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New visa rules for “digital Nomads” in New Zealand

29/01/2025

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 …

New Zealand 2025 Job Market outlook

06/12/2024

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 …

Extra requirements for AEWV employers in Triangular employment

02/09/2024

Immigration New Zealand is issuing a warning to triangular employers about the potential breaches of employment agreements and immigration accreditation rules if they place migrant workers with another triangular employer. What has triggered this warning? It has come to the attention of Immigration New Zealand that a few triangular employers have been engaging in the practice of placing their migrant workers with other triangular employers, who may then place these workers elsewhere. This practice is concerning for several reasons: Responsibility …

Government to ease skills requirements for certain roles

29/08/2024

What is changing? The Government is making temporary adjustments that ease skills requirements for certain types of role. The changes are meant to make it easier for employer to attract migrant workers in certain industries and roles, and are part of a broader review of the AEWV scheme to ensure its effectiveness. In essence, some roles in specific sectors will be exempt from the AEWV minimum skill requirement under the following conditions. The minimum skills requirement policy was introduced in …

New Zealand Immigration Visa fees due to increase late 2024

28/08/202409/08/2024

Immigration New Zealand – Increase in Visa Charges from 1st October 2024 Immigration has announced that from 1st October 2024 there will be an increase in visa fees. For many visa categories the increase is considerable ranging from 1.5 times to over 3 times the current fees. Currently there are cost differences depending on where you are located when you submit your visa application (onshore vs offshore). Moving forward the visa costs will (predominantly) be the same regardless of location. …

Residence pathway for Truck and bus drivers

14/06/202326/04/2023

Last year, the Government announced ongoing work on a transport sector agreement that would give a 2-year work to residence pathway for workers in critical transport occupations. The settings and eligibility requirements have just been made available. Median wage exemption for work visas Employers wanting to hire a bus driver on an Accredited Employer Work visa will have a median wage exemption set at $28 per hour (instead of $29.66). This is available effective immediately. From 26 April, eligible employers …

Residence pathway for health support workers

14/06/202312/04/2023

Work to Residence Pathway Immigration New Zealand continues to acknowledge the critical shortage of Healthcare Workers and the ongoing need to attract and retain skilled care workers in New Zealand. People who fall under the below occupations are able to apply for residence under the Work to Residence pathway if they meet the following criteria: have employment with an Accredited Employer and holds an Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) work in an occupation that is on the Care Workforce sector …

New occupations on the Green List for health workers

14/06/202311/04/2023

What is the Green List? The Green list is a list of occupations that are in shortage in New Zealand. To attract skilled migrants, the Government is therefore offering a preferred pathway to securing residence in New Zealand for people with these skillsets. Occupations under “tier 1” of the Green list offer a straight to residence pathway. Occupations under “tier 2” offer a pathway after working for 2 years in residence. The Green List now has a total of 48 …

New recovery visa for New Zealand

24/09/202325/02/2023

This category closed on 23 September 2023 and is no longer available. A new specific purpose ‘recovery visa’ The Recovery Visa is a new Specific Purpose Work Visa which allows employers to sponsor experts to come to New Zealand and assist with the rebuild. Early 2023, New Zealand’s North Island has been severely affected by cyclone Gabrielle and other extreme weather events. To assist with the recovery, the Government is supporting business by allowing them to quickly bring overseas experts. …

APRIL 2023 SEMINARS: MEET US IN PERSON!

14/06/202313/02/2023

Working and Living in New Zealand Come and join us to hear us speak about working and living in New Zealand. Upcoming seminars and events! Come and meet us in person this April! Our partner recruiters at Accent Health Recruitment will discuss the following: Job opportunities and recruitment advice Relocation Advice Housing Advice Information on schooling New Zealand Shores immigration consultants will provide Immigration advice New Zealand Accredited Employer Work visa Skilled Migrant residence category and Green List occupations (Straight to …