Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV)
Immigration New Zealand: from NZD 1,540 for the Accredited Employer Work Visa. The immigration levy was not shown on the page we read.≈ $924
Immigration New Zealand: 80% of applications within 5.5 weeks.
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Eligibility
(2)English language
DocumentConditionalMeet English through accepted citizenship/study evidence or tests (IELTS overall 4 or equivalent); applicable exemptions remain.
Verified officialRelevant experience
MandatoryMeet the employer’s skills and experience requirements. Normally prove at least 2 years of relevant experience OR an NZQCF level 4+ qualification, subject to the official evidence exceptions. Experience/qualifications must relate to the job; a bachelor’s degree or higher may be in any field. Meet any required occupational registration.
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Qualification
(1)Accredited employer
MandatoryCurrent offer from an accredited employer with an approved job check, at least 30 hours weekly. Pay must meet the job’s market rate and applicable minimum wage; a universal median-wage threshold is not required for AEWV.
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Preparation
(2)Job check approval
DocumentMandatoryThe employer must have an approved Job Check before the worker applies for the AEWV.
Verified officialHealth and character
DocumentMandatoryMeet health and character criteria; provide medical, chest X-ray and police evidence when your visa’s age, stay and history rules require it, including applicable previous-evidence exceptions.
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Skilled Migrant Category — INZ
Immigration New Zealand
Skilled Migrant Category resident visa requirements.
Accredited Employer Work Visa — INZ
Immigration New Zealand
Accredited Employer Work Visa for New Zealand. Currentoffer with accreditedemployer/approvedjobcheck and30hours; marketpay; role-specificskills and2yr/qualification alternative; health/character evidence depends on actualstay/history.
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