AEWV Accreditation Specialists

For Employers

Employer Hub: Your Guide to Hiring Migrants in New Zealand

Complete guide for New Zealand employers on accreditation, hiring international workers, AEWV requirements, and compliance obligations. Navigate the.

3 steps

To hire overseas

12+

Employer guides

Free

To read

The hiring process

Get Accredited

Apply for AEWV employer accreditation — Standard or High-Volume. Demonstrates your business meets INZ requirements.

Learn more

Run a Job Check

Before hiring overseas, prove you've genuinely tried to fill the role locally. Job Check generates a token for the worker.

Learn more

Support the Visa

Your worker applies for an AEWV using the Job Token. You may need to provide employment documentation.

Learn more

Stay Compliant

Ongoing obligations: pay rates, working conditions, settlement support, and INZ monitoring requirements.

Learn more

Need the right support for your AEWV or accreditation?

Tell us your situation and we'll find who can help — an IAA-licensed adviser or immigration lawyer specialising in employer accreditation, job checks, and migrant worker compliance. Free to submit.

IAA-licensed advisers only

Free to submit

Details stay private

Find my path — it's free

Getting Accredited

Employer Accreditation Guide NZ

Employer Accreditation Guide: How to Become an Accredited Employer Employer accreditation is essential for New Zealand businesses wanting to hire migrant workers. Under the Accredited Employer Wor...

Read guide

Getting Accredited

Employer Accreditation Categories NZ

Employer Accreditation Categories: Which Type Do You Need? New Zealand's employer accreditation system has three categories designed for different types of employers. Understanding which category...

Read guide

Getting Accredited

Employer Accreditation Renewal NZ

Accreditation Renewal: How to Renew Employer Accreditation Employer accreditation expires and must be renewed to continue sponsoring migrant workers. Understanding the renewal process helps you ma...

Read guide

Hiring Process

Job Check NZ: Employer Guide

Job Check NZ: Complete Guide to Employer Job Verification The Job Check is the second stage of New Zealand's work visa system for accredited employers. Before a migrant can apply for an AEWV, the...

Read guide

Hiring Process

Hiring Migrant Workers in NZ

Hiring Migrant Workers in NZ: Employer's Complete Guide Hiring overseas workers can solve genuine skills shortages in your business, but New Zealand's immigration system requires employers to meet...

Read guide

Hiring Process

Supporting Employee Visa Applications

Supporting Employee Visa Applications: NZ Employer Guide As an employer, you play a crucial role in your migrant employees' immigration journeys. From initial work visa sponsorship through to resi...

Read guide

Hiring Process

Recruiting Skilled Migrants to NZ

Recruiting Skilled Migrants to NZ: Best Practices for Employers Recruiting skilled migrants can solve critical talent shortages, but successful international recruitment requires different approac...

Read guide

Compliance & Obligations

Employer Immigration Obligations NZ

Employer Immigration Obligations: Compliance Guide for NZ Businesses Hiring migrant workers brings significant obligations beyond standard employment law. Accredited employers must maintain compli...

Read guide

Compliance & Obligations

NZ Visa Compliance Guide for Employers

NZ Visa Compliance Guide for Employers: Avoid Penalties & Fines Employing migrant workers in New Zealand creates legal obligations that extend well beyond the initial visa approval. Immigration Ne...

Read guide

Compliance & Obligations

Employer Compliance Monitoring NZ

Employer Compliance Monitoring NZ: Staying Accredited Becoming an accredited employer is just the beginning. Maintaining accreditation requires ongoing compliance with your obligations. Immigratio...

Read guide

Onboarding & Support

Onboarding Migrant Employees NZ

Onboarding Migrant Employees NZ: Complete Employer Guide Onboarding migrant employees requires more than standard new hire processes. Migrants face unique challenges—adapting to a new country, und...

Read guide

Onboarding & Support

Hiring International Students NZ

Hiring International Students NZ: Complete Employer Guide International students represent a valuable talent pool for New Zealand employers—bringing skills, energy, and diverse perspectives to wor...

Read guide