Accredited Employer Work Visa:

  1. Changes to employer processes and visas

    Introducing a new employer-led visa application process that will involve 3 stages — EMPLOYER ACCREDITATION, JOB CHECK AND ACCREDITED EMPLOYER WORK VISA

    • a new temporary work visa that replaces 6 temporary work visas

    • Some visas and employer schemes have been replaced

      From July 2022, a new temporary work visa will replace 6 existing visas:

      • Essential Skills Work Visa
      • Essential Skills Work Visa — approved in principle
      • Talent (Accredited Employer) Work Visa
      • Long Term Skill Shortage List Work Visa
      • Silver Fern Job Search Visa, and
      • Silver Fern Practical Experience Visa.

EMPLOYER ACCREDITATION EMPLOYERS MUST APPLY FOR ACCREDITATION IF THEY WISH TO EMPLOY MIGRANTS Employer need to show:

  • you have not made a loss over the last 2 years
  • you have had a positive cash flow each month for the last 6 months
  • you have enough capital or external investment for your business to remain viable, or
  • you have a credible 2-year plan to ensure your business remains viable.

Your must also be compliant with New Zealand immigration law, employment and business standards.

JOB CHECK –  Employer must provide a job offer and employment agreement and have advertised the role (with pay rate) unless it is a role on the Green list and the pay must be at least $27.76 unless the job is on the exempt list. Some roles in construction and infrastructure, and tourism and hospitality must pay at least the median wage. Specific jobs are exempted from the median wage.

WORK VISA -once the employer has completed the Job check process they can invite the migrant to apply.  The migrant will need to evidence good health and character, that they are bona fide and are suitably qualified or experienced for the role.

Please contact our Licensed Immigration Adviser, Jenny if you require support or services in relations to these new visas.

Some Roles on the green list ( Jobs in demand, highly paid and qualified)  can lead to Resident visas from the start whilst some others can lead to residence after two years.

Other Categories

The above are a few categories, many others exist, such as working holiday visas,  family category and study to work. For a Free consultation please inquire now. We offer a detailed assessment for a very reasonable fee.