WK2.15 Evidence required from employers under...

WK2.15 Evidence required from employers under Essential Skills work policy

1. Employers requesting approval in principle to employ a non-New Zealand citizen or resident worker or supporting an individual work permit and/or visa application must provide:
   1. job offer(s) containing all the information specified in the generic work visa and permit provisions at WK2.10.10; and
   2. confirmation of whether or not the worker requires occupational registration in New Zealand; and
   3. if more than one, the number of temporary workers sought; and
   4. the names of suitable applicants (if known); and
   5. evidence of genuine attempts to recruit suitable New Zealand citizens or residents (see WK2.10.5), including the reasons why:
      • any particular job specifications were considered necessary for the performance of the work; and
      • any New Zealand applicants who applied were either not suitable, or refused to perform the work; and
   6. if requested by a visa or immigration officer, evidence and/or confirmation of past compliance with employment and immigration law (see W2.10.5).
2. Evidence and/or confirmation of past and future compliance with employment and immigration law may include but is not limited to:
   • employment agreements with workers which demonstrate compliance
   • a history with the Department of Labour of past compliance.
3. Visa and immigration officers must be satisfied that there are no New Zealand citizens or residents available to do the work (WK2.10).

Effective 28/07/2008