Employers
Employing Migrant Workers
Finding and retaining the right people is one of the biggest challenges facing many New Zealand businesses.
Whether you're employing your first migrant worker or managing a large migrant workforce, immigration requirements can be complex and time-consuming. Employer accreditation, Job Checks, Accredited Employer Work Visas, compliance obligations, and changing immigration settings all require careful attention.
We view ourselves as an extension of your team, providing practical advice, ongoing support, and expert guidance whenever immigration matters arise. Our employer clients range from sole traders and family businesses through to large national and multinational organisations. Many have worked with us for years and know they can simply pick up the phone whenever they need immigration advice or assistance.
We believe the best outcomes are achieved through long-term relationships built on trust, responsiveness, and a genuine understanding of your business and workforce needs.
Because when immigration is done well, everybody benefits: employers, employees, and the wider New Zealand economy.
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Employer Accreditation
Overview of the requirements, obligations, and monitoring standards employers must meet to become or remain accredited to hire migrants on the AEWV.
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Employer Accreditation Renewal
Guidance for employers needing to meet financial and AEWV compliance requirements.
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The Job Check
Overview of the Job Check process, including advertising requirements, ANZSCO assessment, pay and compliance rules, and steps employers must complete before hiring a migrant on the AEWV.
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Accredited Employer Work Visa Application
How to apply for an AEWV, including required documents, skill thresholds, processing times, and steps for lodging the visa application
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What you need to do
- Review the visa status of all of your existing migrant workers to check what type of work visas they hold, when these visas expire, and whether they have/are able to lodge a residence application
- Consider what your business needs are for new migrant workers in the next year and plan for your accreditation, job check and AEWV application processes accordingly
Request a no-obligation free proposal from Pathways® to assist with your employer accreditation and AEWV requirements
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