Employer accreditation
- When it applies
- Before hiring on the AEWV
- How we help
- Prepare first-time or renewal applications and supporting information
Employer immigration services
Practical immigration support for New Zealand employers
From employer accreditation and Job Checks to supporting AEWV applications, we help you build a clear, repeatable process for hiring and retaining migrant workers — with one adviser across the whole journey.
Where you are
Employers at every stage of hiring migrant workers
Wherever you are in the process, we can help you take the next step with confidence.
New to the process
You are considering hiring a migrant worker for the first time.
Renewing accreditation
Your accreditation is due for renewal and you want to plan ahead.
Completing a Job Check
You have a role to fill and need to complete a Job Check.
Supporting employees
You want to support a migrant employee through their AEWV application.
Services
Employer services, organised around the AEWV
Three connected services. Use one on its own, or have us coordinate the whole journey.
Employer accreditation
Support with first-time accreditation, renewals and preparing to hire on the AEWV.
Job Checks
Help preparing the role, advertising considerations and supporting information.
AEWV support
Coordinating the employer, role and worker stages of the Accredited Employer Work Visa.
Before you hire
Employer checkpoints before the visa process starts
A smoother employer immigration process usually starts before the application. These checkpoints help employers understand what should be clear before making promises around start dates, sponsorship or timing.
Accreditation status
Confirm whether the business can support the role now, or whether accreditation or renewal needs attention first.
Job Check pathway
Clarify whether the role, location, pay and advertising position are ready before the Job Check is prepared.
Worker timing
Align offer dates, notice periods, visa expiry dates and likely processing steps before setting expectations.
Record keeping
Keep responsibilities, documents and communication organised so future hiring or renewal steps are easier to manage.
The framework
The AEWV in three stages
1
Employer accreditation
The business becomes accredited to hire migrant workers on the AEWV.
2
Job Check
A specific role is checked, often including advertising considerations.
3
Worker application
The migrant worker applies for their visa for the checked role.
You can engage us for one stage or coordinate the whole process. Read about AEWV support →
Challenges
Common employer immigration challenges
These are the things employers most often want help with. You do not need to have it all worked out first.
Keeping track of timing
Accreditation, Job Checks and visas all have their own timing to manage.
Understanding obligations
You want to meet your obligations as an accredited employer with confidence.
Coordinating with employees
Aligning the employer steps with the worker’s application can be fiddly.
Planning future hiring
You want a repeatable process rather than starting fresh each time.
Documentation
Knowing what to prepare and keep can be unclear.
Changing requirements
Immigration settings can change, and you want to stay on the right footing.
Planning ahead
Workforce immigration planning
Hiring migrant workers is often not a one-off. Building a process now makes future hiring smoother.
We help you think ahead — about accreditation renewals, repeat Job Checks and the steps involved in supporting employees — so immigration becomes a manageable part of your workforce planning rather than a scramble.
Typical situations
How employers work with us
First migrant hire
You have found the right person overseas and need to understand accreditation, the Job Check and the worker’s visa.
Growing team
You hire migrant workers regularly and want a consistent, repeatable process.
Renewal approaching
Your accreditation is due and you want to renew smoothly without disrupting hiring.
At a glance
Employer services at a glance
A quick map of what each service covers and when it applies.
How we work
A typical employer journey
1
Understand your needs
We discuss your hiring plans and current position.
2
Map the steps
We explain accreditation, Job Checks and worker applications for you.
3
Prepare together
We help you prepare each stage and keep it organised.
4
Plan ahead
We help you build a repeatable process for future hiring.
Questions
Employer immigration FAQ
Do we need to be accredited before hiring?
Generally, employers need to be accredited before hiring on the AEWV. We can help you understand and prepare for accreditation.
Can you handle the whole process for us?
We can support individual stages or coordinate accreditation, the Job Check and the worker application together.
What are our obligations as an accredited employer?
Accredited employers have ongoing obligations. We help you understand what they involve for your business.
Can you also help our employees?
Yes. Because we support both employers and individuals, we can assist your migrant employees with their applications too.
Next step
Discuss your workforce immigration needs
Tell us about your hiring plans and a licensed immigration adviser will help you map out accreditation, Job Checks and worker applications.