AEWV
Accredited Employer Work Visa
The Accredited Employer Work Visa is a work visa that can be renewed for a maximum of 5 years if you receive a job offer from an accredited employer and work at least 30 hours per week.
Visa Features
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Can study at various levels for up to 3 months within a 12-month visa period, and part-time work is also allowed during study
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Depending on occupation, can apply for various visas including Straight to Residence Visa, Work to Residence Visa and Care Workforce
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Can apply for points if you have at least 6 years of work experience in New Zealand
Application Requirements
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Job offer at New Zealand Median Wage of NZD$33.56 per hour or above + employment of at least 30 hours per week
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Occupations subject to Sector Agreement qualify at Median Wage (based on NZ$33.56 - August 2025) or above employment terms
Immigration Methods Through AEWV
Immigration methods through AEWV vary depending on the occupation.
- Sector Agreement – For certain occupations (e.g., Care Workforce – Aged or disabled carer, Nursing support worker), you can apply for permanent residency through the 2-year work to residence pathway after completing 2 years of relevant work
- Skilled migration method by adding points for work experience gained in New Zealand through AEWV
Under the revised skilled migration law, we recommend consulting with a licensed immigration adviser about an immigration strategy suited to your individual situation and circumstances.
What is a New Zealand Licensed Immigration Adviser?
The immigration adviser system, implemented from 4 May 2009, aims to protect migrants through accurate legal advice from advisers verified by the Immigration Advisors Authority under the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, and to facilitate fast and efficient immigration processing through cooperation between immigration advisers and Immigration New Zealand. Therefore, when seeking immigration advice or applying for visas in New Zealand, it’s important to first verify that your adviser is a New Zealand government-licensed immigration adviser.
Licensed immigration advisers can be searched on the Immigration Advisors Authority website.
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We hope you will safely pursue your study-to-immigration or immigration consultation with Education New Zealand-certified consultants who hold New Zealand government-licensed immigration adviser qualifications, and achieve your dreams in New Zealand together.
