential Skills Work Visa and Talent (Accredited Employer) Work Visa, when it launches on 4 July 2022. They have confirmed that it will be open to applications from […]
Updated border reopening plan announced
Updated border reopening plan announced It was announced today that the New Zealand border will reopen to vaccinated Kiwis and other current eligible travellers from Australia at 11.59pm on 27 February 2022 and to vaccinated Kiwis in the rest of the world on 13 March 2022. The requirement for these groups to stay in MIQ […]
New Accredited Employer Work Visa temporarily deferred
The new Accredited Employer Work Visa, that was due to launch on 1st November 2021, is being deferred until the middle of 2022. In the meantime, the New Zealand Government has announced changes to simplify process for renewing an Essential Skills Work Visa, if you remain in the same job. Find out more about the […]