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ARTICLE · 03 JANUARY 2025

Accredited Employer Work Visa Improvements Forthcoming

Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy
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Progressively throughout 2025, the New Zealand government will remove the median wage threshold, reduce experience requirements, introduce new seasonal visa pathways...

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At a Glance

  • Progressively throughout 2025, the New Zealand government will remove the median wage threshold, reduce experience requirements, introduce new seasonal visa pathways, and redesign the Job Check process of the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) program.
  • These changes are expected to reduce the administrative burdens of AEWV applicants and address the labor shortages in New Zealand.

The situation

The New Zealand government will implement key changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) program to address labor shortages and support economic growth.

A closer look

DETAILS IMPACT

Key changes effective January 27, 2025:

  • Online module requirements removed. Completing the Employment New Zealand online module will no longer be required (these trainings help employers and employees learn about their rights). Instead, employers and workers will receive links to key employment rights and obligations during the

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