Immigration NZ News
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Building a skilled team from overseas: how we helped Polymer Processing get there
How ongoing immigration support helped a New Zealand manufacturer build and retain an experienced overseas workforce.
Altering a job advertisement mid Job Check can cost you the application
Why changing pay or experience requirements during the advertising period can reset the clock and put a Job Check at risk.
Maximum continuous stay and the Peak Seasonal Work Visa: what you need to know
Immigration New Zealand has clarified how maximum continuous stay is calculated for Peak Seasonal Work Visa holders.
English language requirements extended to AEWV skill level 3 roles
New English language requirements now apply to AEWV skill level 3 roles from 1 June 2026.
Skilled Migrant Category changes confirmed for 24 August 2026
New occupation lists and residence pathways, and what they mean for skilled migrants and their employers.
Further detail on Skilled Migrant Category changes released
Updates to occupation lists and residence eligibility
Minister signals changes to post-residence conduct and employer compliance
Compliance changes and what they mean for employers
Engaging with Work and Income in good faith before lodging a Job Check
What employers must do to meet good faith engagement requirements.
Infringement notices cost employers over $520,000 in 2025
Implications of increased enforcement for accredited employers
Minimum wage changes employers need to be ready for
How the April 2026 minimum wage increase affects work visa eligibility, not just payroll.
The AEWV system is moving faster, but it is less forgiving. Speed is now the reward for precision
What faster processing really means for employers, and why accuracy now plays a bigger role in whether applications succeed or stall.
Work and Income engagement is being closely checked
What recent post-decision checks are showing about employer engagement requirements, and where mistakes are commonly being made.
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