In a significant update for visa applicants and employers, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) is gradually replacing the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) with the National Occupation List (NOL).
As of 7 October 2024, accredited employers in New Zealand will face significant changes when hiring for ANZSCO Level 4 and 5 roles.
When it was introduced in 2022, the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) scheme changed the way New Zealand businesses hire migrant workers.
You can listen to this automated AI version of the article here: Contents: Be a Good employerPay for Visa RenewalsSupport residency goalsKeep communication regular and openWe’ve all heard the stories. Employers invest significant time and resources in international recruitment, only to have their new migrant employees apply for a variation of conditions or job change and…
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You can listen to this automated AI version of the article here: The rug is potentially being pulled from out beneath employers and current holders of AEWVs with the announcement of 5-year maximum visa validity which comes into effect on 27 November 2023. Previously, AEWV holders who were being paid at least the national median wage…
Contents: Try the search toolsFor organisations that don’t wish to be included in the accredited employer listImmigration New Zealand has launched a search tool on its website. This functionality will be helpful for Accredited Employer Work Visa applicants to check if their employer is accredited.The tool will also be useful for existing visa holders who are…
You can listen to this automated AI version of the article here: Contents: What is likely to happen if you don’t have all the evidence you need?What types of accreditation documents are likely to be needed?How to get help with accreditation documentsThe Accredited Employer Work Visa is proving to be invaluable for New Zealand businesses that…
Contents: HR Templates may not be sufficient for employer accreditation applicationImmigration NZ (INZ) currently requires “human resource policies and processes which are of a high standard”.VisaAide NZ works exclusively with ConsultingHQ for HR Process Development for Employer Accreditation Accredited Employer HR Documentation RequirementsHR Templates may not be sufficient for employer accreditation applicationSome HR companies offer low…
You can listen to this automated AI version of the article here: The proposed immigration changes the government recently have announced is looking to close the door to residency for many of what the government call “lower-skilled” workers by raising the salary threshold to $78,000 or $37.50 per hour based on a 40-hour working week…
