Immigration

Looming teacher shortage calls for overseas teachers to move to New Zealand

A recent report from New Zealand’s Ministry of Education highlights a looming teacher shortage, with an estimated 1,250 teachers needed by 2025. INZ is already taking steps to encourage overseas teachers to move to New Zealand The shortage is especially prominent in primary and secondary education, with regions like Northland and Bay of Plenty facing the greatest gaps. One of the key strategies to address this issue is the recruitment of overseas teachers. New Zealand is actively seeking qualified international …

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New Zealand Working holiday visa Quota opening dates for 2025

Did you know? A number of countries have a bilateral agreement with certain New Zealand to allow young workers/travellers aged 30 and below (up to 35 for some countries) to visit and work in New Zealand for up to 12 months! Certain countries/schemes have a quota and opening dates for each scheme and the number of available places for the year 2025 are listed below. Applications will be accepted until the designated quota is filled once each scheme becomes available. …

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Changes to New Zealand investment visa rules

The Government is streamlining the Active Investor Plus Visa to enhance New Zealand’s appeal for investment and stimulate economic growth. What are these changes? Effective from 1 April 2025, the following modifications will be implemented for this visa: Simplifying the calculation of investments The current weighting system will be replaced by two straightforward investment categories: Growth and Balanced. Lowering the investment required The minimum investment threshold will be lowered from $15 million to $5 million for Growth investors and to …

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New visa rules for “digital Nomads” in New Zealand

The New Zealand Minister for Economic Growth Nicola Willis has announced a change aimed at allowing visitors to work while in New Zealand under certain conditions.  The visa policy change for “digital nomads” will allow all overseas visitors, including tourists on NZeTA (New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority) and people visiting family, to work in New Zealand for up to nine months without breaching their visa conditions. Check your eligibility What is allowed under the digital nomad visa rules? Only remote …

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Big Shake-Up for New Zealand’s Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) Scheme

Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced exciting updates to the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) scheme, making it easier, faster, and more accessible for migrants to live and work in New Zealand. These changes aim to simplify pathways for skilled workers, reduce unnecessary hurdles, and ensure fair opportunities for migrants in the workplace. What is changing for migrants? Immediate Changes – Effective 27 January 2025 No More Online Modules Migrant workers will no longer need to complete Employment New Zealand’s …

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New 5-year “Parent Boost” Visa announced for 2025!

In addition to the parent residence categories, parents of NZ residents or citizens are  permitted to remain for a maximum of 18 months within a three-year timeframe on a multiple-entry parent/grandparent visitor visa. The Government has been working on, and is due to release, a new 5-year “Parent Boost” visa next year. The new visa may require the ability to cover possible healthcare expenses and to this effect the Government is also considering a healthcare levy. The levy system is in …

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New Zealand 2025 Job Market outlook

As we gaze into the future of 2025, New Zealand’s job market is poised for transformative shifts that promise to reshape the employment landscape across the country. A convergence of global economic pressures, the rapid evolution of various industries, and the introduction of new government policies is prompting us to reflect on what lies ahead for career opportunities. In this dynamic climate, several key trends are emerging that will likely influence New Zealand’s economic outlook and, in turn, the job …

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Changes to the Post Study Work Visa (PSWV)

Immigration New Zealand has made changes to the way they assess eligibility for a post-study work visa. The change is positive and expands eligibility to students who have undertaken subsequent qualifications. What changes for the post-study work visa? To be eligible for a post-study work visa, applicants must complete a New Zealand qualification that has been pursued full-time in New Zealand for the necessary minimum duration (depending on the course). They must also submit their application within the specified timeframe …

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Employer accreditation, Job Check and AEWV processing times

Immigration New Zealand has released updated processing times for certain categories of applications submitted in October 2024. By adopting a new triage and grouping methodology, INZ is now able to provide more accurate estimations of their application processing times, depending on a number of factors. Grouping applications by type, sector, or skill level, Immigration New Zealand increases their ability to process those most important applications in a timely manner. What impacts processing time? Incomplete applications naturally slow down processing times …

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Streamlined immigration process following business sale and restructure

The New Zealand government has implemented significant revisions to the accreditation process and the Job Check protocol aimed at streamlining the experience for employers and holders of the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) during events such as business sales, mergers, or restructures. These changes are part of a broader initiative to enhance efficiency within the AEWV framework, ensuring that processing times are minimised for all parties involved. Starting from 6 November 2024, important new guidelines will come into effect: 1. …

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