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Employer Accreditation and Job Check
Employer Accreditation is a status granted to New Zealand employers who meet specific criteria, allowing them to hire skilled workers from overseas. Accreditation is given for 1 year to start and two years every time you renew. The process is essential for businesses looking to hire skilled migrants under the job check immigration system.
The Job Check is a process to ensure that the job offered to a migrant worker meets New Zealand’s employment standards and that no suitable New Zealanders are available to fill the role. The job check processing time depends on factors like compliance and documentation.
Eligibility Criteria Employer Accreditation
- Demonstrate a commitment to training and employing New Zealanders
- Meet fair employment practices
- Financial stability and compliance with immigration laws under job check NZ
Eligibility Criteria Job Check
- Job offer meets New Zealand employment standards
- No suitable New Zealanders available to fill the role, making a job check immigration NZ necessary
- Compliance with labour market test requirements
Benefits
• Ability to hire skilled workers from overseas • Streamlined visa application process for employees • Enhanced reputation as a fair and responsible employer
Limitations
• Must maintain accreditation status through compliance • Advertising required for most occupations, engaging Work and Income necessary for some occupations • Job checks are only valid for 6 months, and only for a specific job