Latest Updates to NZ’s Immigration Settings
The Immigration New Zealand recently announced several updates to the Green List, RSE, and more.
26/09/2023
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.
The new median wage of NZD$31.61 per hour will be adopted into the immigration system in February 2024.
From 27 November 2023, the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) will change to include a maximum continuous stay and a longer visa length.
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.
Effective immediately, employers will have a media wage exemptions set at $28 an hour when hiring bus drivers.
The Green List Straight to Residence pathway is now open and migrants employed in a role on the Green List may now qualify for a Straight to Residence Visa or a Work to Residence Visa.
