Employer Immigration Services in New Zealand
We help businesses effectively meet their employment needs by explaining various immigration options. Our services are guided by a desire to positively impact organizations by explaining immigration pathways for their employees and ways to sponsor migrant employees.
Tell Us About Your Needs Our ServicesEmpowering You to Make the Right Migration Decisions
We take the time to get to know our clients and help break down immigration processes and pathways into actionable steps. We provide a suite of employer-focused immigration services — advice on employer accreditation, migrant worker employment pathways, the Job Check, and the supporting documents for employer and employee migration.
We want to empower our clients so they can intelligently decide on the best migration pathways for their employees.
Employers interested in our employer immigration services should contact us.
Tell Us About Your NeedsWe provide services for employers including:
- Immigration advice for employers
- Assistance with accreditation for the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV)
- Advice and assistance for the recruitment process
- Assistance with hiring migrant workers and employees
- Advice and assistance with immigration and work-related documents
- Assistance with application and document review
- Support with communication for immigration processes
- Advice and assistance with employers' obligations and immigration processes
How We Support You Through the AEWV Process
From accreditation to job checks and recruitment — we guide you through every stage of hiring migrant workers.
Support for AEWV Employer Accreditation
Employers wishing to engage migrant workers through the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) process need to go through an employer accreditation process. Immigration New Zealand (INZ) assesses and approves an employer's accreditation based on a range of factors, including the employer's business and finances.
The team at Immigration Matters can assist in explaining the accreditation process and outlining and preparing the information required for the employer to apply for accreditation. What the employer is legally required to do depends on the business and circumstances.
Learn More About Employer AccreditationAssistance with Job Checks
After an employer has been accredited, the employer must complete a job check before recruiting a migrant worker through the AEWV. Depending on the salary and role, employers may need to undertake a recruitment process and advertise the role. Prior to the role being advertised, some employers may need to work with and gain approval from Work and Income.
Immigration Matters can help employers understand what is required in the job check process, and complete the necessary documentation. Accredited employers must perform job checks for APEC business travel card holders and for specified seasonal employees. Job checks are used to validate that the position for which the employee is being hired requires a temporary worker.
Discuss Your Job CheckRecruiting Employees from Other Countries
Recruiting employees from other countries can be necessary when local employees do not have the skills needed to perform a job. If an employer decides to hire migrant workers, the employment and immigration laws of New Zealand must also be satisfied. We can assist in understanding the immigration steps of worker recruitment by explaining:
- The immigration rules for employers
- The adequacy of job ads
- Completing job checks
- Migrant worker rules
- Supporting documents
- What happens next after a job check
- The immigration process
It is the responsibility of the employer to make a good faith effort to attract and hire qualified workers from New Zealand. This may require specific advertising, and the services of Work and Income may also be required.
Understand Immigration RecruitmentThe Employee Must Also Meet the Requirements
An employer can complete the accreditation process and job check process to verify that a temporary position requires the services of a migrant worker. However, the employee must meet the requirements relating to the job, skills, and experience to be eligible to receive an AEWV work visa.
Immigration Matters can explain the immigration process and the documents required of the employer and employee. Immigration New Zealand makes the final decision regarding visa applications.
Our Immigration Consultancy Services
We offer a range of immigration consultancy services, tailored to meet the immigration needs of growing businesses. From assisting small businesses with their first overseas recruitment to larger businesses with frequent international recruitment, our service simplifies your international recruitment process and offers professional advice.
Employer Accreditation
Assessing your business's eligibility to apply for the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) and preparing the application.
Job Checks
Understanding and facilitating the job checks process for your business.
Recruitment Process
Evaluating and designing your business advertisements and recruitment process to meet job checks and other immigration requirements.
Visa Process
Understanding and assisting your business in the employment of a foreign worker by supporting the foreign employee's work visa application.
Immigration Documents
Reviewing and advising your business on immigration and employment-related documents.
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We offer immigration consultancy services to businesses and advise on immigration matters based on business requirements. Book an appointment with our team today.
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Professional Knowledge of Immigration Laws
We have in-depth knowledge of New Zealand Immigration Laws. This allows us to provide industry-specific advice.
Customized Solutions
We provide customized solutions based on the needs of our clients.
Extensive Work Visa Experience
Our team at Immigration Matters has extensive experience in all areas of work-related visas, including employer and employee concerns.
Complete Solution
We have the necessary experience to ensure you meet your immigration obligations and understand the relevant immigration laws.
Privacy Assurance
Your and your employees' information will be kept confidential at all times.
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Employers may have questions about their immigration obligations. We can assist in clarifying them.
Book Your Employer AppointmentFrequently Asked Questions
Before employing migrant workers through the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV), also known as the Talent Work Visa, employers must obtain accreditation from Immigration New Zealand.
A job check is the process by which accredited employers assess if they can hire a migrant worker. This is generally done by Immigration New Zealand. The process varies case by case, and may include requirements relating to the position, the recruitment process, the pay, and/or the skills and experience of the worker.
Not all employers must obtain accreditation to hire migrant workers. This depends on which pathway is being taken to bring the migrant workers to New Zealand. The Talent Work Visa pathway requires employers to obtain accreditation.
Generally, yes, employers must advertise a position before carrying out a job check. There are some exceptions to this, and Immigration New Zealand will assess each case on its individual merits.
Yes, the team at Immigration Matters can assist employees with their employment-based immigration matters.
No. Only Immigration New Zealand can grant or decline a visa. While it is recommended that an employer uses the services of a registered immigration advisor, there is no guarantee that a visa will be issued.
Whether a business is newly established and seeking employer accreditation will be assessed on a case-by-case basis by Immigration New Zealand.
A business must demonstrate that it is operating and complies with the immigration regulations to obtain employer accreditation.
We can explain the obligations of employers and the relevant immigration requirements. Contact our team and we will help clarify your specific obligations.
If your organization needs to retain the services of immigrants, contact Immigration Matters to help you meet your employment goals. The staff will review your requested immigration requirements and offer consultancy services.
Let Us Help You Meet Your Employment Goals
Contact Immigration Matters today — our team will review your requested immigration requirements and offer consultancy services tailored to your business.
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