Path context

Visa / work rights

Use visa information to verify whether a career path is workable for you. Visa and work rights stay separate from the public CampCareer Score.

7 verified routes

WorkEmployer-sponsored work

Accredited Employer Work Visa

New Zealand

Official source
Processing time

80% within 7 weeks

Success rate

Not published

Duration

Up to 5 years, depending on the job offered and visa conditions

Min. salary

The pay in the approved job offer must meet the current role and immigration requirements

Requirements

6 items
  • Current offer of at least 30 hours of work a week from an AEWV-accredited employer
  • The employer has an approved job check and sends the applicant the official application link
  • Required work experience, qualification or skill evidence for the job's ANZSCO or National Occupation List level
  • English-language evidence when required for skill-level 3 to 5 work
  • Occupational registration when the profession requires it in New Zealand
  • Work only for the employer and job stated in the visa conditions; a second job or employer change requires the appropriate approval

Process overview

Total: 80% within 7 weeks
  1. 1

    Confirm the visa and current rules

    Before applying

    Use the linked Immigration New Zealand page to check the qualification, nationality, age, job, funds and health conditions that apply.

  2. 2

    Prepare supporting evidence

    Application stage

    Collect the passport, offer of place, qualification, funds, insurance, job offer, employer, training or residence evidence required for the route.

  3. 3

    Submit online

    Application stage

    Most of these visas are submitted through Immigration Online. Employer-linked routes also require the employer's accreditation, job check or application link.

  4. 4

    Complete the decision and visa conditions

    80% within 7 weeks

    Respond to any evidence request and check the final eVisa conditions before studying, working, changing employer or travelling.

Cost breakdown

  • Online visa cost fromNZ$1,540.00
Total listed costNZ$1,540.00

The route page lists the application cost from NZD 1,540. Employer accreditation, recruitment and job-check costs must not be passed to the worker. Immigration fees and the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy can depend on the visa and passport; confirm the current total before applying.

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