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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.

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

The New Zealand Government has announced some changes to Temporary Work visas that will modify how businesses employ foreign workers. The developments include the introduction of a new employer accreditation, a single temporary work visa, and a new employer-led system.

The New Zealand Government has announced the introduction of border exceptions for families of some temporary visa holders. From 30 April 2021, partners and children, who are currently outside New Zealand, may be eligible to travel to the country under this border exception.

When New Zealand’s borders closed on 19 March 2020, no one expected that a year later families would still be separated with no sign of a possible reunion in the near future.

New Zealand has managed to contain the spread of COVID-19 and although the effects of the pandemic and the strict measures have presented enormous challenges, the Government is looking to support the growth of the economy through different strategies with the aim to protect existing jobs,

There are a number of reasons why investing and living in New Zealand is a great lifestyle decision, and we've listed the top 4 for you here:

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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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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

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 Peak Seasonal Visa, from 8 December 2025 to help accredited employers meet peak seasonal

Active Investor Plus Visa updates: changes to investment rules and flexibility

New Zealand has introduced key updates to the Active Investor Plus Visa, including stricter limits on on-call investments and new flexibility for funding property development, creating clearer pathways for productive

Upcoming changes to NZ student visa work rights and policy settings

From 3 November 2025, student visa holders in New Zealand can work up to 25 hours per week. Work rights will also extend to more short-term tertiary students, and a
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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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job advertising

Job advertising and engaging with Work and Income in New Zealand

Before applying for a Job Check, New Zealand employers must advertise the position locally to test the local market unless the role is on the Green List or it pays
job check

Job check: Understanding the AEWV process for New Zealand employers

A detailed guide on the Job Check process for New Zealand’s AEWV, covering essential requirements and steps for employers.
faster processing of New Zealand’s skilled residence visas

Faster processing of New Zealand’s skilled residence visas

New Zealand’s skilled residence visa application with all the required evidence will result in a faster process than submitting an incomplete application.

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

The New Zealand Government has announced some changes to Temporary Work visas that will modify how businesses employ foreign workers. The developments include the introduction of a new employer accreditation, a single temporary work visa, and a new employer-led system.

The New Zealand Government has announced the introduction of border exceptions for families of some temporary visa holders. From 30 April 2021, partners and children, who are currently outside New Zealand, may be eligible to travel to the country under this border exception.

When New Zealand’s borders closed on 19 March 2020, no one expected that a year later families would still be separated with no sign of a possible reunion in the near future.

New Zealand has managed to contain the spread of COVID-19 and although the effects of the pandemic and the strict measures have presented enormous challenges, the Government is looking to support the growth of the economy through different strategies with the aim to protect existing jobs,

There are a number of reasons why investing and living in New Zealand is a great lifestyle decision, and we've listed the top 4 for you here:

Featured migration story headline to go here

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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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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

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 Peak Seasonal Visa, from 8 December 2025 to help accredited employers meet peak seasonal

Active Investor Plus Visa updates: changes to investment rules and flexibility

New Zealand has introduced key updates to the Active Investor Plus Visa, including stricter limits on on-call investments and new flexibility for funding property development, creating clearer pathways for productive

Upcoming changes to NZ student visa work rights and policy settings

From 3 November 2025, student visa holders in New Zealand can work up to 25 hours per week. Work rights will also extend to more short-term tertiary students, and a
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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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.

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