The Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) is a key pathway for foreign nationals seeking employment in New Zealand. To be eligible for this visa, individuals must secure a genuine job offer from an accredited New Zealand employer. Accreditation is granted to employers who meet specific criteria, such as demonstrating their commitment to hiring and training New Zealand citizens and residents. Once an employer is accredited, they can hire foreign workers under this visa category.
The Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) is a key pathway for foreign nationals seeking employment in New Zealand. To be eligible for this visa, individuals must secure a genuine job offer from an accredited New Zealand employer. Accreditation is granted to employers who meet specific criteria, such as demonstrating their commitment to hiring and training New Zealand citizens and residents. Once an employer is accredited, they can hire foreign workers under this visa category.
There are certain criteria that applicants need to meet before applying for the AEWV:
1. Job Offer from an Accredited Employer: To qualify for this visa, you must have a genuine job offer from an accredited New Zealand employer. An employer must be accredited to hire migrants for the Accredited Employer Work Visa and has an approved job check for your role.
2. Skills and Experience: You must possess the skills and experience required for the job you’ve been offered, as specified on the job check and required by INZ as part of the Skilled Requirements.
3. New Zealand Qualification: If it is required to work in your occupation in New Zealand, you must have New Zealand registration.
The AEWV involves two stages:
1. Employer Accreditation: The employer must first apply for accreditation, which involves demonstrating their commitment to employing and training New Zealanders. Once accredited, they can hire foreign workers on this visa.
2. Job check: The accredited employers must demonstrate that they have made reasonable efforts to find a suitable New Zealand citizen or resident for a job before considering hiring a migrant worker
3. Visa Application: As the employee, you can apply for the Accredited Employer Work Visa after the employer’s accreditation and job check is approved. You’ll need to provide supporting documents, including your job offer and proof of your qualifications and experience.
The Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) can be for a duration of 3 or 5 years, depending on the skill level of the job and other factors like salary.
The AEWV offers numerous benefits:
1. Multiple Entries: Visa holders can make multiple entries into New Zealand during the visa’s validity.
2. Family Support: You may support a work visa for your partner, and appropriate visas for your dependent children on this visa.
3. Pathway to Residence: Holding this visa can be a pathway to New Zealand residence, as it may make you eligible for the Work to Residence category or Skilled Migrant Category if you meet certain criteria.
4. Access to public funded healthcare: You may receive free inpatient and outpatient treatment at public hospitals; free hospital care if you have an accident; free maternity care; free support services if you have a disability; subsidies on prescriptions; and free fertility services.
As the eligibility criteria and application process can vary for individuals, you may give us a quick call and we will be happy to consult you to navigate this journey with you.
Once you contact the team at Absolute Immigration, we will arrange a discovery call to find out more about your situation.
After our discovery call, your dedicated Migration Agent will develop a Migration Strategy that will outline the steps involved and the details required to lodge your AEWV visa application.
Once you have approved your Strategy, we take over and begin your application using the documents and information you provide. On your behalf, we are able to lodge your visa application with Immigration New Zealand which takes away the stress from you!
Once you reach out to Absolute Immigration, we set up a discovery call to understand what your needs are and what Visa best suits you.
From there, we will send you a Strategy proposal outlining the steps we will take to assist you in getting a Visa for you to sign off on.
Now our team leaps into action, following immigration pathways, taking care of the paperwork and helping you through the entire application process.
You can reach our team via our support line at +64 800 250 001 or schedule a consultation through our Acuity Portal
You can get in touch with the team through our support email: aisupport@absoluteimmigration.com
It allows overseas workers to work for New Zealand employers who are accredited under INZ’s accreditation system.
Apply for this visa if you have a job offer from an accredited employer.
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