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Immigration New Zealand has confirmed an increase in the minimum pay and a new sick leave entitlement for Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) workers that will come into effect from 1 October 2023.<\/p>\n

RSE worker pay increase<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

From 1 October 2023 employers must pay their RSE workers the minimum wage (currently $22.70) plus 10%. This means at the current minimum wage, RSE workers must be paid at least $24.97 per hour for actual hours worked.<\/p>\n

The pay increase applies to all RSE workers from 1 October 2023, including those granted RSE limited visas prior to that date.<\/p>\n

Paid sick leave adjusted<\/span> <\/strong><\/p>\n

RSE workers are currently entitled to sick leave after they have worked for six months, however,<\/p>\n

most RSE workers can only stay in New Zealand for up to seven months during any 11-month period, so they largely miss out on sick leave.<\/p>\n

From 1 October, RSE workers granted an RSE Limited Visa will receive a new sick leave entitlement giving them paid sick leave from their first day on the job.<\/p>\n

They will receive 10 days paid sick leave \u2013 two days when they start work, and an additional two days each month until they reach their 10-day entitlement on their four-month anniversary.<\/p>\n

If a worker transfers from one RSE employer to another, the new employment agreement must also comply with these pay and sick leave requirements.<\/p>\n

This change does not apply to RSE Limited Visas granted before 1 October.<\/p>\n

–<\/span><\/p>\n

For any questions regarding this update or any further immigration matters, please contact Arno Nothnagel, our NZ Immigration Director, here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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