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.
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:
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.