Your Questions Answered

We know how important it is for you to have the people you need for your business, which is why we advise you to get ahead of these upcoming Immigration New Zealand changes and start preparing.

If you’re intending to support further Job Checks, AEWV or skilled residence applications, you would still be required to renew your AEWV Accreditation.

Your business must apply to Immigration New Zealand to become an Accredited Employer. This is potentially a long process with very specific requirements.

There are a number of potential steps involved and documents to be submitted such as proof of compliance with employment and immigration law and being financially sound. In our experience, many employers are finding it takes a while to prepare for Accreditation.

We understand this may seem complex and daunting, however it is a pending reality. It is crucial to get organised now to avoid any potential risks around team member retention and hiring.

Get underway now and contact us today to assist with your accreditation application, to avoid risks or road blocks.

A Job Check application is the second stage of the 3-Gate system. Once you are accredited, you must apply for a Job Check for each role you want to hire a migrant worker for. At this stage, the relevant labour market testing must be submitted. There are new requirements for the advertising that were not in the previous work visa policy. A Job check once approved is valid for 6 months.

You still need to get underway with Accreditation as you will not be able to support their visa renewal if you are not Accredited with Immigration New Zealand. Quite simply, they will no longer be able to work for you if they require a renewal and you are not an Accredited Employer.

You will need to have gained Accreditation status and have approved Job Checks before you are able to hire and support migrant staff with a work visa.