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AEWV Updates

Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV): Key Updates and Processing Improvements 

The New Zealand Government has introduced key changes to simplify AEWV processes, improve application efficiency, and reduce administrative burdens for employers.
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.

Immigration New Zealand (INZ) have extended the suspension of offshore applications for temporary visas for a further three months until 8 February 2021.

Investment opportunities in New Zealand continue to grow as the New Zealand Government target businesses, investors and entrepreneurs as they focus on rebuilding their economy through investment and immigration.

Immigration New Zealand (INZ) have announced that the Expression of Interest selection process for residence under the Skilled Migrant Category and Parent Category have been deferred for another 6 months.

Why Invest in New Zealand

There are a number of economic reasons why investing in New Zealand is a great decision, and we’ve listed the top 5 for you here:

If you want to hire a migrant working from 7 October 2020 the process for getting a Skills Match report will change. The New Zealand Government is streamlining the Skills Match Report process so employers can more easily find out if New Zealanders are available for jobs.

Former RSE workers who are still in New Zealand on flexible limited visas enabling them to work part time and do non-RSE work, will now be able to ‘re-enter’ the RSE Scheme and work for RSE employers in the

Arno touches down in NZ!

Investment opportunities in New Zealand continue to grow as the New Zealand Government target businesses, investors and entrepreneurs as they focus on rebuilding their economy through investment and immigration.

Immigration New Zealand (INZ) have announced, after not processing any offshore visas since the border closures, that they will resume processing some visa applications.

The Minister of Immigration has announced changes to border exceptions for critical workers, following on from similar changes to border exceptions for temporary work visa holders.

The New Zealand Government is taking the first step in enabling temporary work visa holders to return to New Zealand with the creation of a new border exception category. The new exemption category is specifically for

The new Zealand Government has again made short term changes to visa settings that will assist two more groups of migrants already in New

Investment opportunities in New Zealand continue to grow as the New Zealand Government target businesses, investors and entrepreneurs as they focus on rebuilding their economy through investment and immigration.

Featured migration story headline to go here

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The benefits of working in New Zealand as a skilled migrant

Skilled migrants working in New Zealand gain more than just a job. They experience high quality of life, strong career growth, competitive wages, and pathways to permanent residency.

Hiring migrants already in New Zealand: a guide for employers

Hiring migrants already in New Zealand is often faster and more efficient. Employers must understand visa types, work conditions, and legal steps to remain compliant.

Could AEWV maximum stay limits affect your job or your employees?

AEWV maximum continuous stay limits are now taking effect, meaning employers and migrant workers must check remaining visa time and plan exits or alternative pathways to avoid compliance breaches and
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The benefits of working in New Zealand as a skilled migrant

Skilled migrants working in New Zealand gain more than just a job. They experience high quality of life, strong career growth, competitive wages, and pathways to permanent residency.

Hiring migrants already in New Zealand: a guide for employers

Hiring migrants already in New Zealand is often faster and more efficient. Employers must understand visa types, work conditions, and legal steps to remain compliant.

Could AEWV maximum stay limits affect your job or your employees?

AEWV maximum continuous stay limits are now taking effect, meaning employers and migrant workers must check remaining visa time and plan exits or alternative pathways to avoid compliance breaches and

Applying for an AEWV? Your police certificate must be ready first

AEWV applicants must now provide a valid police certificate at lodgement. Receipts are no longer accepted, and incomplete applications may face delays, shorter visa durations, or refusal, except in limited

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.
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Featured migration story headline to go here

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The benefits of working in New Zealand as a skilled migrant

Skilled migrants working in New Zealand gain more than just a job. They experience high quality of life, strong career growth, competitive wages, and pathways to permanent residency.
The current query has no posts. Please make sure you have published items matching your query.

Migrant employee stops working for you? Here is how to report employment changes

Accredited employers in New Zealand must notify Immigration NZ if an AEWV holder stops working for them.
Pathway to Nursing Jobs in New Zealand

Pathway to Nursing Jobs in New Zealand

Health professionals can now secure nursing jobs in New Zealand by following visa pathways and meeting registration requirements.
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.

Immigration New Zealand (INZ) have extended the suspension of offshore applications for temporary visas for a further three months until 8 February 2021.

Investment opportunities in New Zealand continue to grow as the New Zealand Government target businesses, investors and entrepreneurs as they focus on rebuilding their economy through investment and immigration.

Immigration New Zealand (INZ) have announced that the Expression of Interest selection process for residence under the Skilled Migrant Category and Parent Category have been deferred for another 6 months.

Why Invest in New Zealand

There are a number of economic reasons why investing in New Zealand is a great decision, and we’ve listed the top 5 for you here:

If you want to hire a migrant working from 7 October 2020 the process for getting a Skills Match report will change. The New Zealand Government is streamlining the Skills Match Report process so employers can more easily find out if New Zealanders are available for jobs.

Former RSE workers who are still in New Zealand on flexible limited visas enabling them to work part time and do non-RSE work, will now be able to ‘re-enter’ the RSE Scheme and work for RSE employers in the

Arno touches down in NZ!

Investment opportunities in New Zealand continue to grow as the New Zealand Government target businesses, investors and entrepreneurs as they focus on rebuilding their economy through investment and immigration.

Immigration New Zealand (INZ) have announced, after not processing any offshore visas since the border closures, that they will resume processing some visa applications.

The Minister of Immigration has announced changes to border exceptions for critical workers, following on from similar changes to border exceptions for temporary work visa holders.

The New Zealand Government is taking the first step in enabling temporary work visa holders to return to New Zealand with the creation of a new border exception category. The new exemption category is specifically for

The new Zealand Government has again made short term changes to visa settings that will assist two more groups of migrants already in New

Investment opportunities in New Zealand continue to grow as the New Zealand Government target businesses, investors and entrepreneurs as they focus on rebuilding their economy through investment and immigration.

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.

The benefits of working in New Zealand as a skilled migrant

Skilled migrants working in New Zealand gain more than just a job. They experience high quality of life, strong career growth, competitive wages, and pathways to permanent residency.

Hiring migrants already in New Zealand: a guide for employers

Hiring migrants already in New Zealand is often faster and more efficient. Employers must understand visa types, work conditions, and legal steps to remain compliant.

Could AEWV maximum stay limits affect your job or your employees?

AEWV maximum continuous stay limits are now taking effect, meaning employers and migrant workers must check remaining visa time and plan exits or alternative pathways to avoid compliance breaches and
The current query has no posts. Please make sure you have published items matching your query.

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.

The benefits of working in New Zealand as a skilled migrant

Skilled migrants working in New Zealand gain more than just a job. They experience high quality of life, strong career growth, competitive wages, and pathways to permanent residency.

Hiring migrants already in New Zealand: a guide for employers

Hiring migrants already in New Zealand is often faster and more efficient. Employers must understand visa types, work conditions, and legal steps to remain compliant.

Could AEWV maximum stay limits affect your job or your employees?

AEWV maximum continuous stay limits are now taking effect, meaning employers and migrant workers must check remaining visa time and plan exits or alternative pathways to avoid compliance breaches and

Applying for an AEWV? Your police certificate must be ready first

AEWV applicants must now provide a valid police certificate at lodgement. Receipts are no longer accepted, and incomplete applications may face delays, shorter visa durations, or refusal, except in limited

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.
The current query has no posts. Please make sure you have published items matching your query.

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.

The benefits of working in New Zealand as a skilled migrant

Skilled migrants working in New Zealand gain more than just a job. They experience high quality of life, strong career growth, competitive wages, and pathways to permanent residency.
The current query has no posts. Please make sure you have published items matching your query.

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