Short answer: New Zealand's Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) requires the employer to be accredited and to provide a qualifying job offer. Roles usually need a labour-market test or fall under green-list facilitation. Holders work for that employer and may later seek residence when eligible.
Information updated to October 2026.
What must the employer do first?
The employer obtains accreditation, completes job checks (labour-market or green-list routes), then issues an offer that supports the visa. The applicant meets health, character and role-match tests.
| Step | Who | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Employer accreditation | Employer | Immigration New Zealand approval |
| Job check | Employer | Labour-market or green-list process |
| Job offer | Employer | Pay and duties meet standards |
| Visa application | Applicant | Health, character, documents |
| Residence | Both | Depends on time and category rules |
Global Immigrate note
Confirm accreditation and role eligibility before relocating. Applications are handled by Global Immigrate's in-house professional immigration team.
Use the programme-matching tool or contact Global Immigrate advisors.
This article is general information, not legal or tax advice.