WR1.5 Who is eligible for a work visa under the Talent (Accredited Employers) Work Instructions? (22/08/2016)

1. To be granted a visa under the Talent (Accredited Employers) Work Instructions applicants must:
   1. hold an offer of employment in New Zealand from an accredited employer; and
   2. be aged 55 years or under; and
   3. meet the health and character requirements for Residence set out at A4 and A5.15 to A5.25; and
   4. meet the requirements for bona fide applicants as set out at E5; and
   5. meet the requirements for lodging an application as set out in WR1.30.
2. Work visas granted to applicants under these instructions will be subject to the condition that the applicant may undertake employment for an accredited employer only.
3. During the currency of the work visa granted the applicant may seek a variation of conditions to change employers in line with E3.26.1(c) and (d).

Note:
~ For the avoidance of doubt, the minimum base salary excludes employment-related allowances (for example overtime, tool or uniform allowances, medical insurance, accommodation).
~ The minimum base salary is calculated on the basis of 40 hours work per week.

WR1.5.1 Currency and travel conditions of work visas under the Talent (Accredited Employers) Work Instructions

1. Applicants who are in New Zealand may be granted a Talent (Accredited Employers) work visa allowing stay and multiple entry travel for 30 months.
2. Applicants who are not in New Zealand may be granted a Talent (Accredited Employers) work visa with the following travel conditions:
   1. first entry to New Zealand must be made within three months of the visa being granted; and
   2. the visa will allow stay and multiple entry travel for 30 months from first arrival.

Effective 22/08/2016