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Changes for Partner of a Worker Work Visa
The visa conditions for new Partner of Worker Work Visas are changing this month. Many people who apply for these visas from 31 May 2023 will need to work for an Accredited Employer and be paid at least the median wage.
Q&A with Robert Walters: NZ’s Immigration Settings
Arno Nothnagel, our NZ Director, recently sat down with Georgia Hawley, Legal Recruitment Consultant at Robert Walters, to discuss the challenge NZ companies are facing in attracting talent.
EOI’s for Parent Resident Visa Category
The next selection for the Parent Resident Visa Category expressions of interest (EOIs) will take place on 9 May 2023.
Transport sector agreement finalised
Effective immediately, employers will have a media wage exemptions set at $28 an hour when hiring bus drivers.
Green List changes confirmed
From 29 May 2023, Internal and External Auditors will be added to the ‘Straight to Residence’ Green List pathway, along with a number of roles added to the ‘Work to Residence’ Green List pathway.
AEWV Employers Must Remain Compliant
With post-accreditation checks underway by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), it is imperative that AEWV employers are compliant with their obligations.
New health roles added to the NZ Green List
Thirty-two new health roles have been added to the Green List and all health roles on the Green List will be moved to the Straight to Residence pathway.
Immigration work rights for partners of migrant workers
Partners of AEWV and ESWV holders can apply for their own work visa or a partnership visa based on their relationship to an AEWV or ESWV holder (the Partner of a Worker Work Visa).
‘Recovery Visa’ available immediately for emergency response to Cyclone Gabrielle
In response to the catastrophic devastation caused by Cyclone Gabrielle, the New Zealand Government has announced the launch of the Recovery Visa (a Specific Purpose Work Visas) – available immediately and processed by Immigration NZ within one week.
AEWV update: media wage change from 27 Feb 2023
The median wage will increase to NZD $29.66 on 27 February 2023 which means the criteria to grant visas will also change.
Parent Resident Visa update – category selection and dates
The next selection for the Parent Resident Visa Category expressions of interest (EOIs) will take place on 14 February 2023.
Work and Travel in New Zealand in 2023
2023 reopening dates for capped Working Holiday Schemes (WHS) have been confirmed, allowing more than 11,000 young people to apply and spend a year or two working and gaining some overseas work experience while they travel around New Zealand.