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How to protect your organisation from penalties and visa rejections

Avoid visa rejections and employer penalties in New Zealand by following lawful immigration practices, engaging licensed advisers, and maintaining full transparency with Immigration New Zealand.

New process for employers managing AEWV transitions during business sales

Immigration New Zealand has introduced a new process for employers managing AEWV holders after a business sale or restructure. Employers must submit a new job check to keep records accurate,

What is considered immigration advice? A guide for HR professionals

HR professionals in New Zealand must understand what legally counts as immigration advice under the Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007 to avoid breaching the law. This guide outlines what does

From 29 October, employers cannot use 90-day trial periods on an AEWV. From 27 November, construction firms will need to have at least 35% of their labour hire workforce made up of NZ citizens and residents

NZ Skilled Residence Pathways โ€‹

Our NZ Immigration Director, Arno Nothnagel, gave our viewers an overview of the NZ Skilled Residence Pathways

The Immigration New Zealand recently announced several updates to the Green List, RSE, and more.

The Immigration New Zealand recently announced several updates to the Green List, RSE, and more.

The New Zealand Government has announced changes to the immigration system to increase protection and support for migrant workers.

From 29 September 2023, the List of Qualifications Exempt from Assessment is being updated to coincide with the Green List and Sector Work to Residence (WTR) categories and will mean that the new LQEA will be in place when the new SMC opens on 9 October 2023.

The new median wage of NZD$31.61 per hour will be adopted into the immigration system in February 2024.

From 25 September 2023, Immigration New Zealand will be changing how they respond to false or misleading information in visa applications.

Updated Interim Visa Changes

Interim Visa conditions have been updated.

AEWV visa changes

From 27 November 2023, the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) will change to include a maximum continuous stay and a longer visa length.

Green List wage requirements

Immigration New Zealand has clarified that all Green List Straight to Residence applicants will be required to have a job or job offer that meets the median wage requirement.

Eligibility for the Green List Work to Residence visas and the Care Workforce and Transport Sector Agreements is being extended to include all temporary work visa holders and Critical Purpose Visitor Visa holders with work rights.

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New Zealand expands graduate work visa pathways from November

New Zealand will introduce a new Short term Graduate Work visa and expand Post Study Work visa eligibility from 16 November 2026 to support graduate employment pathways and workforce needs.
Family of temporary visa applications move to new online system

Family of temporary visa applications move to new online system

New Zealand will move family of temporary visa holder applications to enhanced Immigration Online, with faster processing prioritised through the new system.

Eligibility for the Green List Work to Residence visas and the Care Workforce and Transport Sector Agreements is being extended to include all temporary work visa holders and Critical Purpose Visitor Visa holders with work rights.

From 1 October 2023, an increase in the minimum pay and a new sick leave entitlement for Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) workers will come into effect.

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 (EOIโ€™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 otherโ€™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.

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New Zealand expands graduate work visa pathways from November

New Zealand will introduce a new Short term Graduate Work visa and expand Post Study Work visa eligibility from 16 November 2026 to support graduate employment pathways and workforce needs.
Family of temporary visa applications move to new online system

Family of temporary visa applications move to new online system

New Zealand will move family of temporary visa holder applications to enhanced Immigration Online, with faster processing prioritised through the new system.

Peak Seasonal Visa insurance rules updated for easier compliance

New Zealand updated Peak Seasonal Visa insurance rules from 19 April 2026, removing difficult coverage requirements and aligning them with market policies to improve clarity and reduce delays for applicants
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New Zealand expands graduate work visa pathways from November

New Zealand will introduce a new Short term Graduate Work visa and expand Post Study Work visa eligibility from 16 November 2026 to support graduate employment pathways and workforce needs.
Family of temporary visa applications move to new online system

Family of temporary visa applications move to new online system

New Zealand will move family of temporary visa holder applications to enhanced Immigration Online, with faster processing prioritised through the new system.

Peak Seasonal Visa insurance rules updated for easier compliance

New Zealand updated Peak Seasonal Visa insurance rules from 19 April 2026, removing difficult coverage requirements and aligning them with market policies to improve clarity and reduce delays for applicants
New Zealand visa income thresholds increase from 30 April 2026. New Zealand will increase visa income thresholds from 30 April 2026, impacting Pacific Access, Samoan Quota, and parent visa categories.

New Zealand visa income thresholds increased

New Zealand will increase visa income thresholds from 30 April 2026, impacting Pacific Access, Samoan Quota, and parent visa categories.
AEWV English requirements expanded for skill level 3 roles

AEWV English requirements expanded for skill level 3 roles

Minimum English language requirements extended to AEWV skill level 3 roles from 1 June 2026.
Active Investor Plus philanthropy options expanded

Active Investor Plus philanthropy options expanded

Active Investor Plus Growth category applicants can now invest up to 20 per cent in approved philanthropic investments.
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New Zealand expands graduate work visa pathways from November

New Zealand will introduce a new Short term Graduate Work visa and expand Post Study Work visa eligibility from 16 November 2026 to support graduate employment pathways and workforce needs.
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