Tag: accredited_employer_work_visa
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New Zealand First Pledges to Scrap Accredited Employer Work Visa
New Zealand First says it will end the Accredited Employer Work Visa and replace it with a shortage-led Skilled Work Visa tied to named occupations, regions and proven need.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsOther PartiesEmployment and LaborEconomySocial Issues New Zealand FirstAccredited Employer Work VisaSkilled Work Visaimmigration policymigrant workersskills shortageNew Zealand unemploymentNZ FirstElection
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Labour Pledges Immigration Overhaul to Match New Zealand's Capacity
A Labour government would plan immigration around workforce, housing and infrastructure needs, extend the wait for permanent residence to four years, and strengthen protections for migrants.
Politics and GovernmentLabour PartyElectionEmployment and LaborSocial IssuesLegal New Zealand Labour PartyPhil Twyfordimmigration policyAccredited Employer Work Visapermanent residencemigrant exploitation
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New Zealand Extends English Language Requirements for Key Work Visas
New Zealand will extend minimum English language requirements to Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) skill level 3 roles from June 1, 2026, impacting new applicants and some renewals to ensure basic communication and align with residence pathways.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEmployment and LaborEducation ImmigrationAccredited Employer Work VisaEnglish Language RequirementsErica StanfordWork VisasSkill Level 3New Zealand Government