WA3.10 Requirements for a Job Check (27/11/2023)

An immigration officer may approve an application for a Job Check if they are satisfied that:

1. the employer continues to meet the requirements of their accreditation as set out in WA2 instructions (WA3.40(a) and (b)); and
2. the employment is acceptable as set out at WA3.15 (WA3.15 Acceptable employment, https://www.immigration.govt.nz/opsmanual/#77177.htm); and
3. where required, the job meets the labour market test as set out at WA3.20; and
4. where the employer holds Standard Accreditation, approval of the Job Check does not result in the employer having more than 5 jobs associated to them, as set out at WA3.25; and
5. where the employer is using triangular employment arrangements and the Job Check is for an occupation specified in WA2.20.15(b), approval of the Job Check will not result in the employer failing to meet the New Zealand citizens and residents employees threshold as set out in WA2.20.15.

Effective 27/11/2023