Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV)

Requirements

• Job offer from accredited employer
• Salary meets market rate (minimum NZD 23.50/hour from April 2025)
• 2+ years relevant work experience (reduced from 3 years in 2025)
• Job Token from employer
• Meet health and character requirements

Time and cost

Processing time

4-8 weeks

Validity

Up to 5 years (3 years for lower-skilled roles)

Cost

From NZ$1,540

Required

• NZ$1,540 application fee

Path to residency

Skilled Migrant Category after working in NZ

Documents

• Valid passport

  With adequate validity

• Job Token

  Provided by accredited employer

• Work experience proof

  2+ years in role

• Qualifications (if it applies)

  Relevant to position

• Police certificates

  Background check

• Medical certificate (if it applies)

  If staying 6+ months

• English test (if it applies)

  IELTS 4.0+ if required by role

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