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ANZSCO Is to be replaced by NOL

The ANZSCO is to be replaced by comparable but separate systems for both Australia and New Zealand.

Open work rights for partners of migrant workers announced

From 2 December 2024, more partners of migrant workers can get open work rights, allowing them to work for any employer in New Zealand if they meet the eligibility criteria.
Accredited Employer Work Visa

Accredited Employer Work Visa prioritisation process

Immigration New Zealand is making changes to improve wait times across the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) scheme.

Arno Nothnagel, our NZ Immigration Director, and our special guest Paul Wheeler, Director & Aged Care Recruitment Specialist at Carejobz, hosted a webinar to provide insights about the opportunities for Qualified Aged Care & Healthcare workers in New Zealand

Following the NZ Government’s recent announcement of the one-off 2021 NZ Resident Visa, further details have been released for the pathway to residence for migrants to New Zealand. There are two application phases with different dates and also a number of criteria options.

The new Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) will be introduced on 4 July 2022. The AEWV is a new type of accreditation and employers will need to apply, even if they have been accredited under the previous system.

NZ Immigration Update

Arno Nothnagel, our NZ Immigration Director, and Trinity Li, NZ Immigration Agent, hosted a webinar to provide further details on the NZ Government announcement regarding the new one-off ‘2021 NZ Resident Visa’.

2021 NZ Resident Visa

Arno Nothnagel, our NZ Immigration Director, provides further details on the NZ Government announcement regarding the new one-off ‘2021 NZ Resident Visa’.

We welcome the news today that the Government has announced the ‘2021 Resident Visa’. This is a one-off visa, simplifying the pathway to residency for approximately 165,000 migrants who are currently in New Zealand.

For those in New Zealand, we would like to remind you that the following two temporary work visa categories will be closing on 31 October 2021: Work to Residence Accredited Employer and Work to Residence Long Term Skill Shortage Work Visa.

During Covid restrictions, Immigration NZ has released a few updates in relation to immigration: Applying for a Variation of Conditions of a work visa is now online, Extension of Resident Visas set to expire before 10 Sept 2022, and Visa conditions flexibility benefits supermarket workers

During Covid restrictions, Immigration NZ has released a few updates including: which visas continue to be processed, ‘Essential Skills Work Visa’ recently introduced, is now available online and only online applications are currently being process

Due to strict border controls, NZ Immigration cannot legally grant visas to people outside NZ who are unlikely to meet the entry requirements and therefore applications from most people cannot be granted.

Due to strict border controls, NZ Immigration cannot legally grant visas to people outside NZ who are unlikely to meet the entry requirements and therefore applications from most people cannot be granted.

Extension to Working Holiday Visas and Supplementary Season Employment Visas

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It’s illegal to give immigration advice without a licence: what HR managers need to know

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.

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
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It’s illegal to give immigration advice without a licence: what HR managers need to know

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.

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: 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.
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It’s illegal to give immigration advice without a licence: what HR managers need to know

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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exemptions

Short-term exemptions to AEWV skills requirements to address labour shortages

As of 08 September 2024, the New Zealand government introduced short-term exemptions to the AEWV skills requirements aimed at addressing labour shortages in specific roles and sectors.
work rights

Part-time work rights for migrant school leavers awaiting residence decisions

Migrant school leavers awaiting residence decisions can now work part-time under specific conditions, ensuring equal work rights across visa types.
rse scheme

Improvements to Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme

The New Zealand Government expands the RSE scheme with more workers, visa flexibility, and improved conditions, effective from September 2024.

Arno Nothnagel, our NZ Immigration Director, and our special guest Paul Wheeler, Director & Aged Care Recruitment Specialist at Carejobz, hosted a webinar to provide insights about the opportunities for Qualified Aged Care & Healthcare workers in New Zealand

Following the NZ Government’s recent announcement of the one-off 2021 NZ Resident Visa, further details have been released for the pathway to residence for migrants to New Zealand. There are two application phases with different dates and also a number of criteria options.

The new Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) will be introduced on 4 July 2022. The AEWV is a new type of accreditation and employers will need to apply, even if they have been accredited under the previous system.

NZ Immigration Update

Arno Nothnagel, our NZ Immigration Director, and Trinity Li, NZ Immigration Agent, hosted a webinar to provide further details on the NZ Government announcement regarding the new one-off ‘2021 NZ Resident Visa’.

2021 NZ Resident Visa

Arno Nothnagel, our NZ Immigration Director, provides further details on the NZ Government announcement regarding the new one-off ‘2021 NZ Resident Visa’.

We welcome the news today that the Government has announced the ‘2021 Resident Visa’. This is a one-off visa, simplifying the pathway to residency for approximately 165,000 migrants who are currently in New Zealand.

For those in New Zealand, we would like to remind you that the following two temporary work visa categories will be closing on 31 October 2021: Work to Residence Accredited Employer and Work to Residence Long Term Skill Shortage Work Visa.

During Covid restrictions, Immigration NZ has released a few updates in relation to immigration: Applying for a Variation of Conditions of a work visa is now online, Extension of Resident Visas set to expire before 10 Sept 2022, and Visa conditions flexibility benefits supermarket workers

During Covid restrictions, Immigration NZ has released a few updates including: which visas continue to be processed, ‘Essential Skills Work Visa’ recently introduced, is now available online and only online applications are currently being process

Due to strict border controls, NZ Immigration cannot legally grant visas to people outside NZ who are unlikely to meet the entry requirements and therefore applications from most people cannot be granted.

Due to strict border controls, NZ Immigration cannot legally grant visas to people outside NZ who are unlikely to meet the entry requirements and therefore applications from most people cannot be granted.

Extension to Working Holiday Visas and Supplementary Season Employment Visas

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.

It’s illegal to give immigration advice without a licence: what HR managers need to know

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.

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
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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It’s illegal to give immigration advice without a licence: what HR managers need to know

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.

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: 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.
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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It’s illegal to give immigration advice without a licence: what HR managers need to know

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.

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