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Accredited Employer Work Visa
The Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) is the main temporary work visa for migrant workers who have a job offer from an accredited employer in New Zealand.
It is an employer-led scheme with three separate application stages:
Step 1- Employer Accreditation
Step 2- Job Check
Step 3- Migrant Check
To support a migrant for an AEWV an employer must be accredited by Immigration NZ and have an approved job check. Only once these two stages have been completed can a migrant apply for an AEWV.
Step 1- Employer Accreditation
Employers must be accredited by Immigration New Zealand (INZ) to offer job opportunities to migrant workers. Accreditation ensures that employers meet certain standards and are committed to fair hiring practices.
There are three different types of accreditation:
Standard Accreditation: is for businesses hiring up to 5 migrants.
High Volume Accreditation: is for businesses hiring more than 6 migrants.
Controlling Third Party Accreditation: is for businesses (like Tradestaff) who place employees with third parties.
Accreditation is initially granted for a duration of 12 months and the fee is dependent on what type of accreditation you apply for.
To be eligible for accreditation a business or organisation must be viable, genuinely operating, and commit to meeting certain obligations as an AEWV employer. During the application process the business may need to show evidence that it meets these requirements.
Step 2- Job Check
The job check process allows INZ to verify that the job being offered by an accredited employer meets specific criteria. This includes ensuring the position is genuine, aligns with NZ labour market needs, and offers pair pay and working conditions.
The emphasis is on an accredited employer to complete a labour market test to demonstrate that there are no New Zealand citizens or residents who are available for the position on offer. A role must be advertised if it is paid at less than twice the median wage or is not on the Green List.
Once a job check is approved, a job token is issued to the employer which can be passed onto the migrant worker to use to apply for an Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV).
Step 3- Migrant Check
The final step in the three-step process for the AEWV is the migrant’s visa application.
Once a migrant has been issued a job token and has a confirmed job offer, they must complete an application and show evidence of their good health and character, that they are suitably qualified by skills and experience to do the work on offer and may have to demonstrate they are a bona fide applicant.
How can we help?
Immigration policy and regulations are complicated and subject to change without warning.
Tradestaff's experienced immigration experts are ready to assist you to navigate the complexities of the accreditation requirements and the migrant hiring process.
Making mistakes with the application process could lead to delays and declines. Let us help you get it right the first time. Using the services of a professional can save your business stress, time, and money.
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