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Skilled migrant visa changes to strengthen New Zealand’s workforce and economy

New residence pathways under the Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa will make it easier for skilled workers and graduates to gain residence, helping employers retain talent and drive economic growth.

Recognising new higher-skilled occupations on the National Occupation List

Immigration New Zealand will recognise around 90 new skill level 1–3 occupations under the National Occupation List from 3 November 2025, introducing a temporary pathway for some AEWV holders to

New Parent Boost Visitor Visa opens 29 September for workforce stability

Starting 29 September 2025, the Parent Boost Visitor Visa lets employees bring their parents to New Zealand for stays of up to 10 years. It strengthens wellbeing, boosts retention and

To prevent people from falling victim to an immigration scam or fraud, we are sharing advice that has been produced by Immigration New Zealand.

NZ Immigration has announced that the Pacific Access Category (PAC) and the Samoan Quota (SQ) ballots will open 1 August 2023 and close 31 August 2023.

From 1 July 2023, updates to the Working Holiday/Youth Mobility Scheme will allow more UK and New Zealand citizens to travel and work in each other’s countries for longer.

A simplified points system for skilled workers applying for the Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa will be introduced from 9 October 2023.

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.

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.

The next selection for the Parent Resident Visa Category expressions of interest (EOIs) will take place on 9 May 2023.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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AEWV English requirements expanded for skill level 3 roles

AEWV English requirements expanded for skill level 3 roles

Minimum English language requirements extended to AEWV skill level 3 roles from 1 June 2026.
Active Investor Plus philanthropy options expanded

Active Investor Plus philanthropy options expanded

Active Investor Plus Growth category applicants can now invest up to 20 per cent in approved philanthropic investments.
New Zealand will introduce a citizenship test from late 2027 for most citizenship by grant applicants, replacing the current declaration process with a formal assessment.

New Zealand citizenship test to become mandatory from 2027

New Zealand will introduce a citizenship test from late 2027 for most citizenship by grant applicants, replacing the current declaration process with a formal assessment.
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AEWV English requirements expanded for skill level 3 roles

AEWV English requirements expanded for skill level 3 roles

Minimum English language requirements extended to AEWV skill level 3 roles from 1 June 2026.
Active Investor Plus philanthropy options expanded

Active Investor Plus philanthropy options expanded

Active Investor Plus Growth category applicants can now invest up to 20 per cent in approved philanthropic investments.
New Zealand will introduce a citizenship test from late 2027 for most citizenship by grant applicants, replacing the current declaration process with a formal assessment.

New Zealand citizenship test to become mandatory from 2027

New Zealand will introduce a citizenship test from late 2027 for most citizenship by grant applicants, replacing the current declaration process with a formal assessment.
Work and Income engagement rules clarified for employers

Work and Income engagement rules clarified for employers

Employers must engage with Work and Income in good faith for AEWV job checks at ANZSCO skill levels 4 and 5.
Immigration New Zealand has clarified Work to Residence visa wage rules, helping employers understand how pay settings and employment changes may affect skilled workers’ residence pathways.

Work to Residence visa wage rules clarified for employers

Immigration New Zealand has clarified Work to Residence visa wage rules, helping employers understand how pay settings and employment changes may affect skilled workers’ residence pathways.
New Zealand will move family visa applications for temporary visa holders to its enhanced Immigration Online system from 1 June 2026, improving processing and user experience.

New Zealand updates family visa applications to enhanced online system

New Zealand will move family visa applications for temporary visa holders to its enhanced Immigration Online system from 1 June 2026.
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AEWV English requirements expanded for skill level 3 roles

AEWV English requirements expanded for skill level 3 roles

Minimum English language requirements extended to AEWV skill level 3 roles from 1 June 2026.
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Parent Resident Visa: Immigration NZ removes queue cap and clarifies process

From 1 July 2025, changes to the Parent Resident Visa in New Zealand aim to simplify the process and improve chances for applicants in the ballot pool.

English language test dates confirmed for Samoa and Tonga in August 2025

IELTS General Training tests will be held in Samoa on 23 August and Tonga on 29 August 2025. AEWV and residence visa applicants should take this opportunity as no permanent

How to hire migrant workers under the AEWV

This guide explains the full AEWV hiring process in New Zealand and what accredited employers must do to remain compliant with immigration and employment standards.

To prevent people from falling victim to an immigration scam or fraud, we are sharing advice that has been produced by Immigration New Zealand.

NZ Immigration has announced that the Pacific Access Category (PAC) and the Samoan Quota (SQ) ballots will open 1 August 2023 and close 31 August 2023.

From 1 July 2023, updates to the Working Holiday/Youth Mobility Scheme will allow more UK and New Zealand citizens to travel and work in each other’s countries for longer.

A simplified points system for skilled workers applying for the Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa will be introduced from 9 October 2023.

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.

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.

The next selection for the Parent Resident Visa Category expressions of interest (EOIs) will take place on 9 May 2023.

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.

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.

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.

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).

Featured migration story headline to go here

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AEWV English requirements expanded for skill level 3 roles

AEWV English requirements expanded for skill level 3 roles

Minimum English language requirements extended to AEWV skill level 3 roles from 1 June 2026.
Active Investor Plus philanthropy options expanded

Active Investor Plus philanthropy options expanded

Active Investor Plus Growth category applicants can now invest up to 20 per cent in approved philanthropic investments.
New Zealand will introduce a citizenship test from late 2027 for most citizenship by grant applicants, replacing the current declaration process with a formal assessment.

New Zealand citizenship test to become mandatory from 2027

New Zealand will introduce a citizenship test from late 2027 for most citizenship by grant applicants, replacing the current declaration process with a formal assessment.
The current query has no posts. Please make sure you have published items matching your query.

Featured migration story headline to go here

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AEWV English requirements expanded for skill level 3 roles

AEWV English requirements expanded for skill level 3 roles

Minimum English language requirements extended to AEWV skill level 3 roles from 1 June 2026.
Active Investor Plus philanthropy options expanded

Active Investor Plus philanthropy options expanded

Active Investor Plus Growth category applicants can now invest up to 20 per cent in approved philanthropic investments.
New Zealand will introduce a citizenship test from late 2027 for most citizenship by grant applicants, replacing the current declaration process with a formal assessment.

New Zealand citizenship test to become mandatory from 2027

New Zealand will introduce a citizenship test from late 2027 for most citizenship by grant applicants, replacing the current declaration process with a formal assessment.
Work and Income engagement rules clarified for employers

Work and Income engagement rules clarified for employers

Employers must engage with Work and Income in good faith for AEWV job checks at ANZSCO skill levels 4 and 5.
Immigration New Zealand has clarified Work to Residence visa wage rules, helping employers understand how pay settings and employment changes may affect skilled workers’ residence pathways.

Work to Residence visa wage rules clarified for employers

Immigration New Zealand has clarified Work to Residence visa wage rules, helping employers understand how pay settings and employment changes may affect skilled workers’ residence pathways.
New Zealand will move family visa applications for temporary visa holders to its enhanced Immigration Online system from 1 June 2026, improving processing and user experience.

New Zealand updates family visa applications to enhanced online system

New Zealand will move family visa applications for temporary visa holders to its enhanced Immigration Online system from 1 June 2026.
The current query has no posts. Please make sure you have published items matching your query.

Featured migration story headline to go here

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AEWV English requirements expanded for skill level 3 roles

AEWV English requirements expanded for skill level 3 roles

Minimum English language requirements extended to AEWV skill level 3 roles from 1 June 2026.
The current query has no posts. Please make sure you have published items matching your query.

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