WK2 Applications under Essential Skills work policy

1. Applications under Essential Skills work policy will not be approved unless they include an offer of employment in New Zealand which:
   1. meets the requirements set out in W2.10.10; and
   2. is for full time employment (W2.2.10); and
   3. specifies payment for the work is by wages or salary.
2. To apply for an approval in principle or to support a work permit and/or visa application under Essential Skills work policy, an employer must be the proposed direct employer. A direct employer is usually responsible for such things as:
   • payment of salaries
   • PAYE tax instalments
   • conditions of employment
   • day-to-day supervision of the workplace and the employee.

Effective 28/07/2008