The latest immigration news for kiwi employers
Critical INZ update – August 2025 wage threshold increase
Critical Immigration New Zealand update – Wage thresholds for applications are increasing from 18 August 2025. Learn more!
Immigration update – New roles add to the Green List and median wage updates
Two key changes have just been announced by Immigration New Zealand this afternoon that will impact how employers hire and retain skilled workers. The Green List will soon include ten new skilled trade roles, and the Median Wage threshold for Skilled Residence Visa...
Immigration Update – The new Parent Boost Visa
The Government has just announced a new visa designed to help reunite families – and it could have significant flow-on benefits for employers and businesses across New Zealand. The Parent Boost Visa provides a way for parents of visa holders to stay in New Zealand for...
Auckland Businesses Gain a New Immigration Advantage
We’re delighted to announce a partnership between Working In and the Auckland Business Chamber, giving Auckland employers a real edge in attracting and retaining global talent. Auckland’s 227,000+ businesses employ over a million people and rely heavily on skilled...
AEWV Expiries are closer than you think – are you ready?
Three years on, the first AEWV holders may be nearing visa expiry. Here’s what employers and workers need to know about next steps.
Immigration update – Changes to Interim Visas & Minimum Wage update for employers
Changes to Interim Visas – Effective 8 April 2025 We wanted to update you on important changes that may affect your workforce planning. Just announced by Immigration New Zealand - new Interim Visa rules that grant more work rights to visa holders, more protection for...

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