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partner visa

Visa options for partners

Partners of Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) and Essential Skills Work Visa (ESWV) holders can apply for a work visa based on their relationship to the AEWV or ESWV holder ...
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partner worker rebalance

Partner work rights changes under the Immigration Rebalance

As of May 31, 2023, partners of most Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) and Essential Skills Work Visa (ESWV) holders who are granted a partnership-based work visa must work for ...
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construction

Immigration Rebalance

The New Zealand government introduced new immigration policies in May 2022 to encourage employers to use the local workforce to fill lower-skilled, lower-paid roles. These changes are designed to reduce ...
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migrant worker extreme weather damage

Migrant workers in New Zealand

Migrants who are already in New Zealand and need to change their job role and location can do so for up to two months without breaking their visa conditions. However, ...
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Recovery Visa

Recovery visa – Specific Purpose Work visa

Migrant workers who want to help with the recovery efforts from the extreme weather events in the North Island can apply for a Specific Purpose Work visa. The visa is ...