The latest immigration news for kiwi employers

We have had a few questions around the accreditation extension. To clarify, the extension applies to the accreditation status of an employer, rather than the actual Accredited Employer Work Visas status – held by the employee.

A quick update for you below, around accreditation extensions. The New Zealand government has extended Accredited Employer Work Visas (AEWV) from 12 months to 24 months to provide employers with greater stability.

It has been announced that effective immediately there is a median wage exemption for bus drivers set at $28 for an Accredited Employer Work Visa! Find out how this might affect you.

A new government announcement on Friday has confirmed random government compliance checks that employers do need to be prepared for.

Immigration New Zealand has now confirmed that from 24 April 2023 any new AEWV applications being submitted must meet the new wage threshold of at least $28.18.

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.