Variation of condition and partnership visa changes

Immigration New Zealand (INZ) have released:

• a new policy that will allow an Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) to be varied;
• an updated policy to allow an Essential Skills work visa (ESWV) to be varied; and
• an update, delaying changes to the eligibility of Partnership work visas supported by AEWV holders.

The AEWV and ESWV variation of condition policy changes are effective from 5 December 2022.

Varying an Accredited Employer Work Visa

A Job Change application can be used to vary the employer, occupation and location condition on an AEWV. A single condition or a combination of conditions on a AEWV can be varied. A Job Change application can be submitted via the form here. AEWVs can only be varied to allow holders to work for an accredited employer.