AEWV resources

These Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) resources can be used by employers, unions, associations and sector stakeholders, as well as migrant communities and groups.

Alert

The Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) requirements are changing in 2025. Changes include removing the median wage requirement, reducing work experience requirements and redesigning the job check stage.

For more information about the announcement, including a list of key changes:

Reforms to the Accredited Employer Work Visa announced

Find out about AEWV processing times

Employer accreditation, Job Check and AEWV wait times

Resources for employers, unions, associations and sector stakeholders

These resources can help you understand and communicate about the AEWV.

AEWV — information for employing migrants video

AEWV key information and statistics

Accredited employer requirements to help settle AEWV workers in New Zealand

Use the Enhancement to Immigration Online guide to help with your online employer accreditation application.

Enhancements to Immigration Online — a guide for users PDF 5MB

Help for employers

Our employer helpline is open between 08:00 and 18:00, Monday to Friday.

Freephone from New Zealand landlines: 0508 967 569

Resources for migrant communities and groups

These resources can help you understand about the AEWV, and check if an employer is accredited.

AEWV — information for migrant workers video

Check if an employer is accredited