by | August 30, 2024 | Info Article
If you are a New Zealand business owner, you may be interested in becoming an NZ-accredited employer. These kinds of businesses can sponsor skilled migrant workers to come and work for them in New Zealand. This can be a great way to attract and retain talented employees who give your business a competitive edge.
Of course, your business must meet a few requirements before you can apply to become an accredited employer. You’ll have to meet this criteria, pay a fee and apply for the status.
An NZ-accredited employer is a business accredited by Immigration New Zealand and is allowed to employ workers with an Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV). It’s a smart way for employers to search for and hire even more skilled workers.
Becoming accredited is especially important because the Essential Skills work visa category closed in 2022 and was replaced by the Accredited Employer Work Visa. Companies that employed Essential Skills workers needed to apply for accreditation if they wanted to keep those workers employed.
There are several levels of accreditation, and which level you need will depend on your business type. The four levels for NZ accredited employers are:
There are several benefits to becoming an accredited employer. New Zealand businesses that wish to grow their company and become more successful may want to become an NZ-accredited employer because:
There are a number of requirements that businesses must meet to become accredited employers. First of all, only businesses that are genuine New Zealand businesses can apply for accreditation. Your company must be a real business operating legally under New Zealand’s laws.
You must also meet a few requirements to apply to be an NZ-accredited employer.
If you’re a standard business, you must meet at least one of these criteria:
If your business is a franchise, you must meet at least one of these criteria:
If you’re placing migrants with a third party:
Navigating the world of immigration law and accreditation requirements can be very confusing, so we at Auckland South Immigration Consultants are here to help. You can visit our site to learn even more about your opportunities and what we can do for you.
For direct assistance with your situation, you can also contact us by calling us on +64 9 279 7283 or by using our form on our contact page.
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