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New Zealand Working Holiday visa changes for UK travellers

14/06/202317/03/2023

UK Working holiday changes New Zealand and the United Kingdom have a reciprocal agreement to allow young workers to come and experience a new country under a Working Holiday Visa (WHV). This agreement is changing on 1st July 2023. What are the key changes for UK travelers? From 1st July 2023: The age eligibility is extended by 5 years. The WHV will now be open to UK travellers aged 18-35 years. You must apply before you turn 36. The duration …

Changes for partners of temporary work visa holders

14/06/202303/03/2023

Immigration New Zealand reviewing their previous announcement After initially planning on stripping work rights from partners of temporary work visa holders from December 2022, then deciding to postpone the decision by a few months, Immigration New Zealand has eventually made a call on what the partners work visa changes would be. What are the changes? Currently, partners of temporary work visa holders may apply for an open work visa allowing them to work for any employer, in any occupation, in …

New recovery visa for New Zealand

24/09/202325/02/2023

This category closed on 23 September 2023 and is no longer available. A new specific purpose ‘recovery visa’ The Recovery Visa is a new Specific Purpose Work Visa which allows employers to sponsor experts to come to New Zealand and assist with the rebuild. Early 2023, New Zealand’s North Island has been severely affected by cyclone Gabrielle and other extreme weather events. To assist with the recovery, the Government is supporting business by allowing them to quickly bring overseas experts. …

Capped Working Holiday Schemes reopening

14/06/202322/02/2023

Working Holiday visa categories reopen Immigration New Zealand has now confirmed the 2023 reopening dates for certain capped Working Holiday visa categories. What is a capped scheme? Due to bilateral agreements with New Zealand, certain countries have unlimited visa availability under the Working Holiday scheme, while others have a quota per year. Each scheme (by country) opens at a certain date and remains open until the quota is filled. What are the changes? INZ is currently updating the Spain and …

Parent Resident Visa expression of interest (EOI) selection process

14/06/202313/02/2023

Parent Category reopening As announced in October 2022, the parent residence category is reopening. The new process includes updated requirements and a dual Expression Of Interest (EOI) selection. Sponsor eligibility Residence status This category requires the applicant(s) to be sponsored by the New Zealand child(ren), who must be citizens or residents for at least 3 years. Sponsors can be: an adult New Zealand citizen or resident child a NZ adult child and their partner, or a NZ adult child and …

APRIL 2023 SEMINARS: MEET US IN PERSON!

14/06/202313/02/2023

Working and Living in New Zealand Come and join us to hear us speak about working and living in New Zealand. Upcoming seminars and events! Come and meet us in person this April! Our partner recruiters at Accent Health Recruitment will discuss the following: Job opportunities and recruitment advice Relocation Advice Housing Advice Information on schooling New Zealand Shores immigration consultants will provide Immigration advice New Zealand Accredited Employer Work visa Skilled Migrant residence category and Green List occupations (Straight to …

Partners of Critical workers get work rights

31/01/202326/01/2023

CPVV partners can now work. The Government has decided to grant work rights to partners of critical workers. Who is eligible The new visa conditions will apply if: you hold a Critical Purpose Visitor Visa and; your are the partner of a critical worker and’ you are included in their 2021 Resident visa application and; you have not applied for a subsequent work visa Validity The work rights will be valid for the duration on the Critical Purpose Visitor Visa. …

2023 New Zealand has no COVID restrictions

31/01/202324/01/2023

Business as usual As at January 2023, there are no restrictions on travelling to New Zealand due to the COVID-19 pandemic. New Zealand Traveller Declaration There is no longer a need to complete a Traveller Declaration. COVID vaccine/test It is no longer a requirement to hold evidence of COVID vaccination or COVID testing. Airlines may have separate requirements. Masks Masks are no longer require in public and must only be worn in medical facilities throughout New Zealand. Airlines may have …

AEWV Employer accreditation extensions

14/06/202322/12/2022

AEWV Employer accreditation In May 2022, the Government announced that any employer seeking to support a migrant for a work visa will have to be accredited, under the Accredited Employer Work visa scheme. How long is employer accreditation valid? Initial employer accreditation under all tiers (standard, high volume, labour hire, franchisees), is valid for 12 months. Under standard and high volume immigration employer accreditation renewals are valid for 24 months. More about accreditation Automated extensions The Government has announced that …

Major change in immigration settings add occupations to Green list

31/01/202312/12/2022

The Government has announced a major change in current immigration policy that will open doors to thousands of prospective migrants. What are the changes The changes will take place from 15 December 2022 through to March 2023 and span across several aspects of immigration policy Occupations added to the Green list Changes to tier 1, Straight-to-residence From 15 December 2022, Registered nurses, Midwives, and Specialist doctors not already on the Green List will be moved to tier 1, which means …