For Employer

For Employer

If you are an employer wishing to employ migrant workers in New Zealand, two steps need to be completed
before any employment offers can be made:

Step 1: Employer Accreditation

The first step in the hiring process is acquiring Employer Accreditation from Immigration New Zealand (INZ). This ensures that your business complies with legal employment regulations and standards.

Types of Accreditation:

  • Standard Accreditation – Permits the employment of a maximum of 5 migrant workers simultaneously.
  • High-Volume Accreditation – Permits the employment of 6 or more migrant workers simultaneously.
  • Triangular Employment Accreditation – Enables the placement of employees to a third party.
Employer Accreditation

Eligibility Requirements:

To qualify for accreditation, an employer must:

business
Possess a New Zealand Business Number (NZBN)
registration
Hold registration with the New Zealand Inland Revenue Department (IRD)
saving
Have no history of regulatory non-compliance and be financially sound.
training
Provide evidence of the training and support of the migrant workers.

Step 2: Job Check Application

Having received the accreditation, the next move is for an employer to complete the Job Check Application to hire a migrant worker. A job check is meant to ensure that no suitable local New Zealanders are available to fill the position.

Essential Requirements for a Job Check:
  • Must comply with market rates for wages
  • Obey Employment Relations Act
  • Proof of advertising provisions (if applicable)
  • Job particulars: remuneration, hours, required skills and experience
Employer Accreditation

Next Steps for Employers:

  • By following these steps, you guarantee an orderly, legal, and regulatory-compliant process for employing skilled migrant workers.
  • Provide a Job Check Application to demonstrate that no New Zealand citizens can fill the position.
  • Upon receiving approval, a job token will be issued to the migrant worker so they can use it to apply for a work visa.

By following these steps, you guarantee an orderly, legal, and regulatory-compliant process for employing skilled migrant workers.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. What is Employer Accreditation, and why is it important?

This is an authority matriculation awarded by Immigration New Zealand (INZ), which allows companies to employ overseas workers. It assures that the employers comply with legal, financial, and ethical obligations before providing work to foreign workers.

Q. What is a Job Check, and when do you require one?

A Job Check is when a company tries to capture a migrant worker and must declare that no qualified New Zealand citizens are available for the position. It ensures that the job pays the prevailing wage for the region and that the employment conditions are standard.

Q. Must all employers post recruitment advertisements before taking on migrants?

Yes, except when the position is on the INZ Green List or if the position qualifies as exempted from high-salary positions. In those situations, there is no need for advertisements.

Q. For how long is a Job Check valid?

A Job Check is valid for six months or until the employer’s accreditation has expired, whichever occurs first.

Q. Is it permitted to hire several employees under one Job Check?

Yes, a Job Check can cover multiple names for one position if the particulars of the employment are the same.

Q. What occurs when a migrant worker's visa appeal application is turned down?

If the visa application gets denied, a separate job token will be available, which will go to waste and cannot be reused. The employer might also have to do a fresh Job Check.