Employer accreditation policy released

Update

Immigration New Zealand (INZ) have released a full draft policy surrounding the criteria for employer accreditation.

This most recent update outlines some essential information, including penalties for non-compliance by employers. We have summarised several of the key points below;

Key points to note

• Estimated processing time frames
  • Standard and high-volume - 10 working days
  • Job check - 10 working days
  • Accredited Employer Work Visa - 20 working days
• INZ have specified requirements for employers, which include the requirement to be a viable and genuinely operating business or organisation. This includes but is not limited to demonstrating that they:
  • Have not made a loss before depreciation and tax over the last 24 months, or