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

The closing date for the Expressions of Interest (EOI) pool under the current Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) is 16 August 2023.

100 Expressions of Interest (EOI’s) will be selected from the ballot pool in an additional Parent Category draw.

On 8 August 2023, the next selection for the Parent Resident Visa Category expressions of interest (EOIs), will take place.

To prevent people from falling victim to an immigration scam or fraud, we are sharing advice that has been produced by Immigration New Zealand.

NZ Immigration has announced that the Pacific Access Category (PAC) and the Samoan Quota (SQ) ballots will open 1 August 2023 and close 31 August 2023.

From 1 July 2023, updates to the Working Holiday/Youth Mobility Scheme will allow more UK and New Zealand citizens to travel and work in each other’s countries for longer.

A simplified points system for skilled workers applying for the Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa will be introduced from 9 October 2023.

The visa conditions for new Partner of Worker Work Visas are changing this month. Many people who apply for these visas from 31 May 2023 will need to work for an Accredited Employer and be paid at least the median wage.

Arno Nothnagel, our NZ Director, recently sat down with Georgia Hawley, Legal Recruitment Consultant at Robert Walters, to discuss the challenge NZ companies are facing in attracting talent.

The next selection for the Parent Resident Visa Category expressions of interest (EOIs) will take place on 9 May 2023.

Effective immediately, employers will have a media wage exemptions set at $28 an hour when hiring bus drivers.

From 29 May 2023, Internal and External Auditors will be added to the ‘Straight to Residence’ Green List pathway, along with a number of roles added to the ‘Work to Residence’ Green List pathway.

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New Zealand’s Active Investor Plus Visa will undergo major changes from 1 April 2025, introducing two simplified investment categories.
Straight to Permanent Residence pathway for primary school teachers
Immigration New Zealand announced that from 26 March 2025, eligible primary, intermediate, and Māori-medium primary teachers can apply for residency directly via the new Green List Straight to Residence pathway.
Parent Resident Visa Quota Increase
Immigration New Zealand has increased the Parent Resident Visa quota for this financial year, allowing up to 2,331 visas for queued applicants.
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New Zealand’s Active Investor Plus Visa will undergo major changes from 1 April 2025, introducing two simplified investment categories.
Straight to Permanent Residence pathway for primary school teachers
Immigration New Zealand announced that from 26 March 2025, eligible primary, intermediate, and Māori-medium primary teachers can apply for residency directly via the new Green List Straight to Residence pathway.
Parent Resident Visa Quota Increase
Immigration New Zealand has increased the Parent Resident Visa quota for this financial year, allowing up to 2,331 visas for queued applicants.
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AEWV changes include removing the median wage requirement, lowering experience criteria, updating obligations, and extending visas for lower-skilled workers.
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The New Zealand median wage will increase from 28 February 2025, impacting AEWV holders supporting partners and Parent Category sponsorship applications.
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From 1 April 2025, changes to the Active Investor Plus Visa will simplify investment categories, expand options, and reduce barriers for investors contributing to New Zealand’s economy.
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New Zealand’s Active Investor Plus Visa will undergo major changes from 1 April 2025, introducing two simplified investment categories.
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seasonal worker
New Zealand introduces a temporary visa for seasonal workers, offering a streamlined process for employers during peak periods without needing a Job Check.
employer guide
Under the AEWV program, employers are required to give paid time to employees to learn about employment rights and provide information about settling in New Zealand.
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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

The closing date for the Expressions of Interest (EOI) pool under the current Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) is 16 August 2023.

100 Expressions of Interest (EOI’s) will be selected from the ballot pool in an additional Parent Category draw.

On 8 August 2023, the next selection for the Parent Resident Visa Category expressions of interest (EOIs), will take place.

To prevent people from falling victim to an immigration scam or fraud, we are sharing advice that has been produced by Immigration New Zealand.

NZ Immigration has announced that the Pacific Access Category (PAC) and the Samoan Quota (SQ) ballots will open 1 August 2023 and close 31 August 2023.

From 1 July 2023, updates to the Working Holiday/Youth Mobility Scheme will allow more UK and New Zealand citizens to travel and work in each other’s countries for longer.

A simplified points system for skilled workers applying for the Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa will be introduced from 9 October 2023.

The visa conditions for new Partner of Worker Work Visas are changing this month. Many people who apply for these visas from 31 May 2023 will need to work for an Accredited Employer and be paid at least the median wage.

Arno Nothnagel, our NZ Director, recently sat down with Georgia Hawley, Legal Recruitment Consultant at Robert Walters, to discuss the challenge NZ companies are facing in attracting talent.

The next selection for the Parent Resident Visa Category expressions of interest (EOIs) will take place on 9 May 2023.

Effective immediately, employers will have a media wage exemptions set at $28 an hour when hiring bus drivers.

From 29 May 2023, Internal and External Auditors will be added to the ‘Straight to Residence’ Green List pathway, along with a number of roles added to the ‘Work to Residence’ Green List pathway.

Screenshot 2023 06 30 at 10.03.42 am 1

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.

Powerpoint thrive 2025 14
New Zealand’s Active Investor Plus Visa will undergo major changes from 1 April 2025, introducing two simplified investment categories.
Straight to Permanent Residence pathway for primary school teachers
Immigration New Zealand announced that from 26 March 2025, eligible primary, intermediate, and Māori-medium primary teachers can apply for residency directly via the new Green List Straight to Residence pathway.
Parent Resident Visa Quota Increase
Immigration New Zealand has increased the Parent Resident Visa quota for this financial year, allowing up to 2,331 visas for queued applicants.
The current query has no posts. Please make sure you have published items matching your query.
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Featured migration story headline to go here

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Powerpoint thrive 2025 14
New Zealand’s Active Investor Plus Visa will undergo major changes from 1 April 2025, introducing two simplified investment categories.
Straight to Permanent Residence pathway for primary school teachers
Immigration New Zealand announced that from 26 March 2025, eligible primary, intermediate, and Māori-medium primary teachers can apply for residency directly via the new Green List Straight to Residence pathway.
Parent Resident Visa Quota Increase
Immigration New Zealand has increased the Parent Resident Visa quota for this financial year, allowing up to 2,331 visas for queued applicants.
235123 christchurch canterbury web 1920
AEWV changes include removing the median wage requirement, lowering experience criteria, updating obligations, and extending visas for lower-skilled workers.
235376 christchurch canterbury web 1920
The New Zealand median wage will increase from 28 February 2025, impacting AEWV holders supporting partners and Parent Category sponsorship applications.
274230 nzm business 3h3a0946 web 1920p
From 1 April 2025, changes to the Active Investor Plus Visa will simplify investment categories, expand options, and reduce barriers for investors contributing to New Zealand’s economy.
The current query has no posts. Please make sure you have published items matching your query.
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Featured migration story headline to go here

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New Zealand’s Active Investor Plus Visa will undergo major changes from 1 April 2025, introducing two simplified investment categories.
The current query has no posts. Please make sure you have published items matching your query.

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