{"id":56780,"date":"2026-05-01T08:25:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T22:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/absoluteimmigration.com\/nz\/?p=56780"},"modified":"2026-04-30T15:07:24","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T05:07:24","slug":"work-to-residence-visa-wage-rules-clarified-for-employers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/absoluteimmigration.com\/nz\/news\/work-to-residence-visa-wage-rules-clarified-for-employers\/","title":{"rendered":"Work to Residence visa wage rules clarified for employers"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"56780\" class=\"elementor elementor-56780\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e26c462 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e26c462\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-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-afa09d7\" data-id=\"afa09d7\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-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-0881fec elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0881fec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Author: <\/strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><span style=\"color: #ed7d31\"><a style=\"color: #ed7d31;text-decoration: underline\" href=\"https:\/\/absoluteimmigration.com\/nz\/our-team\/anita-alletson\/\">Anita Alletson &#8211; Immigration Manager <\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>New Zealand employers continue to rely on skilled migrant workers to support critical workforce needs. For accredited employers, the Work to Residence visa can play an important role in retaining experienced employees in eligible Green List Tier 2 occupations.<\/p><p>Immigration New Zealand has clarified How Immigration New Zealand assesses <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><span style=\"color: #ed7d31\"><a style=\"color: #ed7d31;text-decoration: underline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.immigration.govt.nz\/visas\/work-to-residence-visa\/?utm_source=Immigration%20New%20Zealand&amp;utm_medium=Email&amp;utm_campaign=C0403_AgentPerformanceData2025_LIA_01April2026&amp;utm_content=New%20threshold%20guidance%20_Transport%20Work%20to%20Residence%20%7C%20INZ%20website%20btn\">wage thresholds and qualifying work periods<\/a><\/span><\/span> are assessed under the Work to Residence pathway. This is particularly relevant where employees have changed salary, role or employer before residence is lodged.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8763309 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8763309\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\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\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-01bb07e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"01bb07e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-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-7866d61\" data-id=\"7866d61\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-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-17bfbc5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"17bfbc5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span style=\"color: #ed7d31\"><strong>What has been clarified<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><p>Immigration New Zealand has issued revised guidance to better explain how eligibility is assessed for the Work to Residence visa. This update explains how Immigration New Zealand calculates the required 24 months of eligible skilled work is calculated within the 30 months immediately before a residence application is lodged. In addition, it confirms how wage requirements apply during the qualifying work period and at the time of application.<\/p><p>Updated guidance now addresses common situations that may affect eligibility, including:<\/p><ul><li>Salary increases or decreases<\/li><li>Moving to a new employer<\/li><li>Internal role changes<\/li><li>Breaks between periods of work<\/li><li>Pay falling below the required threshold<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>As a result, this provides a clearer framework for employers managing workforce changes for employees on a residence pathway.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-02e4252 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"02e4252\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\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\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4c47c1e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4c47c1e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-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-4ab1c9b\" data-id=\"4ab1c9b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-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-018bdd7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"018bdd7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span style=\"color: #ed7d31\"><strong>Work to Residence visa eligibility and qualifying work requirements<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><p><strong>Work to Residence visa eligibility<\/strong><\/p><p>The Work to Residence visa is available to workers in eligible Green List Tier 2 occupations who meet the relevant residence criteria.<\/p><p>To qualify, applicants must generally:<\/p><ul><li>Be aged 55 or younger<\/li><li>Hold, or have an offer for, a full time role with an accredited employer<\/li><li>Be in permanent employment, or a fixed term role of at least 12 months<\/li><li>Meet health, character and English language requirements<\/li><li>Complete the required qualifying work period<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>When Immigration New Zealand approves the application, the visa grants residence status in New Zealand. Eligible partners and dependent children aged 24 or younger may also be included.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Qualifying work requirements<\/strong><\/p><p>Applicants must complete at least 24 months of eligible skilled work in New Zealand during the 30 month assessment period. This work does not need to be continuous, and separate eligible periods may be combined.<\/p><p>For work to count, it must generally be:<\/p><ul><li>Full time<\/li><li>In an eligible Green List Tier 2 occupation<\/li><li>Paid at or above the required rate<\/li><li>Completed while holding an eligible visa<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Therefore, periods that do not meet these conditions may delay an employee\u2019s expected residence eligibility date.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-236477c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"236477c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\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\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d56c5de elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d56c5de\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-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-e32e939\" data-id=\"e32e939\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-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-defd05d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"defd05d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span style=\"color: #ed7d31\"><strong>How wage requirements apply<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><p>Applicants must meet the relevant wage requirement during the qualifying work period and again when the residence application is lodged.<\/p><p>The applicable rate will usually be either:<\/p><ul><li>The occupation specific rate listed for the role, or<\/li><li>The median wage where no specific rate applies<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Current published settings state NZD $35.00 per hour applies where no occupation specific rate exists, based on the 2025 median wage.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dc9971a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"dc9971a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\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\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-cb1d57d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"cb1d57d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-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-252e341\" data-id=\"252e341\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-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-5d884b7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5d884b7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span style=\"color: #ed7d31\"><strong>What this means for employers<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><p>For employers, the key issue is not only whether an employee has completed 24 months of work. Importantly, the work must continue to meet the visa requirements throughout the qualifying period.<\/p><p>Key employer considerations include:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Salary reviews:<\/strong> Ensure pay remains at or above the required threshold during the qualifying period and at the time of application.<\/li><li><strong>Promotions and role changes:<\/strong> Confirm the new position still aligns with an eligible Green List Tier 2 occupation where required.<\/li><li><strong>Business restructures:<\/strong> Review whether internal transfers, reporting line changes or amended duties may affect eligibility.<\/li><li><strong>Change of employer:<\/strong> Check that the new employer holds the required accreditation and that employment terms remain compliant.<\/li><li><strong>Payroll accuracy:<\/strong> Underpayments, inconsistent hours or payroll errors may create eligibility risks and evidence issues.<\/li><li><strong>Record keeping:<\/strong> Maintain clear records of contracts, remuneration, duties, hours and employment dates to support future applications.<\/li><li><strong>Retention planning:<\/strong> Identify key employees approaching residence milestones and review their pathway early to avoid unnecessary delays.<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Ultimately, employers who plan ahead are better placed to retain critical talent, reduce disruption and provide greater certainty to valued staff.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f2fef1b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f2fef1b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\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\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b9fc9bf elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b9fc9bf\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-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-3c15850\" data-id=\"3c15850\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-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-5735840 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5735840\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span style=\"color: #ed7d31\"><strong>How Absolute Immigration NZ can support you<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><span style=\"color: #ed7d31;text-decoration: underline\"><a style=\"color: #ed7d31;text-decoration: underline\" href=\"https:\/\/absoluteimmigration.com\/nz\/new-zealand-visas\/work-to-residence-visa\/\">Work to Residence<\/a><\/span><\/span> applications require careful alignment of occupation eligibility, wage compliance, visa history and supporting evidence.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/absoluteimmigration.com\/nz\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><span style=\"color: #ed7d31;text-decoration: underline\">Absolute Immigration NZ<\/span><\/span><\/a> helps employers secure stronger outcomes through eligibility reviews, workforce planning advice and high quality residence applications. We help businesses retain key talent with confidence.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19d562d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"19d562d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\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\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3883615 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3883615\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-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-f562f9c\" data-id=\"f562f9c\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-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-cca19b5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cca19b5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span style=\"color: #ed7d31\"><strong>Get in touch<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><p>For expert support with Work to Residence visa planning and New Zealand workforce strategy, contact <span style=\"color: #ed7d31\"><strong><a style=\"color: #ed7d31\" href=\"mailto:aisupport@absoluteimmigration.com\">aisupport@absoluteimmigration.com<\/a><\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24e9c7a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"24e9c7a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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