Visa guide
New Zealand Accredited Employer Work Visa
AEWV is useful when the profile has a specific employer path but is not yet residence-ready. The key is to read the employer, job, pay, and later residence options together. A temporary work visa is most useful when it can still support a later residence option.
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New Zealand
Accredited Employer Work Visa
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Visa guide
Who should start here
Candidates with a New Zealand employer pathway who still need to prepare for residence rules.
Profiles using work authorization as the step before SMC or Green List residence later.
Applicants who need to test whether New Zealand employer demand is concrete before relocation.
Checks before you rely on this option
The employer must meet the visa rules, not just show interest in hiring.
Temporary work permission is valuable only when the role improves the longer-term option.
A smaller hiring market means employer credibility and location matter early.
How to check this option
Open this section to see the official checklist and source links.
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How to check this option
Open this section to see the official checklist and source links.
Check the AEWV visa rules and employer accreditation rules; the official guidance says the visa can be granted for up to 5 years depending on the role and pay conditions.
Compare job pay, role duties, and location against the longer-term residence option.
Use AEWV when it improves SMC or Green List prospects, not as an isolated move.
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