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AEW VISA

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Accredited Employer work Visa 

An Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) is a temporary work visa offered by Immigration New Zealand that allows skilled migrants to work for a specific accredited employer in New Zealand

 

With this visa you can

  • Work in New Zealand for an accredited employer who has offered you at least 30 hours work a week.

  • Study for up to 3 months in any 12 month period, or do any study required as part of your employment.

  • If you are eligible, apply for a Straight to Residence Visa, Work to Residence Visa, Care Workforce or Transport Work to Residence Visa.

  • If you are eligible, use skilled work experience in New Zealand to claim points towards the Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa.

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Benefits for Employers:

  • Streamlined Process: Employers with accredited status can hire migrants 

  • Access to Skilled Workers: Accredited employers can attract talent from overseas to fill positions where there might be a shortage of qualified New Zealanders.
     

Benefits for Migrants:

  • Work Authorisation: The AEWV allows the migrant to work full-time (at least 30 hours per week) for the accredited employer who offered them the job.

  • Potential Pathway to Residence: Depending on the occupation and meeting specific criteria, the AEWV can act as a stepping stone towards obtaining New Zealand residency through options like the Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa, Work to Residence visas  etc.
     

Key Points to Remember:

  • Employer Accreditation: The employer, not the migrant, needs to be accredited by Immigration New Zealand to offer AEWV positions.

  • Job Offer and Job Check: A valid job offer from an accredited employer and a successful "Job Check" (verifying no suitable New Zealander was found) are essential requirements.

  • Visa Duration: The AEWV can be granted for up to 5 years in certain skilled positions, or it could come down  if the migrant's job pays at or above the median wage in New Zealand or if its a lower skill level occupation. If the wage falls below the median, the visa duration may be limited to two years.
     

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Apply for employer accreditation

You can apply for 1 of 4 different levels of accreditation.

  • Standard accreditation is for standard businesses hiring up to 5 migrants.

  • High-volume accreditation is for standard businesses hiring 6 or more migrants.

  • Franchisee accreditation is for businesses that are part of a franchise. There is no limit to how many migrants you can hire.

  • Controlling third party accreditation is for businesses who place migrants with third parties while being the direct employer named in the employment agreement. There is no limit to how many migrants you can hire.

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You will pay a fee depending on the type of accreditation you need.

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You need to have:

  • an NZBN unless you are a foreign diplomatic mission

  • a business IRD number

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