• • This visa is for applicants with a job offer from an accredited employer.
  • It is the applicants responsibility to find genuine employment from an accredited employer in New Zealand.
  • Immigration New Zealand has been making frequent changes for applicants and employers, particularly regarding skills, qualifications, experience, and visa duration. Please check the Immigration New Zealand announcements. Link
  • Job titles and responsibilities are based on the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO). The current version for AEWV, SMC, and all temporary visas is version 1.3. Link to ANZSCO.
  • To check your job title, use the right-hand search bar in the ANZSCO link. The magnifying glass next to the job title will show labels, synonyms, mappings, and definitions, including Skill Level (ANZSCO level).
  • In 2025, ANZSCO will be replaced by the National Occupation List (NOL). Refer to this link for more details.
  • For Skill level 1, 2, or 3 jobs: The visa duration can be 5 years, provided the applicant meets the median wage and other requirements (skills, qualifications/experience, health, and character).
  • For Skill level 4 or 5 jobs: The visa duration can be up to 3 years. Applicants must have:
    • At least 3 years of relevant work experience, OR
    • A Level 4 qualification or above (with NZQA International qualifications assessment if required), OR
    • A bachelor’s degree or higher (considered relevant), AND
    • An IELTS overall score of 4 or equivalent English test (e.g., PTE)
  • For more information, please read the updates here.
  • Note: Gaining employment from offshore is challenging unless there are family or friends in New Zealand willing to guide you. For job search tips, refer to our blog.
  • Applicants are also advised to check for fake visas, scams, or offers from unlicensed agents to pay for job offers. Regularly check the Immigration New Zealand website.
• • Accredited Employer Work Visa
  • Green list occupations
  • ANZSCO list

If you think you are eligible for an Accredited Employer Work Visa, please book a paid consultation to discuss with our advisers.

Partners of New Zealand citizens or residents are eligible for an open work visa if they are in a genuine and stable relationship. The onus is on the client and the sponsoring partner to provide evidence of the relationship. This open work visa allows the partners to work for any employer in any position. In general, without the evidence of living together in a genuine and stable relationship, partnership based work visa can be challenging and most applicants would prefer first applying for a partnership based visitor visa to live with their partner in New Zealand in a genuine and stable relationship so they can apply for a partnership based work visa followed by a partnership based residence visa later.

Children and dependents of individuals holding a New Zealand work visa can apply for a visa that allows them to live, study, and work in New Zealand. This visa enables them to work for any employer in any position while residing with their parent. The application requires proof of the family relationship, and the visa holder must meet specific requirements to ensure they are living in a genuine and stable family environment in New Zealand. The supporting partner sponsoring must be in a role meeting wage requirements that allows them to support a work visa for their partner and a student visa for their dependent child.

If you are interested in seeking advice, please book a consultation with one of our advisers. Our consultation charges are $150 per hour via google meet or in person.