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.
Contents: You can listen to this automated AI version of the article here: We’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 switch to a different employer within months of arriving in New…
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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…
Contents: Immigration 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 looking to change jobs – where there is a visa condition is that…
Things have changed since this article was published. Update: As of 27 January 2025, employers are no longer required to complete or retain evidence of Employment New Zealand online learning modules as part of their accreditation obligations. Please contact VisaAide for advice based on the latest immigration settings. You can listen to this automated AI…
Things have changed since this article was published. Update: Immigration settings for employer accreditation documentation have continued to evolve since this article was written. Please contact VisaAide for advice based on the latest accreditation requirements. Contents: Accredited Employer HR Documentation Requirements HR Templates may not be sufficient for employer accreditation application Some HR companies offer…
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