Priya Pratap Immigration Consultant

12/01/2025

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18/12/2024

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18/12/2024

17/12/2024

Reducing the domestic workforce threshold for certain construction roles
The domestic workforce threshold for employers of certain construction roles is being reduced from 35 per cent to 15 per cent.

17/12/2024

Removing the requirements for completion of Employment New Zealand online modules
The requirements regarding online modules will be removed from 27 January 2025 for all current and future accredited employers and Recognised Seasonal Employers (RSE).

INZ will instead provide employers and workers with links to freely available Employment New Zealand or INZ webpages that set out employment rights and obligations at the most appropriate points in the immigration process.

17/12/2024

Greater work rights for those on interim visas
From April 2025, interim work rights will be extended to AEWV applicants who are applying from any work visa type or from a student visa that allows them to work during term time, supporting migrants to maintain employment while their visa is processed.

17/12/2024

Amending the Work and Income engagement requirement

The current requirement for employers to engage with the Work and Income will be amended to be declaration based. Employers must declare that they have, in good faith, advertised ANZSCO skill level 4 or 5 jobs with Work and Income and interviewed candidates who could have been suitable for the job. This can be done alongside the recruitment that employers will already be undertaking in the domestic labour market. There will also no longer be a set 21-day timeframe.

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17/12/2024

Increasing the visa duration for ANZSCO Level 4 or 5 AEWV holders to 3 years
Following feedback through consultation, the visa duration will increase to 3 years for new AEWVs issued for jobs assessed as skill level 4 or 5 on the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO). The visa length will change from 2 years (with the option of 1 additional year) to 3 years to align with the total time these workers can stay in New Zealand (their maximum continuous stay). Those currently on a 2-year visas will be able to apply for a further AEWV for 1 year if they meet the requirements.

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17/12/2024

Introducing new pathways for experienced seasonal workers

In November 2025, two new pathways for seasonal workers will be introduced, including a 3-year multi-entry visa for experienced workers and a 7-month single entry visa for lesser-skilled workers. The existing temporary seasonal pathways will remain available until then.

17/12/2024

Reducing the experience requirement for migrants
The experience requirement for migrants will be reduced from 3 years to 2. This ensures migrants are sufficiently skilled while addressing key issues raised during consultation.

17/12/2024

NEW EARNING THRESHOLD
AEWV migrants will need to earn at least NZ $55,844 a year to bring children, along with meeting other criteria.

17/12/2024

Removing the median wage requirement

Wage thresholds for all AEWV roles will be removed. Employers still need to advertise and offer AEWV employees the market rate for their position and workplace location. This change does not affect existing employment agreements. There are no changes to the wages that AEWV workers must earn to apply for residence.

31/10/2024

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