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AEWV changes coming in March and April 2025

AEWV changes include removing the median wage requirement, lowering experience criteria, updating obligations, and extending visas for lower-skilled workers.

New Zealand needs more workers and the good news is that employing talent 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.

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.

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AEWV Job Change rules strengthened for business sales and restructures

Immigration New Zealand has introduced new Job Change rules from 17 November 2025. During business sales and restructures, Job Change applications may be paused if serious concerns exist about the

New Student Visa work-rights changes for international students

New Zealand is increasing in-study work rights, expanding eligibility for exchange students, and changing rules for course or provider changes from 3 November 2025.

Why partner with Absolute Immigration NZ and how we can support you

HR professionals in New Zealand must not provide immigration advice unless licensed. Breaching this law can result in criminal prosecution under the Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007.
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AEWV Job Change rules strengthened for business sales and restructures

Immigration New Zealand has introduced new Job Change rules from 17 November 2025. During business sales and restructures, Job Change applications may be paused if serious concerns exist about the

New Student Visa work-rights changes for international students

New Zealand is increasing in-study work rights, expanding eligibility for exchange students, and changing rules for course or provider changes from 3 November 2025.

Why partner with Absolute Immigration NZ and how we can support you

HR professionals in New Zealand must not provide immigration advice unless licensed. Breaching this law can result in criminal prosecution under the Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007.

New seasonal visa pathways to support peak workforce demand

The New Zealand Government will introduce two new seasonal visas, the Global Workforce Seasonal Visa and the Peak Seasonal Visa, from 8 December 2025 to help accredited employers meet genuine

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.

Confidential immigration advice key to supporting visa overstayers in New Zealand

Immigration New Zealand estimates around 20,980 people are currently overstaying their visas. Many face fear, exploitation, and limited access to services, making early, confidential immigration advice essential.
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AEWV Job Change rules strengthened for business sales and restructures

Immigration New Zealand has introduced new Job Change rules from 17 November 2025. During business sales and restructures, Job Change applications may be paused if serious concerns exist about the
The current query has no posts. Please make sure you have published items matching your query.
Job Check Checklist

New Job Check Checklist: Simplifying AEWV Applications

Immigration New Zealand has released a new Job Check checklist for AEWV applications, providing employers and advisers with a clear framework to streamline their submission process.
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 Zealand needs more workers and the good news is that employing talent 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.

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.

Featured migration story headline to go here

Ehenducienis am, quis dolorerovid quia que lam, ut opta sita non nonem velesed que sin consedi pidebis volo inulpar chilliquos autatiorequis velesed que sin consedi pidebis volo inulpar chilliquos autatiore, simagnita nonsequia.

AEWV Job Change rules strengthened for business sales and restructures

Immigration New Zealand has introduced new Job Change rules from 17 November 2025. During business sales and restructures, Job Change applications may be paused if serious concerns exist about the

New Student Visa work-rights changes for international students

New Zealand is increasing in-study work rights, expanding eligibility for exchange students, and changing rules for course or provider changes from 3 November 2025.

Why partner with Absolute Immigration NZ and how we can support you

HR professionals in New Zealand must not provide immigration advice unless licensed. Breaching this law can result in criminal prosecution under the Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007.
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 Job Change rules strengthened for business sales and restructures

Immigration New Zealand has introduced new Job Change rules from 17 November 2025. During business sales and restructures, Job Change applications may be paused if serious concerns exist about the

New Student Visa work-rights changes for international students

New Zealand is increasing in-study work rights, expanding eligibility for exchange students, and changing rules for course or provider changes from 3 November 2025.

Why partner with Absolute Immigration NZ and how we can support you

HR professionals in New Zealand must not provide immigration advice unless licensed. Breaching this law can result in criminal prosecution under the Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007.

New seasonal visa pathways to support peak workforce demand

The New Zealand Government will introduce two new seasonal visas, the Global Workforce Seasonal Visa and the Peak Seasonal Visa, from 8 December 2025 to help accredited employers meet genuine

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.

Confidential immigration advice key to supporting visa overstayers in New Zealand

Immigration New Zealand estimates around 20,980 people are currently overstaying their visas. Many face fear, exploitation, and limited access to services, making early, confidential immigration advice essential.
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 Job Change rules strengthened for business sales and restructures

Immigration New Zealand has introduced new Job Change rules from 17 November 2025. During business sales and restructures, Job Change applications may be paused if serious concerns exist about the
The current query has no posts. Please make sure you have published items matching your query.

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