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The New Zealand government announced significant changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) in 2025.
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Additional Information: In addition, the government is introducing greater work rights for interim visas in April and two new pathways for seasonal workers in November. Officials also stated that a new job check process will be introduced in mid-2025 to further streamline the process for low-risk employers and help reduce processing times.
BAL Analysis: More information about these changes is expected in early 2025. These important updates — including removing the median wage threshold, reducing experience requirements to two years and introducing new seasonal visa pathways — are designed to support employers and allow them to better fill skill gaps. The changes are also being implemented to ensure migrants are sufficiently skilled while addressing key issues the government is focusing on in 2025.
This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice Group.
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