How to get a New Zealand work visa?

How to get a New Zealand work visa?

If you are a migrant looking for a job opportunity to work in New Zealand, then it is likely you will need an Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) before you can begin work.

01 Jun 2023 • Julia Zhang
Straight to residence for auditors!

Straight to residence for auditors!

From 29 May 2023, auditor roles have been added to Tier 1 of the Green List meaning applicants with qualifying employment, or employment offers, can now apply directly for New Zealand residence.

30 May 2023 • Richard Howard
Australia lays out the “big welcome” mat for NZ citizens

Australia lays out the “big welcome” mat for NZ citizens

The recent announcement by the Australian Government to enable New Zealand citizens to pathway easier and quicker to Australian citizenship is very much welcomed, but what will be its impact on the NZ job market and NZ employers?

25 May 2023 • Richard Howard
New Zealand puts out the welcome mat for truck drivers – finally!!

New Zealand puts out the welcome mat for truck drivers – finally!!

The New Zealand Government has announced a work to residence pathway for Truck Drivers. This is exciting news for NZ's trucking industry which has been experiencing significant driver shortages for many years.

11 May 2023 • Anthony Callaghan
Finally - Straight to residence for many health sector migrant workers!

Finally - Straight to residence for many health sector migrant workers!

The Government has recently announced the addition of 32 new health sector roles to the Green List aimed at addressing the skills shortage in the health sector.

19 Apr 2023 • Sally Forbes
Employer Accreditation extension and INZ post-accreditation checks

Employer Accreditation extension and INZ post-accreditation checks

The initial accreditation period for the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) is being automatically extended by 12 months. MBIE has also announced it will be carrying out post-accreditation checks.

17 Apr 2023 • Richard Howard
Changing or ending employment on an Accredited Employer Work Visa?

Changing or ending employment on an Accredited Employer Work Visa?

This is what you need to do if you are an Accredited Employer Work Visa holder changing jobs or if your employment ends.

06 Apr 2023 • Ramandeep Kaur
Additional Requirements for Filipinos travelling from the Philippines to New Zealand

Additional Requirements for Filipinos travelling from the Philippines to New Zealand

Filipino workers coming to work in New Zealand directly from the Philippines must obtain an Overseas Employment Certificate.

28 Mar 2023 • Ivy Obillo-Rodriguez
Strengthened protections and improved processes for partners of migrant workers

Strengthened protections and improved processes for partners of migrant workers

New changes have been announced to partner work rights, including an expansion of the Victims of Family Violence work visa to strengthen protections and improve processes for partners of migrants who have come to New Zealand for work.

28 Feb 2023 • Hon Michael Wood, Minister of Immigration
Government introduces the Recovery Visa

Government introduces the Recovery Visa

Our hearts go out to the people, businesses and communities who have been devastated by the recent floods and Cyclone Gabrielle. To assist with the recovery, the Government has announced the launch of the Recovery Visa.

27 Feb 2023 • Richard Howard
Do you have a complex immigration matter?

Do you have a complex immigration matter?

For many people, their personal circumstances can make navigating the requirements of any given visa category a difficult undertaking. The team at Pathways™ has experience in a broad range of complex immigration matters and are able to assist you with your immigration journey.

20 Feb 2023 • Charlotte Summers
A Migrant’s Guide to buying a home in New Zealand

A Migrant’s Guide to buying a home in New Zealand

There are regulations around overseas people buying property in New Zealand that one should be aware of before starting out on a home-buying journey.

14 Feb 2023 • Richard Howard