The latest immigration news for Kiwi employers

LOOKING TO HIRE? DOWNLOAD OUR AEWV MEDIAN WAGE SUMMARY

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.

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UPDATES TO THE RECOGNISED SEASONAL EMPLOYER SCHEME

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.

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WORK RIGHTS ARE CHANGING FOR PARTNERSHIP-BASED WORK VISAS

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...

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Recovery Visa announced

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...

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DO YOU HAVE STAFF WHO ENTERED VIA A BORDER EXEMPTION?

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...

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