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.

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.
ApplicationESTIMATED PROCESSING TIMEFRAME
Standard and high-volume accreditation10 working days
Job check10 working days
Accredited Employer Work Visa20 working days