The Specific Purpose Work Visa – a good option for employers

The Specific Purpose Work Visa – a good option for employers

The Specific Purpose Work Visa offers a flexible, cost-effective solution for NZ employers needing short-term skilled workers.

04 Jun 2025 • Richard Howard
After 33 years...INZ gets its act together!

After 33 years...INZ gets its act together!

It has taken 33 years, but Immigration New Zealand may now have its act together!

08 May 2025 • Richard Howard
Visas for partners of New Zealand citizens and residents

Visas for partners of New Zealand citizens and residents

A person may apply for a work, visitor or resident visa based on their partnership relationship with their NZ citizen or resident partner.

07 Apr 2025 • Ramandeep Kaur, John Henderson, Sally Forbes
Dealing with False, Misleading or Withheld Information

Dealing with False, Misleading or Withheld Information

In September 2023, INZ changed the way they deal with false, misleading, or withheld information while processing temporary and resident visa applications.

13 Mar 2025 • Charlotte Summers
Further changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa

Further changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa

The next round of the previously announced changes to the AEWV regime come into effect from 10 March 2025.

10 Mar 2025 • Sally Forbes
Obtaining an International Qualification Assessment (IQA)

Obtaining an International Qualification Assessment (IQA)

If you are planning a move to NZ, you may need to have your qualifications assessed by the NZQA.

07 Feb 2025 • Mayank Goel
What immigration changes can employers expect in 2025?

What immigration changes can employers expect in 2025?

Employers are going to see multiple positive changes in immigration policies in 2025.

04 Feb 2025 • Richard Howard
Securing the skills and experience NZ needs

Securing the skills and experience NZ needs

The Government has announced significant reforms to the AEWV scheme in 2025. Changes include removing median wage thresholds, reducing work experience requirements, and streamlining the Job Check process.

17 Dec 2024 • Hon Erica Stanford, Minister of Immigration and Education
We have to better plan our immigration settings for the future

We have to better plan our immigration settings for the future

We need immigration policies that are much better at future-proofing New Zealand’s actual skill needs.

04 Nov 2024 • Richard Howard
Open work rights return for partners of high skilled migrants

Open work rights return for partners of high skilled migrants

The Government is making changes to provide open work rights to more partners of migrant workers, allowing them to work for any employer in any position in New Zealand.

23 Oct 2024 • Hon Erica Stanford, Minister of Immigration and Education
Changes to Migrant Exploitation Protection Work Visa

Changes to Migrant Exploitation Protection Work Visa

The Government is tightening the Migrant Exploitation Protection Work Visa.

17 Oct 2024 • Hon Erica Stanford, Minister for Immigration
New Zealand Immigration – at the cross roads

New Zealand Immigration – at the cross roads

New Zealand's immigration cycles create challenges for long-term planning in health, education, and infrastructure. With a declining net migration and an aging population, the country needs stable, long-term migration policies to address future workforce and demographic needs.

04 Oct 2024 • Richard Howard