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Why your AEWV stand-down period needs to be in your workforce plan today

June 17th 2026 It's one of the most overlooked things in workforce planning, because it doesn't feel urgent until it is. A worker's visa isn't expiring this month, so it drops off the radar - and then the Read more

Two new residence pathways from 24 August 2026 - and the traps to watch

August 20th 2026 This is one of the biggest changes to skilled residence since the 6-point Skilled Migrant Category came in, and is the change that skilled trades people and those with solid experience but no degree Read more

Selling a business that employs AEWV staff - what happens to their visas

August 14th 2026 If you're buying or selling a business that employs people on Accredited Employer Work Visas, you must pay attention to immigration requirements alongside the deal. AEWV staff don't automatically Read more

Partnership work visas and Dependent Child visas for AEWV holders' families - what's involved

July 31st 2026 Up to 70% of failed international relocations are attributed to the employee's family or spouse failing to adjust and settle into their new country. If someone on your team holds an AEWV, their Read more

Job Change applications: what to do when AEWV staff want a new role

July 3rd 2026 An AEWV is granted for a particular role, in a particular location and with a particular employer. So when someone on an AEWV wants to change jobs - to a different employer, or to a genuinely differe Read more

Post Study Work Visa - who qualifies and what it is actually for

June 12th 2026 The Post Study Work Visa is an open work visa. It does not require a job offer and it's not tied to one employer. It lets a graduate work for almost anyone while they build the New Zealand experience Read more

Skill level 3 AEWV English test - what employers and current visa holders need to do

May 26th 2026 Immigration New Zealand has extended the minimum English language requirement to AEWV applications for roles classed as skill level 3 in ANZSCO or the NOL. Any application lodged on or after 1 June Read more

Median wage just changed - here's what it means for your AEWV roles

March 9th 2026 The median wage went from $33.56 to $35.00 an hour on 9 March 2026. It's based on Stats NZ June-quarter data from the previous year and updates once a year. The reason it matters is that a lot of Read more

Choosing between residence pathways when your hire has options

January 22nd 2026 Not everyone has a choice of residence pathway - but some people do, and picking the right one can mean the difference between residence now and residence in two years' time. If you're hiring a skill Read more

Green List Tier 1 vs Tier 2: what the Green List actually is

December 4th 2025 The Green List is New Zealand's list of occupations in genuine short supply. If a role is on it, it comes with a dedicated residence pathway that sits outside the usual points system. There are two Read more
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