Accredited Employer Work Visa

New Zealand is a land of opportunity and it's easy to see why many people are considering New Zealand to progress their job and career opportunities. With a plethora of job opportunities and great lifestyle options for anyone who chooses to live there, New Zealand has quickly become a popular destination for many skilled British workers - and you could be next. If you are considering working in New Zealand, then you will need to apply for an appropriate work visa. Providing you meet the eligibility requirements you could be on your way to a move Down Under sooner than you think.

Any New Zealand employer wanting to employ a candidate from overseas on an Accredited Employer Work Visa must first become fully accredited with Immigration New Zealand. Once accredited, the employer must carry out a Job Check to advertise the vacancy nationally to New Zealand based residents. Only then, if failing to find a suitable candidate may they offer the job to someone based overseas. However, with the current skill shortages, in many cases there aren’t the skills readily available in New Zealand and Immigration will approve the Job Check and issue a Job Token to the candidate being offered a job. After a period of employment, you may become eligible to apply for permanent residence.