Frequently Asked Questions

What are the benefits of hiring migrant workers?

Migrant workers can bring valuable skills and experience to your company, filling labor shortages and fostering diversity in the workplace.
What are my responsibilities as an accredited employer?

You're responsible for ensuring migrant workers comply with their visa conditions, paying them fairly, and providing a safe work environment. You as the employer is also responsible to "help the migrant employee settle and integrate " into the society. You are supposed to give them, give your AEWV employees paid time to learn about employment rights, and provide them with information about settling in New Zealand.
What are the costs associated with sponsoring a migrant worker's visa?

There are application fees for the visa itself, as well as potential Immigration New Zealand fees for accreditation and processing. Additional costs may include medical checks and English language tests for the migrant worker.
What happens if I don't comply with the terms of the AEWV program?

Non-compliance could result in penalties, including the loss of your employer accreditation and difficulty sponsoring future migrant workers.

What are the benefits of hiring migrant workers?

Migrant workers can bring valuable skills and experience to your company, filling labor shortages and fostering diversity in the workplace.
What are my responsibilities as an accredited employer?

You're responsible for ensuring migrant workers comply with their visa conditions, paying them fairly, and providing a safe work environment. You as the employer is also responsible to "help the migrant employee settle and integrate " into the society. You are supposed to give them, give your AEWV employees paid time to learn about employment rights, and provide them with information about settling in New Zealand.
What are the costs associated with sponsoring a migrant worker's visa?

There are application fees for the visa itself, as well as potential Immigration New Zealand fees for accreditation and processing. Additional costs may include medical checks and English language tests for the migrant worker.
What happens if I don't comply with the terms of the AEWV program?

Non-compliance could result in penalties, including the loss of your employer accreditation and difficulty sponsoring future migrant workers.

What are the benefits of hiring migrant workers?

Migrant workers can bring valuable skills and experience to your company, filling labor shortages and fostering diversity in the workplace.
What are my responsibilities as an accredited employer?

You're responsible for ensuring migrant workers comply with their visa conditions, paying them fairly, and providing a safe work environment. You as the employer is also responsible to "help the migrant employee settle and integrate " into the society. You are supposed to give them, give your AEWV employees paid time to learn about employment rights, and provide them with information about settling in New Zealand.
What are the costs associated with sponsoring a migrant worker's visa?

There are application fees for the visa itself, as well as potential Immigration New Zealand fees for accreditation and processing. Additional costs may include medical checks and English language tests for the migrant worker.
What happens if I don't comply with the terms of the AEWV program?

Non-compliance could result in penalties, including the loss of your employer accreditation and difficulty sponsoring future migrant workers.

What are the benefits of hiring migrant workers?

Migrant workers can bring valuable skills and experience to your company, filling labor shortages and fostering diversity in the workplace.
What are my responsibilities as an accredited employer?

You're responsible for ensuring migrant workers comply with their visa conditions, paying them fairly, and providing a safe work environment. You as the employer is also responsible to "help the migrant employee settle and integrate " into the society. You are supposed to give them, give your AEWV employees paid time to learn about employment rights, and provide them with information about settling in New Zealand.
What are the costs associated with sponsoring a migrant worker's visa?

There are application fees for the visa itself, as well as potential Immigration New Zealand fees for accreditation and processing. Additional costs may include medical checks and English language tests for the migrant worker.
What happens if I don't comply with the terms of the AEWV program?

Non-compliance could result in penalties, including the loss of your employer accreditation and difficulty sponsoring future migrant workers.

What are the benefits of hiring migrant workers?

Migrant workers can bring valuable skills and experience to your company, filling labor shortages and fostering diversity in the workplace.
What are my responsibilities as an accredited employer?

You're responsible for ensuring migrant workers comply with their visa conditions, paying them fairly, and providing a safe work environment. You as the employer is also responsible to "help the migrant employee settle and integrate " into the society. You are supposed to give them, give your AEWV employees paid time to learn about employment rights, and provide them with information about settling in New Zealand.
What are the costs associated with sponsoring a migrant worker's visa?

There are application fees for the visa itself, as well as potential Immigration New Zealand fees for accreditation and processing. Additional costs may include medical checks and English language tests for the migrant worker.
What happens if I don't comply with the terms of the AEWV program?

Non-compliance could result in penalties, including the loss of your employer accreditation and difficulty sponsoring future migrant workers.