{"id":54137,"date":"2025-01-24T12:10:35","date_gmt":"2025-01-24T01:10:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/absoluteimmigration.com\/nz\/?p=54137"},"modified":"2025-01-28T15:03:11","modified_gmt":"2025-01-28T04:03:11","slug":"upcoming-reforms-to-aewv-removal-of-module-requirements-and-adjusted-workforce-threshold","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/absoluteimmigration.com\/nz\/news\/upcoming-reforms-to-aewv-removal-of-module-requirements-and-adjusted-workforce-threshold\/","title":{"rendered":"Upcoming reforms to AEWV: Removal of module requirements and adjusted workforce threshold"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"54137\" class=\"elementor elementor-54137\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-20767a4a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"20767a4a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-db2069a\" data-id=\"db2069a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75ea38c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"75ea38c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freepik.com\/premium-photo\/creative-african-caucasian-young-men-shaking-hands-work-meeting-office-team-work-office-it-freelance_6804697.htm#fromView=search&#038;page=1&#038;position=13&#038;uuid=e79fce09-3da5-4e1c-9642-608977f8d00c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Photo credit:@\nfreepik<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d0621dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4d0621dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The removal of Employment New Zealand module requirements and adjustments to the domestic workforce threshold for certain construction roles under the <span style=\"color: #ed7d31;\"><a style=\"color: #ed7d31;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.immigration.govt.nz\/new-zealand-visas\/visas\/visa\/accredited-employer-work-visa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Accredited Employer Work Visa<\/a> (<a style=\"color: #ed7d31;\" href=\"https:\/\/absoluteimmigration.com\/nz\/news\/aewv-key-updates\/\">AEWV<\/a>)<\/span> framework will come into effect on 27 January 2025. These changes aim to streamline compliance processes for employers while supporting critical construction projects in New Zealand..<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h4>\u00a0<\/h4><h4><span style=\"color: #ed7d31;\"><strong>Simplifying employment module requirements<\/strong><\/span><\/h4><p>Effective 27 January 2025, accredited employers will no longer need to complete Employment New Zealand&#8217;s online modules as part of their compliance obligations.<\/p><p>Previously, individuals responsible for hiring migrant workers were required to complete these modules, which aimed to educate employers on employment rights and obligations. However, the modules were found to provide limited value, and employers faced challenges in evidencing completion. Furthermore, the platform delivering these modules is being discontinued.<\/p><h4>\u00a0<\/h4><h4><span style=\"color: #ed7d31;\"><strong>As a result:<\/strong><\/span><\/h4><ul><li>Employers will no longer need to provide time for their migrant workers to complete employee-focused modules.<\/li><li>Employers will still be expected to provide employment and settlement information to migrant workers.<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Instead, <span style=\"color: #ed7d31;\"><a style=\"color: #ed7d31;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.immigration.govt.nz\/about-us\/media-centre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Immigration New Zealand<\/a><\/span> (INZ) will offer accessible resources, such as links to <span style=\"color: #ed7d31;\"><a style=\"color: #ed7d31;\" href=\"https:\/\/employment.elearning.ac.nz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Employment New Zealand<\/a><\/span> and INZ webpages, detailing employment rights and obligations. These will be included at key points in the immigration process, such as visa approval letters.<\/p><h4>\u00a0<\/h4><h4><span style=\"color: #ed7d31;\"><strong>Changes to the domestic workforce threshold for triangular employers<\/strong><\/span><\/h4><p>In a bid to support New Zealand&#8217;s construction sector, the domestic workforce threshold required for triangular employers hiring certain construction roles will be reduced from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.immigration.govt.nz\/about-us\/media-centre\/news-notifications\/changes-to-employment-new-zealand-module-requirements-and-domestic-workforce-threshold-for-aewv-coming-into-effect\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #ed7d31;\">35% to 15%.<\/span><\/a> This change aligns the construction sector&#8217;s requirements with those in other industries.<\/p><p>A triangular employment arrangement involves three parties:<\/p><ul><li><strong>The employee<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>The direct employer<\/strong>, who has an employment agreement with the employee and assigns them to work under a third party<\/li><\/ul><ul><li><strong>The controlling third party<\/strong>, which oversees and directs the employee&#8217;s day-to-day tasks.<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Triangular employers must meet and maintain this 15% threshold during their accreditation period. These adjustments will enable the construction sector to deliver vital infrastructure projects while ensuring that labour hire firms continue to balance the use of domestic and migrant workers.<\/p><h4>\u00a0<\/h4><h4><span style=\"color: #ed7d31;\"><strong>Part of broader AEWV reforms<\/strong><\/span><\/h4><p>These changes are part of the Government\u2019s broader <span style=\"color: #ed7d31;\"><a style=\"color: #ed7d31;\" href=\"https:\/\/absoluteimmigration.com\/nz\/news\/aewv-2025-reforms-visa-processes\/\">reforms to the AEWV<\/a>,<\/span> announced on 17 December 2024. The reforms aim to simplify compliance requirements for employers while maintaining protections for migrant workers and bolstering key industries critical to New Zealand\u2019s growth such as construction and infrastructure, healthcare and aged care, technology and IT, agriculture and horticulture, and hospitality and tourism.<\/p><p>For more information on these changes and how they may impact your business, get in touch with our Absolute Immigration NZ team of experts today, and ensure your business is prepared for these upcoming changes.<\/p><h4>\u00a0<\/h4><h4><span style=\"color: #ed7d31;\"><strong>What\u2019s Next?<\/strong><\/span><\/h4><p>If you are planning to sponsor workers or employ individuals in the affected occupations, it is crucial to seek expert guidance to navigate these changes smoothly. Whether you are an employer aiming to attract international talent or an employee impacted by the new regulations, our knowledgeable team is ready to provide customised advice and help you explore the best visa options for your circumstances, ensuring a seamless process.<\/p><p>Contact us at <span style=\"color: #ed7d31;\"><a style=\"color: #ed7d31;\" href=\"aisupport@absoluteimmigration.com\">aisupport@absoluteimmigration.com<\/a><\/span> for personalised support and tailored solutions to meet your needs.<strong><br \/><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1808561 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1808561\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/absoluteimmigration.com\/nz\/\">.<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New Zealand\u2019s AEWV reforms streamline visa processes, reduce wage thresholds, and expand interim visa work rights for 2025.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":54181,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[20],"tags":[67,561,560,396],"class_list":["post-54137","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-new-zealand","tag-accredited-employer-work-visa-aewv","tag-construction-sector","tag-employment-new-zealand","tag-immigration-new-zealand"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/absoluteimmigration.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/54137","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/absoluteimmigration.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/absoluteimmigration.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/absoluteimmigration.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/absoluteimmigration.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=54137"}],"version-history":[{"count":15,"href":"https:\/\/absoluteimmigration.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/54137\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":54188,"href":"https:\/\/absoluteimmigration.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/54137\/revisions\/54188"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/absoluteimmigration.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/54181"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/absoluteimmigration.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=54137"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/absoluteimmigration.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=54137"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/absoluteimmigration.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=54137"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}