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AEWV (Accredited Employer Work Visa)

The Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) is a system that shifts the focus of immigration onto employer accountability. It ensures that whenever a New Zealander cannot be found for a role, the business can seamlessly look offshore—granted they look after their migrant workers responsibly.

The process works sequentially across three strict check gates:

Step 1: Employer Accreditation – The business applies to INZ to prove they are financially viable and compliant with local employment laws.
Step 2: The Job Check – The business proves the role pays market rate and that they advertised locally first without finding a suitable Kiwi candidate.
Step 3: The Migrant Visa – Once the job check is approved, the employer passes a unique “job token” link to the migrant worker to apply for their visa.

Why is it Important for New Zealand Employers?

For local Kiwi businesses, holding AEWV Employer Accreditation is no longer optional—it is a critical business asset.

Legal Prerequisite: You legally cannot hire, support, or transition temporary migrant workers onto a standard work visa without being an accredited business.
Solves Skills Gaps: It serves as the primary operational tool to fill specialized or high-demand positions when local talent pools run dry.
Protects Brand Reputation: The rigorous framework safeguards the business ecosystem by weeding out bad actors and eliminating migrant exploitation.
Builds Market Authority: Holding formal accreditation signals to global talent pools that your business is a stable, ethical, and verified place to work.

What is the AEWV Capable Of? (Key Benefits & Features)

The AEWV is highly adaptable and functions as a powerful tool for both business growth and workforce retention. [1]

For Businesses

- Long-Term Staffing: Allows you to secure skilled workers for a maximum visa duration of up to 5 years, depending on the role’s skill level.
- Streamlined Pathways: Connects seamlessly with the National Occupation List (NOL) and Green List for simplified processing of high-priority roles.
- Flexible Renewals: Accreditation is renewable, giving companies a continuous pipeline to international talent markets.

For Migrant Workers

Full-Time Work: Grants the right to work full-time (at least 30 hours per week) for the sponsoring accredited employer.
Educational Access: Grants the flexibility to study for up to 3 months per calendar year or participate in employer-mandated training.
Pathway to Residency: Acts as a proven stepping-stone to Permanent Residency (PR) via the Green List or the Skilled Migrant Category.

First Name *

Last Name *

Date of Birth *

Country of Citizenship *

Email Address *

Mobile Number *

Visa Type

Reason of wanting to visit New Zealand *

Length of Stay *

Do you have an active passport? *

Date of Passport Expiry

Do you have a relative currently living in New Zealand? *

If yes, who will support your finances — you or someone else?

Provide your relative’s contact details currently in living in New Zealand (email/phone)

For a work visa, you must have at least 2 years of work experience to proceed with your application.

I confirm that I meet this requirement (minimum 2 years of work experience).

Submission of a resume/CV is also mandatory. Applications without an attached resume/CV will not be considered. *

I have attached my updated resume/CV to this application.

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