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Immigration Pathways to New Zealand
New Zealand values Employers, playing a valuable part of our economic growth. There are a number of ways to enter and be permitted to work in New Zealand through an Accredited Employer Work Visa. New Zealand offers many types of work visas, with Employers being a highly valued category.
We have outlined the key points about an Accredited Employer Work Visa for your convenience right here. Be sure to complete our Preliminary Evaluation for a FREE assessment.
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Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV)
Obtaining an AEWV a three step process:
- The New Zealand employer has to apply to become ‘accredited’ with the Immigration Department. This is supposed to take around two weeks.
- The New Zealand employer then submits a ‘job check’ which is essentially recent evidence they have advertised the role and could not find a suitably qualified New Zealander to fill it. This is currently taking 3-4 weeks (updated June 2024).
- Once the job check is complete, a digital token is issued and allows the the AEWV application to be filed electronically.
These three steps must be done sequentially.
How Long Can I Stay on an Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) in New Zealand?
The AEWV allows you to stay in NZ for up to 5 years depending on salary and skill level of your job in NZ.
If you are working in a skill level 1 to 3 and earning at least median hourly wage ($29.66 per hour), you will be granted a five year AEWV.
If you are working in a skill level 4 or 5 occupation and earning the median hourly rate or higher, you will be granted a two year AEWV.
If you are earning less than median wage, it becomes more complicated and we encourage you to contact us for further information and advice.
This visa also allows you to support visa applications for your partner and dependent children, as long as you meet the income requirements.
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Step 1:
Eligibility Evaluation
Prior to a consult with an immigration advisor, we offer a personalised and FREE online evaluation to make sure you are eligible to migrate. This is to make sure it's worth taking the time to proceed with a paid consultation about the migration process and determining your specific pathway options.
FREE EVALUATION
Step 2:
Approval + Consult
If you are approved then we believe you meet the eligibility criteria! We will invite you to meet with one of our high-performing and experienced consultants and create an immigration plan specific to your circumstances. We have a success rate of +99.9%.
Email Tom@justimmagine.com
Step 3:
Commence the process
Once you're keen to go ahead with the process, we'll collect any necessary material from you and get started filing your application. We will work with the immigration department on your behalf and argue your case if needed.
Why Choose IMMagine immigration?
Resident Visa and citizenship application processes can drag out for months and even years, and getting rejected means starting all over again. It’s important to choose a team that will get it right the first time for you!
As a professional and dedicated team of immigration lawyers and advisors, we look forward to helping make your immigration process as simple and seamless as possible. We will tailor a plan for your exact situation and will explore all potential avenues for you to achieve your immigration goals.
Our goal is to keep you sane through the process, to equip you with the right knowledge and to represent you in a professional manner to the Australian and New Zealand governments.
Steps to obtaining an Accredited Employer Work Visa:
- The New Zealand employer has to apply to become ‘accredited’ with the Immigration Department. This will take roughly 5 working days.
- The New Zealand employer then submits a ‘job check’ which, in most cases, is the new labour market test and they must demonstrate they could not find a suitably qualified New Zealander to fill the role. These are taking 3-4 weeks to assess.
- Once the job check is complete, INZ allows to employer to issue a digital token to the applicant (or adviser) to draft and submit the Accredited Employer Work Visa application. This is where applicants present evidence of identity, health, character and how they meet the requirements of the job check and are suitably qualified to undertake the role. 10-15 working days.
These three steps must be done sequentially.
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Have Any Questions? We Have The Answers.
Immigration legal advice costs anywhere between a few hundred dollars and several thousand dollars. This largely depends on how complicated your specific legal circumstances are. Temporary visa applications and citizenship applications are often less involved, while permanent residency visas often require more documents, evidence and time to prepare.
Some people can apply for permanent residence without having to work in New Zealand and some will require temporary visas that enable them to complete a portion of work experience before being able to apply for permanent residence. Unless you're occupation is on the green list of occupations Green List it's likely that you will need to work in New Zealand on a temporary visa before applying for permanent residence.
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Migrate to New Zealand
Are you an Employer looking to apply for an Accredited Employer Work Visa?
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