For New Zealand employers who intend to hire oversea employees, they are required to complete Employer Accreditation and Job Check initially. The process Accredited Employer Work Visa consists of three steps: Employer Accreditation, Job Check, and Accredited Employer Visa Application. It's worth noting that the employer is responsible for both the Employer Accreditation and Job Check stages. The employees are solely responsible for their Accredited Employer Visa Application.
Immigration New Zealand’s Employer Accreditation is categorized into Standard Employer Accreditation (for hiring ≤5 employees), High Volume Employer Accreditation (for hiring >5 employees), and Franchise Employer Accreditation (for hiring >5 employees). The initial accreditation is valid for 12 months and will be extended to 24 months until it needs to be renewed.
Immigration New Zealand encourages all employers to gain accreditation. Accreditation is relatively light touch, but important. It means Immigration New Zealand can check a business is genuine, and that the people running it haven’t committed immigration or employment offences. This helps address migrant exploitation, and helps prevent poor employers from hiring migrants, providing a level-playing field for those employers doing the right thing.
Interlink Immigration Solution Ltd has successfully assisted hundreds of companies to obtain Employer Accreditation, including newly registered companies and those with less desirable cash flows. If you have any questions or doubts, please feel free to contact us without any hesitation.
Upon obtaining Employer Accreditation, employers can undergo a Job Check. This entails submitting a job advertisement, demonstrating that the employer has made attempts to recruit New Zealand citizens or resident visa holders.
Advertisement preparation requires attention to detail, meeting certain criteria for a successful Job Check. Professional advice from Interlink is recommended. An advertisement should be posted on NZ job sites for two weeks minimum, clearly indicating job requirements and benefits, and considering all New Zealand applicants genuinely.
Job Check reviews the employment contract’s terms, job-required qualifications, and their alignment with the NZ immigration policy. Furthermore, the hourly wage should match New Zealand’s current median. For any Job Check inquiries, contact Interlink customer service.
Interlink Immigration Solutions Ltd, established in 2017 in Wellington, New Zealand, is a multicultural consulting firm specializing in immigration, study abroad, and visa applications. We assist companies with employer accreditation and job check processes and aid individuals with immigration, study abroad, and visa applications, including student visas, work visas, and residence visas.
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