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.
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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.
Significant changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) scheme will take effect from 10 March 2025. These updates, announced by the New Zealand Government in December 2024, aim to make the system more flexible and responsive to labour market needs.
With the upcoming changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) scheme from 10 March 2025, many migrant workers are wondering how these updates might affect their long-term visa options in New Zealand.
More changes are coming to the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) scheme in 2025. If you are a migrant worker in New Zealand—or planning to apply for a visa—these updates may impact your family, your job classification, or your work rights while waiting for a visa decision.
The New Zealand Government has announced significant changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) scheme, set to be rolled out in four stages throughout 2025.
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