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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 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 ...
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Median wage threshold: hourly rate increases to $29.66 on 27 February 2023

The Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) and other New Zealand visa schemes use wage thresholds that are indexed to the median wage. This means that the criteria to grant visas ...
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EOI-Selection

EOI selection information – Feb 2023

The number of Expressions of Interest (EOIs) selected each quarter will continue to be adjusted as more data about the rate at which EOIs turn into approved visas becomes available ...