1. Employer accreditation
The employer needs AEWV accreditation before it can support an AEWV worker.
Job check guide
Do not treat accreditation as a job check
A New Zealand accredited employer may still need an approved job check for the exact role before an AEWV worker can apply.
3main stages to checkOpen INZ source
Employer process
The job check sits between employer and worker
2. Job check
After accreditation, the employer applies for a job check for the job, pay, location, and minimum requirements.
3. Worker visa application
After the job check is approved, the employer can ask the worker to apply through Immigration Online.
Candidate checks
Questions to ask before relying on a role
Is the employer currently accredited for AEWV hiring?
Has a job check been approved for this exact role, pay, and location?
Does the job offer match the details used for the job check?
Does the role need New Zealand occupational registration?
Does the pay need a current wage rule check?
Who can answer personal visa questions lawfully?
Care points
Things that are only signals
Check first
A public job advert does not prove an approved job check.
Check first
Employer accreditation does not prove this vacancy has a job check.
Check first
Visa wording in a job advert is only a signal.
Check first
A recruiter claim should still be checked with official sources.
Official links