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🇳🇿 New Zealand

Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV)

Primary temporary work visa requiring job offer from an accredited employer. Employer must obtain accreditation (NZD $775-1,280) and job check approval (NZD $735) before worker can apply. Stay duration: 5 years for most jobs (skill levels 1-3), or 3 years for skill levels 4-5. Recent 2024 reforms removed median wage threshold - employers now pay appropriate market rate. Work authorization available 30-40 days after application. Includes seasonal options: Global Workforce Seasonal Visa (GWSV) and Peak Seasonal Visa (PSV) from December 2025. Path to residence via Skilled Migrant Category after required NZ work experience.

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Processing Time

30-40 days

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Cost

NZD $220-825 depending on visa type (fees doubled Oct 2024)

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Duration

5 years (skill levels 1-3) or 3 years (skill levels 4-5)

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Work Rights

Tied to sponsoring employer and approved job

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Renewability

Renewable as long as employer remains accredited and job check valid

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Path to Permanent Residence

Yes

Requirements

  • 1Job offer from AEWV-accredited employer
  • 2Employer sends application link
  • 3English language proficiency (skill levels 4-5 if not exempt)
  • 4Qualifications or work experience relevant to role
  • 5Market rate wages (median wage threshold removed 2024)

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