The Accredited Employer Work Visa is presently the most popular route for working in New Zealand. The following information is provided to offer an insight into the processes. Your licensed immigration adviser will advise of the exact process during your pathway consultation.
Broad details of the process follow
Requires the skilled migrant to secure employment with a New Zealand employer who is accredited with Immigration NZ
Have a job offer with a compliant employment agreement
Be suitably qualified and experienced for the job you have been offered
Depending on the level of skills and occupation of the skilled migrant, a job check may be required. This is a check required of employers by Immigration NZ to see if there are New Zealanders who are skilled or realistically trainable and available to do the job
Some lower skilled workers may be required to complete an English language test
Applicants must pass character and medical assessments in most cases
The current median wage must be paid as a minimum
A wide range of documents are required prior to lodging visas which your adviser will discuss with you