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The Accredited Employer Work Visa
Once you have an offer from an accredited employer, the task is to show you meet the role's requirements and get the evidence right the first time. Jason assesses, prepares and lodges the application and sees it through to a decision.
Who this is for
- Applicants overseas with an offer from an accredited employer
- Visa holders in New Zealand changing employer or renewing
- Applicants who received an RFI or a decline
- People on other visas moving to a work visa
Key requirements
- The employer is accredited and the role has an approved Job Check
- You have the qualifications or experience the role requires, with evidence
- You meet health and character requirements
- Pay and conditions match the Job Check
This is a general summary. See the INZ website ↗ for current requirements.
How it works
Check the offer and role
Confirm the accreditation, the Job Check and your background line up.
Prepare evidence
Qualifications, work history and references are checked item by item.
Lodge
You review everything before Jason lodges the application.
Follow through
INZ queries and RFIs are answered promptly until a decision.
Practical notes from Jason
- Employment evidence should show duties, dates and hours. A one-line employment letter is rarely enough
- Decide before lodging whether overseas qualifications need assessment
- If changing employers in New Zealand, check your visa conditions before starting the new job
Questions
Can my family come too?
Depending on the role and pay, a partner and dependent children may be eligible for their own visas. We assess this together with your application.
Can I change jobs before my visa expires?
Usually yes, with a new accredited employer and an approved Job Check, and a variation of conditions or a new visa.
Related guide You received an RFI or PPI letter, what each means and what to do next →
Not sure which pathway fits?
Tell us the basics and Jason will tell you whether there is a workable path. The initial assessment is free.
