New Compliance Checks for Accredited 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.

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.

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...