🇳🇿 New Zealand Work Visa 2025 – Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV)
Now Open for Skilled & Unskilled Job Roles
📝 Overview
New Zealand is actively seeking international workers under its 2025 Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) program. This includes both skilled and unskilled occupations, offering a renewable 2-year work contract and a pathway to permanent residency for eligible applicants.
🔑 Key Highlights
- Contract Duration: 2 Years (Renewable)
- Spouse/Dependent Visa: Available (based on ANZSCO level and job offer)
- Age Limit: Up to 50 years (Male/Female)
- Language Requirement: IELTS/PTE not mandatory for ANZSCO Skill Level 4 or 5 jobs
- Processing Time: 6–8 Months
👩💼 Skilled Job Vacancies
(Requires experience or qualification in relevant field)
- Software Developers
- System Analysts
- ICT Project Managers
- Network Engineers
- Supervisors
- Teachers
- Nurses
- Logistics Coordinators
👷 Unskilled Job Vacancies
(Less experience required; practical skills preferred)
- Warehouse Staff
- Truck Drivers
- Plumbers
- Caregivers
- Welders
- Supermarket Workers
- Waiters
✅ Eligibility Requirements
- Work Experience: Minimum 2 years OR relevant qualification/trade certificate
- Communication: Basic English communication required (especially for health/safety-sensitive roles)
- ANZSCO Alignment: Job offer and experience must align with ANZSCO codes
💰 Salary & Benefits
- Minimum Hourly Wage: 30 NZD/hour
- Medical & Social Benefits: As per NZ Government norms
- Family Visa Support: Possible based on job and qualification level
🛠 Work Permit Process
(Annex-1)
- Document Verification
Submit your passport, updated CV, recent photograph, education certificates, and experience letters in a single PDF file. Initial processing payment required. - Medical Test
A medical exam may be required based on your ANZSCO level. Second payment due before proceeding. - Employer Interview
Attend an online interview with a New Zealand employer. Be prepared to discuss experience, skills, and availability. - Contract Signing
If selected, the employer issues a job contract. Review and sign it. - Work Permit Approval
Once verified, your work permit will be processed and approved. - Visa Stamping
Submit your passport for visa stamping. Partial third payment due post-stamping. - Arrival in New Zealand
Begin onboarding and job assignment after arrival. - Final Payment
Final balance deducted from your salary over first three months.
📋 Checklist of Required Documents
(Annex-2)
1. Identity Documents
- Valid Passport (6+ months)
- Recent Photograph (as per embassy norms)
- Updated Resume
2. Character Documents
- Police Clearance Certificate (if staying >24 months)
(Only after agency instruction)
3. Health Documents
- Medical Certificate
- Chest X-ray (if applicable)
4. Employment Documents
- Qualification certificates
- Experience letters
- Trade/license certificates (if applicable)
5. Translation & Others
- Certified English translations (if documents are not in English)
- Embassy/nationality-specific forms (if required)
⚠️ Important Notes
- Roles in construction, agriculture, and healthcare currently have lower experience thresholds.
- AEWV does not require IELTS/PTE for ANZSCO Level 4 or 5 roles.
- Ensure document authenticity and correct ANZSCO alignment<