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The new New Zealand Business Investor Visa opens in November 2025, giving investors a choice of a $1m 3-year pathway or a $2m 12-month fast-track to residence. Applicants can buy or part-own an existing business and become eligible for the Business Investor Resident Visa. Our migration specialists can guide you through every step. Invest in New Zealand. Secure Your Future. New Zealand is opening new doors for international investors. From November 2025, the Business Investor Work Visa offers two clear …

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If you’ve ever dreamed of living in New Zealand, now might be your moment. To help fill crucial skills gaps during peak seasons, the Government is launching two exciting new visa options under the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) programme — opening 8 December 2025. These visas are designed to connect global talent with short-term but highly in-demand jobs in industries like agriculture, horticulture, tourism, wine, adventure sports, and more. For the right applicants, they can be a stepping stone …

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Beginning 18 August 2025, ten in-demand trade occupations will be added to this pathway, offering a clearer route to residency for those with the right skills and experience. This change reflects the country’s ongoing need for qualified trades professionals and aims to strengthen the workforce in key infrastructure and technical sectors. New Occupations Eligible for Work to Residence Applicants with a job or job offer in any of the following occupations — and who have worked in one of these …

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Navigating the New Zealand job market in 2025 presents unique challenges and opportunities. With a 4.8% unemployment rate as of September 2024, up from 3.2% two years prior, job seekers face increased competition. However, certain sectors are experiencing growth. Indeed, the job market in 2025 is showing signs of recovery and renewed momentum. Compared to 2024, there’s a noticeable uptick in hiring activity across several key industries, including but not limited to education, hospitality, and agriculture. Businesses are regaining confidence, …

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As we gaze into the future of 2025, New Zealand’s job market is poised for transformative shifts that promise to reshape the employment landscape across the country. A convergence of global economic pressures, the rapid evolution of various industries, and the introduction of new government policies is prompting us to reflect on what lies ahead for career opportunities. In this dynamic climate, several key trends are emerging that will likely influence New Zealand’s economic outlook and, in turn, the job …

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Immigration New Zealand is issuing a warning to triangular employers about the potential breaches of employment agreements and immigration accreditation rules if they place migrant workers with another triangular employer. What has triggered this warning? It has come to the attention of Immigration New Zealand that a few triangular employers have been engaging in the practice of placing their migrant workers with other triangular employers, who may then place these workers elsewhere. This practice is concerning for several reasons: Responsibility …

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What is changing? The Government is making temporary adjustments that ease skills requirements for certain types of role. The changes are meant to make it easier for employer to attract migrant workers in certain industries and roles, and are part of a broader review of the AEWV scheme to ensure its effectiveness. In essence, some roles in specific sectors will be exempt from the AEWV minimum skill requirement under the following conditions. The minimum skills requirement policy was introduced in …

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Immigration New Zealand – Increase in Visa Charges from 1st October 2024 Immigration has announced that from 1st October 2024 there will be an increase in visa fees. For many visa categories the increase is considerable ranging from 1.5 times to over 3 times the current fees. Currently there are cost differences depending on where you are located when you submit your visa application (onshore vs offshore). Moving forward the visa costs will (predominantly) be the same regardless of location. …

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