Changes to Job Check Process and Accredited Employer Work Visa Applications

On April 7th, the government announced changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa that are affecting employers and workers in low-skilled jobs. These changes entail the implementation of minimum English language standards, experience and qualification prerequisites, restrictions on the duration of employee stays in the country, evaluations of roles based on ANZSCO skill levels 4 and 5, and mandates for engaging with Work and Income prior to applying for job checks. As of April 7th, 2024, occupation classifications will be assessed with ANZSCO. Overall, the stages remains largely unchanged, with a few additional requirements and the process.

STAGES

Employer Accreditation StageJob Check StageAEWV Stage

Stage 1 Employer Accreditation:

Stage 1 remains consistent; the process and criteria for obtaining employer accreditation remain unchanged.

Stage 2 Job check:

• Roles assessed equivalent to ANZSCO Skill level 1-3

  • 14 days advertising

• Roles assessed equivalent to ANZSCO Skill level 4-5

  • 21 days advertising

  • Engage with work and income

  • Detail report on labour market test conducted

Stage 3 AEWV Application:

 AEWV Application:

 For AEWV – Applicants 

that comes under ANZSCO Skill level 1-3

 For AEWV – Applicants 

that comes under ANZSCO Skill level 4-5

PTE / IELTS Requirements 

No IELTS / PTE required

* IELTS / PTE required

Skill Requirements

The Applicant needs to hold either of these:

• Minimum (relevant) level 4 qualifications, or

• Bachelors degree in any field, or

• 3 Years of relevant work experience

 The Applicant needs to hold either of these:

• Minimum (relevant) level 4 qualifications, or

• Bachelors degree in any field, or

• 3 Years of relevant work experience

 Visa DurationUpto 5 Years 

ANZSCO Skill level 4-5 jobs with AEWV pay rate paying at or above, the visa will be granted initially for 2 years with one year of extension possible subject to new job check approval

* English Language tests requirements are:-

 TestMinimum Score IELTS (General or Academic module or OSR)4 OverallPearson test of English (PTE Academic) 29 Overall TOEFL iBT31 Overall OETGrade D or higher in all 4 skills: listening, reading, writing and speaking.

Accreditation Renewal:

In May month, we'll reach out to employers with scheduled renewals, offering them essential information and support to facilitate a seamless renewal process.

If you have any questions, feel free to email us at advisers@kiwianaimmigration.co.nz or give us a call at 092202098.