Work

The majority of people who want to stay in New Zealand permanently have to do so through skilled employment. There main work-based visa is the Accredited Employer Work visa.

If you have a job offer with an accredited employer, I can help prepare your application and supporting evidence, as well as assisting your employer with their job-check process through INZ.

Accredited Employer Work visa

The New Zealand Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) is a work visa that allows foreign workers to come to New Zealand and work for an employer who has been accredited by Immigration New Zealand (INZ). This visa is part of New Zealand's efforts to streamline its immigration system and ensure that employers hiring overseas workers meet certain standards. There are certain requirements:

Employer Accreditation: The employer must be accredited by Immigration New Zealand, demonstrating that they meet the necessary requirements for employing migrant workers. Accreditation is granted for a period of up to 12 months and can be renewed.

Job Offer: The applicant must have a confirmed job offer from an accredited employer. The job offer needs to meet certain criteria such as being full-time, paid at a minimum threshold wage (which varies depending on the occupation), and generally aligned with our labour market needs.

Skills and Experience: Depending on the role, the applicant must meet the qualifications, skills, and experience required for the job. For certain jobs, a qualification that aligns with the skill level required is needed.

Salary and Employment Terms: The salary for the offered role must meet or exceed the median wage or a specified industry threshold, which changes from time to time. There are exceptions too.

Labor Market Test: In some cases, the employer may need to demonstrate that they couldn’t find a suitable New Zealand worker before offering the position to a foreign worker, though this requirement is waived for certain roles or industries with skill shortages.

specific purpose work visa

The New Zealand Specific Purpose Work Visa is a temporary work visa designed for applicants coming to New Zealand to work on a specific project, event, or task. This visa allows workers to be employed for a set purpose, with clear, defined conditions regarding the nature and duration of the work. It's often used for professionals or specialists who need to undertake a specific role that aligns with their skills and qualifications, and often for a short amount of time.

Post study work visa

The New Zealand Post-Study Work Visa allows international students who have completed a recognized qualification in New Zealand to stay and work in the country for a certain period after their studies. The visa is designed to help graduates gain practical work experience in New Zealand, and in some cases, it can be a step towards obtaining residence.

If you wish to discuss any of these visas, send me an email below.