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Post Study Work Visa

New Post Study Work Visa Rules

New Zealand has expanded the Post Study Work Visa eligibility, adding more Green List qualifications and offering flexibility for students completing consecutive qualifications.
Migrant Exploitation Protection Work Visa

Changes to the Migrant Exploitation Protection Work Visa

The New Zealand Government announces changes to the Migrant Exploitation Protection Work Visa, removing the ability to apply for a second MEPV.
New accreditation rules for business sales and mergers

New accreditation rules for business sales and mergers

New Zealand has updated its accreditation and Job Check processes to support AEWV holders and employers during company sales and restructurings, reducing transition disruptions.

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.

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.

From Tuesday 21 June 2022, evidence of a negative Covid-19 pre-departure test will not be required before entering New Zealand.

The NZ border is opening to all visa holders earlier than planned – Arno Nothnagel, our NZ Immigration Director, provides businesses with some insights.

From 7 June 2022, Immigration NZ is adding 85 countries to the Low Tuberculosis (TB) Incidence Countries List. Included in the added countries are Samoa, Tonga and Vanuatu as they now meet the requirements.

Immigration New Zealand (INZ) will restart processing on-hand visa applications for offshore partners and dependents of work and student visa holders from 31 May 2022.

Applications are now open for employer accreditation under the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) scheme.

New Zealand announces a major package of reforms which include an early opening of New Zealand’s border and a simplification of immigration settings.

The New Zealand Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, is currently in Singapore and announced the relaunch and expansion of the Working Holiday Scheme with Singapore.

The Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs Alex Hawke MP has announced the inclusion of 22 additional skilled occupations on the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL).

The New Zealand Government has widened the entry eligibility and eased isolation rules for further traveler groups to New Zealand from 12 April 2022.

Arno Nothnagel, our NZ Immigration Director, and our special guests Daryl Feast, Principal Consultant – Automotive Specialist, and Andy Bage, Recruitment Consultant for Musterrecruit hosted a webinar about the new Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) and the impact on employers in the automotive trades industry.

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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: strengthen 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

New Business Investor Visa to open November: new pathways to residence

New Zealand has announced a Business Investor Visa, opening November 2025, offering $1m and $2m investment pathways to residence. The Entrepreneur Work Visa has now closed to new applications.
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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: strengthen 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

New Business Investor Visa to open November: new pathways to residence

New Zealand has announced a Business Investor Visa, opening November 2025, offering $1m and $2m investment pathways to residence. The Entrepreneur Work Visa has now closed to new applications.

International Student Visas transition to enhance Immigration Online system

From 18 August 2025, international student visa applications in New Zealand will transition to Immigration Online’s enhanced ADEPT system, simplifying processes and improving user experience.

Skilled Residence Visa wage thresholds updated from 18 August 2025

From 18 August 2025, Immigration New Zealand will update the wage thresholds for skilled residence visas to align with the new median wage of $33.56 an hour, ensuring immigration policy

Ten trades occupations added to Work to Residence pathway on the Green List

From 18 August 2025, ten additional trades occupations will be added to New Zealand’s Green List Work to Residence pathway, giving skilled tradespeople a faster and more certain route to
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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
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partner visa

Longer visas for partners of New Zealanders

Partners of New Zealand citizens or residence visa holders will soon be eligible for longer visa durations, with work and visitor visas extending from 2 to 3 years.
Work and Income engagement

Employers to lead Work and Income engagement

Accredited employers must engage directly with Work and Income for most ANZSCO Level 4 or 5 vacancies, improving the integrity of the Labour Market Test.
triangular employment

Limiting triangular employment to three parties ensures legal clarity

Triangular employment must involve only three parties to maintain legal clarity and protect workers in New Zealand’s employment relationships.

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.

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.

From Tuesday 21 June 2022, evidence of a negative Covid-19 pre-departure test will not be required before entering New Zealand.

The NZ border is opening to all visa holders earlier than planned – Arno Nothnagel, our NZ Immigration Director, provides businesses with some insights.

From 7 June 2022, Immigration NZ is adding 85 countries to the Low Tuberculosis (TB) Incidence Countries List. Included in the added countries are Samoa, Tonga and Vanuatu as they now meet the requirements.

Immigration New Zealand (INZ) will restart processing on-hand visa applications for offshore partners and dependents of work and student visa holders from 31 May 2022.

Applications are now open for employer accreditation under the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) scheme.

New Zealand announces a major package of reforms which include an early opening of New Zealand’s border and a simplification of immigration settings.

The New Zealand Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, is currently in Singapore and announced the relaunch and expansion of the Working Holiday Scheme with Singapore.

The Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs Alex Hawke MP has announced the inclusion of 22 additional skilled occupations on the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL).

The New Zealand Government has widened the entry eligibility and eased isolation rules for further traveler groups to New Zealand from 12 April 2022.

Arno Nothnagel, our NZ Immigration Director, and our special guests Daryl Feast, Principal Consultant – Automotive Specialist, and Andy Bage, Recruitment Consultant for Musterrecruit hosted a webinar about the new Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) and the impact on employers in the automotive trades industry.

Featured migration story headline to go here

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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: strengthen 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

New Business Investor Visa to open November: new pathways to residence

New Zealand has announced a Business Investor Visa, opening November 2025, offering $1m and $2m investment pathways to residence. The Entrepreneur Work Visa has now closed to new applications.
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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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: strengthen 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

New Business Investor Visa to open November: new pathways to residence

New Zealand has announced a Business Investor Visa, opening November 2025, offering $1m and $2m investment pathways to residence. The Entrepreneur Work Visa has now closed to new applications.

International Student Visas transition to enhance Immigration Online system

From 18 August 2025, international student visa applications in New Zealand will transition to Immigration Online’s enhanced ADEPT system, simplifying processes and improving user experience.

Skilled Residence Visa wage thresholds updated from 18 August 2025

From 18 August 2025, Immigration New Zealand will update the wage thresholds for skilled residence visas to align with the new median wage of $33.56 an hour, ensuring immigration policy

Ten trades occupations added to Work to Residence pathway on the Green List

From 18 August 2025, ten additional trades occupations will be added to New Zealand’s Green List Work to Residence pathway, giving skilled tradespeople a faster and more certain route to
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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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
The current query has no posts. Please make sure you have published items matching your query.

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