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
Teaching in New Zealand

Teaching in New Zealand

Secondary teachers have a pathway to New Zealand residence under the Green List Straight to Residence (Tier 1) category.

20 Jan 2025 • John Henderson
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
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.

27 Nov 2024 • Ramandeep Kaur
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
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
Visa charges to increase from 1 October

Visa charges to increase from 1 October

Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced very significant increases to most visa application fees, which will take effect from October 1, 2024.

09 Aug 2024 • Mayank Goel
Employers be aware – immigration policy changes will impact you!

Employers be aware – immigration policy changes will impact you!

The Government has recently introduced a number of policy changes which are going to impact all accredited employers.

02 May 2024 • Richard Howard
The impact on the Racing Industry of the new work visa policy changes – effective 7 April 2024

The impact on the Racing Industry of the new work visa policy changes – effective 7 April 2024

The new policy changes have the potential to significantly impact the racing industry in respect to the ability of migrant workers to take up Track Work Rider and Stable Hand roles.

22 Apr 2024 • Tim Howard
Government introduces significant immigration policy changes – effective 7 April 2024

Government introduces significant immigration policy changes – effective 7 April 2024

The Government has introduced a number of changes as a consequence of concerns over unsustainable immigration levels, and the high proportion of low skilled workers coming to NZ under the AEWV.

08 Apr 2024 • Richard Howard