Understanding the Job Check process

The Job Check application is arguably the most important stage of the three-step Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) process and is an area that requires close attention.

Once you are accredited, you must apply for a Job Check to receive job tokens – the official approval that allows migrant workers to apply for an AEWV linked to specific roles, locations, and pay rates.

All Job Checks must show the role is paid at least the market rate for that occupation. In addition:

• Green List roles still require a Job Check, but advertising requirements may be exempt.

• Highly paid roles (at least 2 times the median wage) are exempt from the labour market advertising test.

Job tokens are valid for 6 months from the date of issue.

Why is it so crucial that a Job Check is done properly?

If Immigration New Zealand (INZ) is not satisfied that no suitable New Zealanders are available for the role, your Job Check will be declined. This means you will not be able to recruit from offshore until a reconsideration or new application is approved.

INZ applies a strict labour market test, and even when a Job Check is approved, problems can still arise later in the AEWV stage if the Job Check was not prepared to the required standard. Poorly completed applications risk additional costs, delays, or even declines.

That’s why it is vital that Job Checks are submitted with complete detail and to a very high standard.

Not sure where to start? We can help you get under way.

We have been helping New Zealand employers manage all aspects of the visa and immigration process for over a decade and secure Job Checks for employers every day. Complete the form below and we will be in touch to guide you through the process and ensure your application is as strong as possible.