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At Southern Ferns Immigration, we understand that the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) is the primary gateway for skilled professionals to enter the New Zealand workforce. However, navigating this system requires more than just a job offer; it requires a precise alignment between your skills, your employer’s accreditation, and the specific requirements of the New Zealand labour market.
We provide a streamlined, professional service to ensure that both you and your employer meet the necessary standards for a successful visa grant. By managing the complexities of the three-step AEWV process, we allow you to focus on what matters most: starting your new career.
The AEWV system is designed to ensure that New Zealand employers are reputable and that the roles being filled cannot be easily met by the local workforce. To succeed in this category, there are three critical pillars:
Employer Accreditation: Your employer must be officially accredited by Immigration New Zealand.
The Job Check: The specific role must have passed a “Job Check,” proving the employer has made a genuine attempt to hire locally (where required) and is paying at least the New Zealand median wage.
The Migrant Check: This is where we come in. We must prove that you possess the exact qualifications, work experience, and background required for the specific role offered.
Navigating the AEWV can be a high-pressure situation, often involving tight deadlines from your new employer. We provide the expert “bridge” needed to ensure no details are missed.
Direct Professional Support: We handle the communication between you and your employer to ensure the Job Check and the Migrant Check are perfectly synchronized.
No-Nonsense Assessments: We review your job offer against current median wage requirements and skill levels. If the offer does not meet the criteria for a visa, we will tell you immediately—saving you time and protecting your immigration history.
A “Human” Partnership: We know that behind every work visa is a person ready to start a new life. We pride ourselves on being personally contactable to answer your questions throughout the processing period.
To qualify for the AEWV through our firm, you must generally meet the following standards:
A Genuine Job Offer: A signed employment agreement from a New Zealand Accredited Employer.
Skill Alignment: Your past work experience or qualifications must directly match the requirements of the job description.
Health and Character: You must meet the standard New Zealand requirements for medical fitness and have a clear criminal record.
If you are granted an AEWV, we can also assist in securing the appropriate visas for your partner and dependent children. Depending on your salary level and occupation skill level your partner may be eligible for open work rights, and your children education (up to an including secondary school) at domestic rates allowing your entire family to settle into New Zealand life together.
If you have already received a job offer, or if you are an employer looking to support a migrant worker, the first step is a clear assessment of eligibility.
Please complete our AEWV Assessment Questionnaire below. Our team will review the details of the offer and your professional background to determine the best path forward.
[Click Here to Complete the AEWV Assessment Questionnaire]
Please note: After our review, we will contact you to discuss the next steps. For those without a job offer, we recommend exploring our Student Visa Pathway as a strategic alternative to entering the New Zealand job market.