The Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) is a visa pathway designed to help New Zealand employers fill skill shortages by recruiting skilled workers from overseas. The AEWV allows foreign workers to live and work in New Zealand when sponsored by a New Zealand employer who is accredited with Immigration New Zealand.

Who Can Apply for an Accredited Employer Work Visa?
👉 Foreign nationals who have a job offer from an accredited employer in New Zealand.
👉 Applicants must meet skill and experience requirements for the specific job being offered.
👉 They must also satisfy health and character requirements and may need to meet English language requirements for certain roles.

What Does an Accredited Employer Work Visa Offer?
👉 The AEWV allows workers to live and work in New Zealand for the duration of their employment contract, typically up to three years.
👉 It provides an opportunity to gain valuable work experience in New Zealand and potentially qualify for other visa pathways like residency.
👉 Partners and dependent children may be eligible to apply for visas to join the primary visa holder in New Zealand.
👉 It offers workers a chance to transition into permanent residency if they qualify under the relevant criteria in the future.