New Zealand Redesigns Job Check Process for Accredited Employer Work Visa

Key Point 

• New Zealand will redesigned the online job check form to streamline the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) process and reduce delays 

Redesign of Accredited Employer Work Visa Job Check From  

Starting 29 September 2025, New Zealand will introduce a new job check form with updated immigration requirements. The redesign aims to make the process more intuitive for employers and immigration professionals. 

Key improvements include: 

• Clearer guidance throughout the form 
• Built-in checks to ensure complete submissions 
• Streamlined sections aligned with updated policy 

Authorities will now ask employers to provide additional context upfront, including:

• Business size 
• Number of New Zealanders employed 
• Justification for the role 

These changes aim to reduce follow-up requests and support faster decision-making.

Transition Details 

• Draft job check applications in the current system must be submitted by 8:00 a.m. (NZT) on 28 September 2025 
• Unsubmitted drafts will not carry over to the new portal 
• Updated guidance materials will be available to support the transition 

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