Accredited Employer Work Visa New Zealand Guide
For people with a full-time job offer from an accredited New Zealand employer.
Accredited Employer Work Visa requirements: who can apply?
- have an offer of full-time work from an
- meet work experience and/or qualification requirements depending on your job
- meet other requirements depending on the skill level required for your job
- have spent the required time outside New Zealand, after staying for the maximum time allowed, if applying for another Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV)
- show you can speak and understand English, if your job is skill level 3 to 5
- meet the other requirements of this visa.
- work in New Zealand for an accredited employer who has offered you at least 30 hours work a week
- study for up to 3 months in any 12-month period, or do any study required as part of your employment
- stay in New Zealand for up to 5 years — depending on your job, skill level, how much you are paid and when you applied for your visa.
What the Accredited Employer Work Visa lets you do
- work in New Zealand for an accredited employer who has offered you at least 30 hours work a week
- study for up to 3 months in any 12-month period, or do any study required as part of your employment
- stay in New Zealand for up to 5 years — depending on your job, skill level, how much you are paid and when you applied for your visa.
Accredited Employer Work Visa documents and evidence
- certified English translations of police and medical certificates that are not in English, if required
- scanned copies of the original documents.
Accredited Employer Work Visa FAQ
What is the Accredited Employer Work Visa?
For people with a full-time job offer from an accredited New Zealand employer.
How long can I stay in New Zealand on the Accredited Employer Work Visa?
The latest source snapshot lists 5 years based on the job offered. Check the official Immigration New Zealand page because visa conditions can change.
How much does the Accredited Employer Work Visa cost?
The latest source snapshot lists NZD $1540. Fees can change, so confirm the current amount with Immigration New Zealand before applying.
How long does the Accredited Employer Work Visa take to process?
The latest source snapshot lists 7 weeks. Processing times are indicative and can change.
Where can I check the latest official Accredited Employer Work Visa requirements?
Use the official Immigration New Zealand source: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/accredited-employer-work-visa/. Webfit News reorganises the public information for convenience but does not replace the official source.
Other work visa guides
Return to the main NZ Visa Guide to browse work, study, visitor, residence and family visa information or download another visa checklist.