The latest immigration news for kiwi employers

Our team is happy to visit your team for a Wellbeing Meeting. We find employers really benefit from these sessions that keep everyone updated on the immigration settings and explore options to bring family members to New Zealand.

Keeping up to date with INZ’s fast moving policy announcements is crucial for your business planning. Staying on top of these updates will help you understand the impact they may have on your people and help you make informed decisions to enhance your hiring strategies.

Starting 9th October 2023, a new simplified points system will be introduced, streamlining the process and providing a faster route to residence for individuals in high-skilled roles. It will also offer a clear pathway to residency for those who work in New Zealand for a specified period.

In an effort to enhance the healthcare and transportation sectors, Immigration New Zealand has recently announced significant updates to the Green List. Employers will need to be aware of these key changes and requirements in order to support employee residence and upcoming two-year ‘work to residence’ pathways for selected roles.

We’re off to Mystery Creek to join hundreds of other New Zealand businesses at the Southern Hemisphere’s largest agriculture event. Be sure to stop by our stand and say hello. Our team will be there to chat with you and answer any questions you have around Immigration Strategy, International Recruitment and Settlement Services. While you’re there, enter our draw for $5,000 towards your next international recruitment trip!

Did you know that by submitting your first employer accreditation before 4 July 2023, you will receive a free 12-month government extension and save your business around $1200?