New Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV)
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New Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV)
The Government has introduced a new temporary work visa called the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV). The Accredited Employer Work Visa was introduced on 1 November 2021 and was replaced 6 of the existing temporary work visa categories.
Alongside the Accredited Employer Work Visa, a new employer-led system was introduced generally simplify the application process and make it easier for businesses and regions to fill genuine skills shortages when it is clear that there is no New Zealander available to do the job, or who can be trained up for the role.
AEWV A SINGLE VISA REPLACES 6 Temporary Work Visas
The AEWV replaces these 6 work visas:
New System has 3 Checks
The system will introduce 3 checks before an employer can hire a migrant worker. These checks are:
Things MIGRANTS WORKERS need to know
The new visa process is led by the employer offering the job. Your potential employer must complete the employer accreditation and job check before you apply for a work visa.
If you have a current temporary work visa you will not be affected as long as you are meeting your visa conditions and your visa remains valid.
If you have a Residence from Work visa application underway (requiring a further Work to Residence visa to be granted residence), you will be able to continue this process if you remain with your employer.
The changes to accredited employer work visas will not affect other work visas holders.
If you have a current temporary work visa you will not be affected as long as you are meeting your visa conditions and your visa remains valid.
If you have a Residence from Work visa application underway (requiring a further Work to Residence visa to be granted residence), you will be able to continue this process if you remain with your employer.
The changes to accredited employer work visas will not affect other work visas holders.
List of Temporary Work Visas not Affected
Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) Limited Visa
Working holiday schemes
Post-study Work Visa
Fishing Crew Work Visa
Religious Worker Work Visa
Specific Purpose Work Visa
Partnership work visas including Partner of a Worker Work Visa, Partner of a New Zealander Work Visa and Partner of a Student Work Visa
Partnership work visas including Partner of a Worker Work Visa, Partner of a New Zealander Work Visa and Partner of a Student Work Visa
Estimated Processing Timeframes
New Zealand Immigration have provided an estimate on processing timeframes for the AEWV. These are typical timeframes applicable to employers with a standard business model and no history of non-compliance.
| Application | ESTIMATED PROCESSING TIMEFRAME |
|---|---|
| Standard and high-volume accreditation | 10 working days |
| Job check | 10 working days |
| Accredited Employer Work Visa | 20 working days |
