Accredited Employer Work Visa

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Accredited Employer Work Visa

The Accredited Employer Work Visa is for people who have a job offer from an accredited New Zealand employer. The length of the accredited employer work visa depends on your occupation and payrate.

Eligibility Criteria

Full-time genuine job offer and valid job token from an accredited New Zealand employer
Relevant qualifications and work experience
Good health and character

Benefits

• Ability to work and live in New Zealand for up to 5 years with a New Zealand accredited employer work visa. • Pathway to residence under certain conditions through the accredited employer work visa NZ. • Opportunity for some to bring family members on dependent visas while holding a New Zealand work visa.

Limitations

• Restricted to employment with accredited employers • Must earn a minimum payrate • Limited duration of stay based on occupation and pay rate under the accredited employer work visa New Zealand • Not renewable unless on a pathway to residency • Minimum work experience requirement of 3 years • People in some occupations must pass an English language test for a New Zealand job visa