From 7 October:
Accredited Employers must pay $79,560 per annum for the migrant to qualify for a Work to Residence Visa (WTR) This is an increase from $55,000 per annum.
Minimum pay rate for a WTR will be reviewed annually
Employers applying for first time Accreditation or to renew will only be issued accreditation valid for a maximum period of 24 months.
Anyone already holding WTR visa or who applied before 7 October 2019 for a WTR Visa based on $55,000 will not be affected and can still apply for residence after 24 months of employment with an accredited employer.
Other changes from 2020:
Six categories for temporary work visa pathways are being replaced with one. Immigration will assess job offers based on pay rates. Jobs paying less than the median wage $25 per hour, will be categorised as “low skilled”. Jobs above the median wage but below $104,000 will be regarded as Medium skilled. Jobs above $104,000 will be regarded as “high skilled”. Low skilled workers will receive 12-month work visa. High skilled could receive up to 5-year visa. Medium Skilled workers up to 3-years
Low skilled workers
now permitted to bring their partner and children to NZ, the partner is issued
a visitor visa (no work rights). Total period low skilled migrants may
stay 3 years and must leave NZ for 12 months.
This will impact on Rest Homes, Restaurants, Hospitality and all trades people.
Changes 2021:
All employers wanting to recruit migrants or already employ migrants must become accredited
If you have any questions or would like advise from a licenced adviser please contact us
