Accreditation
Employer accreditation is mandatory for any business wanting to employ skilled international workers – including existing workforce.
The main purpose of the accreditation requirement is to reduce migrant exploitation. It is a three-step process, that comes with costs and the potential for errors along the way. It is crucial to follow this process correctly to avoid being unable to hire or retain international staff.
There are four types of accreditation and you must hold the relevant type for your business.
Whatever stage of the process you are at – our team can help, including submission and processing of Accredited Employer Work Visas (AEWV).
Additional Information – Accreditation for the AEWV | Immigration New Zealand
Job Checks
Once those employers in New Zealand are accredited, you need to get a job check for those positions other than green list roles, to hire immigrants. (https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/preparing-a-visa-application/working-in-nz/qualifications-for-work/green-list-occupations This job check is done by Immigration New Zealand and ensures that there are no suitable New Zealanders you could hire and train before you offer the role to someone from overseas. This aims to support local employment opportunities and ensure employers are offering attractive wages to New Zealanders before they look to recruit migrants.
The new median wage of $29.66 an hour will come into effect on 27 February 2023. (New median wage will apply from 27 February 2023 | Immigration New Zealand). The median wage is the minimum pay threshold for most jobs under the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) which means visa applications submitted from 27 February 2023 will need to meet the new thresholds.
Additional Information – The accreditation process | Immigration New Zealand
Visas
Individuals with the sought-after skills required to improve New Zealand’s economy and workforce, such as those on the INZ Green List, are in high demand.
We can help you obtain the right visa for your business and for the skilled international people that you require.
Additional Information – Green List roles | Immigration New Zealand
