Update
The New Zealand government is proposing significant changes to
the employer-assisted work visa framework. This immigration update
is intended to give a brief overview of the key proposed changes.
Further updates will follow, when this consultation period closes,
and as new policies are implemented.
What are the key proposals?
- Introduction of a "gateway framework"
This is set to replace all employer-supported work visa categories
with a "gateway framework." The suggested framework is
largely employer-led and will introduce three stages that must be
satisfied before a work visa can be approved:
- Employer Check
This involves mandatory accreditation for all employers seeking to
support work visa applications.
