A Job Check is the second step in hiring a migrant under the AEWV system. Once you are an accredited employer, you must obtain Job Check approval for each role before offering it to a migrant worker.
You must apply for a Job Check if you are hiring a migrant on:
Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV)
Global Workforce Seasonal Visa (GWSV)
Peak Seasonal Visa (PSV)
You must advertise the role unless it:
Advertising timeframes
Accredited employers need a job token from Immigration New Zealand, before the candidate can proceed with a visa application. The need for a labour market test (advertising the role) will be determined by the job title and pay rate.
If the role is ANZSCO skill level 4 or 5, you must:
Engage in good faith with Work and Income, and
Interview any suitable candidates they refer.
For Peak Seasonal Visas, employers may alternatively obtain a Work and Income endorsement.
INZ assesses whether:
The role is genuine and meets labour market requirements
The pay rate meets AEWV thresholds
Advertising and Work and Income engagement (if required) were completed correctly
The employment terms comply with New Zealand employment law
The role matches the stated ANZSCO or NOL code
An approved Job Check is valid for 6 months
You must invite the migrant to apply for their AEWV within this period
You can include multiple positions in one Job Check if:
Job title, pay, duties, location, and ANZSCO/NOL code are the same
The roles were covered by the same advertising and employment agreement
Once your Job Check is approved, you can:
Invite the migrant to apply for their AEWV
Support their visa application with the approved job details
Job Checks are detail-driven and time-sensitive. Our team supports employers by reviewing role eligibility, preparing compliant advertising, managing Work and Income engagement, and submitting accurate Job Check applications - helping reduce delays minimise the risk of avoidable declines.
Disclaimer: Immigration requirements can change, and every case is different. This page offers a simplified summary only. Unite Immigration will assess your situation carefully and guide you with personalised advice.
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