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New Zealand Immigration launched its redesigned Job Check form, setting a new standard for the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) process. More than a system update, the changes give employers a faster, clearer, and more dependable pathway to secure skilled workers.
In a competitive labour market, recruitment delays can cost businesses both time and opportunity. The new Job Check form is designed to cut through those challenges, offering streamlined sections, built-in checks, and clear guidance to keep workforce planning on track and applications moving without disruption.
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Main improvements in the redesigned form
The Job Check remains a vital stage in the Accredited Employer Work Visa process, allowing Immigration New Zealand to confirm that a role is genuine, pays at least the market rate, provides suitable terms, and shows genuine attempts to recruit New Zealanders. The updated form now includes:
- Clearer guidance: throughout the application to help employers provide the right information first time.
- Built-in checks: designed to reduce errors and ensure all required details are included before submission.
- Streamlined sections: aligned with updated immigration requirements to create a smoother process.
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New information required upfront
The redesigned Job Check form now collects more information at the start of the process. Employers are required to provide:
- Why the role is needed: a short explanation of the business need for the position.
- Business size: details about the scale of operations.
- Number of New Zealanders employed: for large organisations, an estimate is acceptable.
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Providing this information upfront gives Immigration New Zealand a clearer picture of the business context and workforce. This helps reduce the need for follow-up requests and allows applications to be processed more quickly and efficiently.
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What this means for employers
For businesses, these improvements bring greater certainty and fewer delays. Clearer expectations at the application stage support faster recruitment, stronger workforce planning, and more confidence when hiring skilled migrants under the AEWV scheme.
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How Absolute Immigration NZ can support your business
At Absolute Immigration NZ, we know every delay in recruitment impacts your business. Our team works with employers to adapt quickly to the updated Job Check process, prepare strong applications, and stay compliant.
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Contact us at aisupport@absoluteimmigration.com to ensure your next Job Check application is complete, efficient, and aligned with the new requirements.