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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.

Confidential immigration advice key to supporting visa overstayers in New Zealand

Immigration New Zealand estimates around 20,980 people are currently overstaying their visas. Many face fear, exploitation, and limited access to services, making early, confidential immigration advice essential.

87 new occupations recognised under the Accredited Employer Work Visa

Since 3 November 2025, 87 new occupations from New Zealandโ€™s National Occupation List have been recognised for Accredited Employer Work Visa applications, expanding opportunities for employers and skilled migrants.

New AEWV wage thresholds will be introduced in August 2025. These changes will impact exemption criteria, maximum stay periods, and Green List application processes.

From 1 July 2025, changes to the Parent Resident Visa in New Zealand aim to simplify the process and improve chances for applicants in the ballot pool.

IELTS General Training tests will be held in Samoa on 23 August and Tonga on 29 August 2025. AEWV and residence visa applicants should take this opportunity as no permanent testing centres exist in these countries.

This guide explains the full AEWV hiring process in New Zealand and what accredited employers must do to remain compliant with immigration and employment standards.

From November 2025, Chinese tourists travelling from Australia with a valid visa will be able to enter New Zealand for up to 3 months using an NZeTA instead of a visitor visa, under a 12-month trial to boost tourism.

From 23 June 2025, qualifications from nine additional countries will be exempt from New Zealandโ€™s International Qualification Assessment (IQA) for certain visas, including the Skilled Migrant Category.

With more New Zealanders moving abroad, employers are turning to skilled migrant workers to maintain business continuity and address critical labour shortages.

Ten new trades will be added to New Zealandโ€™s Green List Work to Residence pathway from 18 August 2025, with updated wage thresholds also applying across skilled residence visa categories

The Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) is New Zealandโ€™s main temporary work visa, allowing migrants to work for accredited employers for up to 5 years. As of 2 June 2025, over 150,000 AEWV applications have been approved, with nearly 25,000 accredited employers supporting a dynamic and evolving scheme.

The Parent Boost Visitor Visa allows parents of New Zealand citizens and residents to stay for up to 5 years per visa, supporting family ties without a pathway to residence.

The Specific Purpose Work Visa has been updated to allow longer stays for sports professionals in New Zealand, with new durations based on the level of play.

Budget 2025 aims to grow the economy through private sector incentives, but reduced public support may challenge new migrants. Here is what employers and migrants need to know.

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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

New AEWV wage thresholds will be introduced in August 2025. These changes will impact exemption criteria, maximum stay periods, and Green List application processes.

From 1 July 2025, changes to the Parent Resident Visa in New Zealand aim to simplify the process and improve chances for applicants in the ballot pool.

IELTS General Training tests will be held in Samoa on 23 August and Tonga on 29 August 2025. AEWV and residence visa applicants should take this opportunity as no permanent testing centres exist in these countries.

This guide explains the full AEWV hiring process in New Zealand and what accredited employers must do to remain compliant with immigration and employment standards.

From November 2025, Chinese tourists travelling from Australia with a valid visa will be able to enter New Zealand for up to 3 months using an NZeTA instead of a visitor visa, under a 12-month trial to boost tourism.

From 23 June 2025, qualifications from nine additional countries will be exempt from New Zealandโ€™s International Qualification Assessment (IQA) for certain visas, including the Skilled Migrant Category.

With more New Zealanders moving abroad, employers are turning to skilled migrant workers to maintain business continuity and address critical labour shortages.

Ten new trades will be added to New Zealandโ€™s Green List Work to Residence pathway from 18 August 2025, with updated wage thresholds also applying across skilled residence visa categories

AEWV changes include removing the median wage requirement, lowering experience criteria, updating obligations, and extending visas for lower-skilled workers.

The New Zealand median wage will increase from 28 February 2025, impacting AEWV holders supporting partners and Parent Category sponsorship applications.

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.

New Zealandโ€™s AEWV reforms streamline visa processes, reduce wage thresholds, and expand interim visa work rights for 2025.

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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
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Featured migration story headline to go here

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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.

Why partner with Absolute Immigration NZ and how we can support you

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.

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 the Peak Seasonal Visa, from 8 December 2025 to help accredited employers meet genuine

New AEWV wage thresholds will be introduced in August 2025. These changes will impact exemption criteria, maximum stay periods, and Green List application processes.

From 1 July 2025, changes to the Parent Resident Visa in New Zealand aim to simplify the process and improve chances for applicants in the ballot pool.

IELTS General Training tests will be held in Samoa on 23 August and Tonga on 29 August 2025. AEWV and residence visa applicants should take this opportunity as no permanent testing centres exist in these countries.

This guide explains the full AEWV hiring process in New Zealand and what accredited employers must do to remain compliant with immigration and employment standards.

From November 2025, Chinese tourists travelling from Australia with a valid visa will be able to enter New Zealand for up to 3 months using an NZeTA instead of a visitor visa, under a 12-month trial to boost tourism.

From 23 June 2025, qualifications from nine additional countries will be exempt from New Zealandโ€™s International Qualification Assessment (IQA) for certain visas, including the Skilled Migrant Category.

With more New Zealanders moving abroad, employers are turning to skilled migrant workers to maintain business continuity and address critical labour shortages.

Ten new trades will be added to New Zealandโ€™s Green List Work to Residence pathway from 18 August 2025, with updated wage thresholds also applying across skilled residence visa categories

The Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) is New Zealandโ€™s main temporary work visa, allowing migrants to work for accredited employers for up to 5 years. As of 2 June 2025, over 150,000 AEWV applications have been approved, with nearly 25,000 accredited employers supporting a dynamic and evolving scheme.

The Parent Boost Visitor Visa allows parents of New Zealand citizens and residents to stay for up to 5 years per visa, supporting family ties without a pathway to residence.

The Specific Purpose Work Visa has been updated to allow longer stays for sports professionals in New Zealand, with new durations based on the level of play.

Budget 2025 aims to grow the economy through private sector incentives, but reduced public support may challenge new migrants. Here is what employers and migrants need to know.

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.

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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