Changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) for employers and visa applicants

Policy effect

Imposed higher work experience and qualification requirements, set English language standards for applicants in ANZSCO skill level 4 and 5 roles, and shortened the maximum continuous stay for certain roles.

Conditions and exceptions

Validated condition or limit: Imposed higher work experience and qualification requirements, set English language standards for applicants in ANZSCO skill level 4 and 5 roles, and shortened the maximum continuous stay for certain roles.

Official source excerpt

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There are now higher work experience and qualification requirements, a standard of English for people applying to work in roles assessed as ANZSCO skill level 4 and 5, and a shorter stay in New Zealand if you are working in specific roles.

Review method

Two separate automated exact-claim source reviews

Other New Zealand changes operative in 2024

• 2024-04-01Immigration Employment Infringement Scheme
• 2024-06-10Expansion of Open Work Rights for Partners of Students in Green List Programmes
• 2024-06-16Disestablishment of AEWV Franchisee Category
• 2024-09-04Fijian citizens granted a New Zealand transit-visa waiver
• 2024-10-01International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) Increase
• 2024-10-01Maximum Duration Extension for Visas Granted to Partners of New Zealanders
• 2024-10-01Part-Time Work Rights for Migrant School Leavers Awaiting Residence
• 2024-10-24Vietnam Working Holiday Scheme Quota Increase
• 2024-10-31Removal of the Second Migrant Exploitation Protection Work Visa (MEPV) and Refinement of Exploitation Scope
• 2024-11-19Post Study Work Visa Instructions Amendment (Consecutive Enrolments & Eligible Qualifications Expansion)