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ARTICLE · 03 OCTOBER 2024

A closer look at the impact of recent changes

Recent updates from Immigration New Zealand reveal a substantial decline in the volume of Accredited Employer Work Visa.

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Recent updates from Immigration New Zealand reveal a substantial decline in the volume of Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) applications since the changes announced on 7 April 2024. The latest data indicates an overall decrease of 40 per cent in volumes received across all AEWV stages.

While the changes implemented in April 2024 aim to potentially reduce net migration trends, their benefit to the New Zealand economy and society remains uncertain. The core issue persists: many employers struggle to find local staff, both skilled and unskilled.

This challenge is particularly pronounced in sectors such as construction, care, primary industries, and hospitality, where many vacancies are classified as skill level 4-5 occupations according to the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)

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