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Immigration New Zealand has confirmed that from 1 June 2026, English language requirements for Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) applications will extend to ANZSCO and NOL skill level 3 occupations.
Immigration New Zealand has confirmed further changes to the Skilled Migrant Category, with the new settings taking effect from August 2026.
Immigration New Zealand has announced important updates that will take effect on 9 March 2026. These changes affect both employers and migrant workers, particularly those using or planning to use the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV).
The Government has announced changes to the Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) Resident Visa that will give more options to migrants and more certainty for employers.
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced that a redesigned Job Check form will go live on 29 September 2025.
Contents: You can listen to this automated AI version of the article here: Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced important changes that will affect how employers hire and retain migrant staff. From 3 November 2025, INZ systems will begin recognising new higher-skilled occupations under the National Occupation List (NOL), which has replaced ANZSCO as New…
A new visa designed to help families spend more time together is arriving soon. The Parent Boost Visitor Visa will allow parents of New Zealand citizens and residents to stay in New Zealand for up to 5 years at a time, with the option to reapply once for a total stay of up to 10 years.
As of 10 March 2025, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has removed the median wage requirement from the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) scheme. This significant policy shift introduces a more flexible, market-driven approach to setting wages for migrant workers.
From 10 March 2025, significant changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) scheme will take effect, impacting how businesses hire and retain migrant workers.
From 10 March 2025, several changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) scheme will take effect. These updates aim to make the system more responsive to workforce needs while maintaining compliance requirements for employers hiring migrant workers.
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