The latest immigration news for Kiwi employers

In order to hire people on an Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) you must be offering the New Zealand median wage or higher (unless exempt). On February 27 2023, the median wage increased, meaning employers now need to be aware of the new wage requirements.

Immigration New Zealand has implemented further changes following Cyclone Gabrielle, to support workers who are part of the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme. The scheme allows New Zealand employers to hire overseas people to work in fruit, vegetable and grape-growing industries.

Today, Immigration New Zealand announced new conditions for partnership-based work visas, these new visa conditions will take effect for applicants approved with a Partner of a Worker Work Visa.  From 31 May 2023, partners of most Accredited Employer...

Firstly, our thoughts are with those impacted by the recent extreme weather events. We have been taking calls from many North Island employers this week, following the devastation of Cyclone Gabrielle. There is no doubt that the magnitude of this event will have...

The Skilled Migrant Category has reopened! This immigration category reopened on January 18th, with a new point threshold of 180 points, offering a fresh chance for employers to retain skilled staff and for migrants to attain New Zealand residency. Being...

If you have employees who entered New Zealand via the border exemption pathway and they are still on a Critical Purpose Visitor Visa (CPVV) it is time to choose their next visa. A change in policy late last year now allows CPVV holders to apply for aSpecific...

Recruiting and retaining skilled people from overseas in 2023? The past year was jam-packed with new immigration policies and changes, as you will have experienced! We’ve put together the following tips to help you recap and prepare for 2023 TIP #1 MANDATORY EMPLOYER...

The government announced yesterday, a whole suite of measures to further support New Zealand businesses through the global labour shortage, and attract more highly skilled workers long term. Here’s how this announcement will help businesses and employers like you:...

Two announcements already this week from Immigration New Zealand - one around AEWV holders and their new found ability to change the terms of their visa and another around Partner Work Visa rights. AEWV holders can now change vital conditions of their visa Previously,...

Although English isn’t a requirement for most temporary visa categories, it’s mandatory for many residence visa categories. This includes the recently reopened Skilled Migrant Category, as well as the newly available Green List Straight to Residence, Work to...