New Zealand work visa
1 current source-backed work pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.
This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.
Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-08-07
Current route records
| Route | Conditions | Effective or checked | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accredited Employer Work Visa | Structured main conditions are not available in the current source extract. | 2026-08-04 | Official source |
Fees, processing times and requirements
Each value as the authority publishes it, in the currency it charges.
| Route | Fact | Value | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accredited Employer Work Visa | Application fee (total, employer) | 1,540 NZD | Official source |
| Accredited Employer Work Visa | Application fee (employer work) | 1,540 NZD | Official source |
| Accredited Employer Work Visa | Processing time (standard, authority estimate) | 5 weeks | Official source |
| Accredited Employer Work Visa | First permit valid for | 60 months | Official source |
| Accredited Employer Work Visa | Can be renewed | yes | Official source |
| Accredited Employer Work Visa | Job offer or employer sponsorship required | yes | Official source |
| Accredited Employer Work Visa | Family can come along | yes | Official source |
| Accredited Employer Work Visa | Language level required | required, no CEFR level set (English) | Official source |
| Accredited Employer Work Visa | Where to apply | online | Official source |
Can you work on this route?
Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.
| Route | Published work answer | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Accredited Employer Work Visa | The official AEWV conditions require at least 30 hours a week and limit work to the job, employer and location stated on the visa; a second job is not permitted under the cited conditions. | Official source |
| Accredited Employer Work Visa | Immigration New Zealand states that the Accredited Employer Work Visa lets the holder work in New Zealand for the accredited employer that offered at least 30 hours of work a week. | Official source |