
Attracting Engineering Talent from Overseas
New Zealand needs more engineers and the good news is that employing engineers from overseas can be a relatively short process from beginning to end. Arno Nothnagel, our NZ Immigration Director, provides guidelines to navigate the new AEWV system.

Workforce Australia Commences 4 July 2022
From Monday 4 July 2022, Workforce Australia will be the new employment service, taking over from jobactive.

NZ’s Job check now open for employers
Applications for a job check are now open to accredited New Zealand employers as part of the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) which commences 4 July 2022.

Covid-19 pre-departure test no longer required for NZ
From Tuesday 21 June 2022, evidence of a negative Covid-19 pre-departure test will not be required before entering New Zealand.

Tips to avoid further visa processing delays
The Department of Home Affairs is under immense pressure with escalating processing times for visa applications. To minimise delays we have some recommendations.

NZ Borders are opening – Preparation for recruiting foreign workers
The NZ border is opening to all visa holders earlier than planned – Arno Nothnagel, our NZ Immigration Director, provides businesses with some insights.
We welcome the news today that the Government has announced the ‘2021 Resident Visa’. This is a one-off visa, simplifying the pathway to residency for approximately 165,000 migrants who are currently in New Zealand.