Employers

Employer Accreditation

In New Zealand, to hire a migrant on a work visa, an employer must first hold a valid Employer Accreditation from Immigration New Zealand (INZ). All Accredited Employers must ensure that they comply with the statutory responsibilities they need to meet as part of the compliance requirements.

Job Check

The employer must apply for the Job Check to INZ, which requires them to advertise the position (unless it is listed on the Green List) and prove that no suitable New Zealanders were available. For low skilled jobs listed at ANZSCO Skill Level 4-5, they must also engage with the Work & Income NZ (WINZ) to prove that there are no ‘suitable and available’ New Zealanders.

Accredited Employer Work Visa

Once the Job Check is approved, the employer can make a job offer to the migrant they decide to hire, who can apply for the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV), subject to meeting the eligibility criteria stated in the Job Check, the minimum skills threshold, and any English language requirements, if applicable.

What services can we provide to Kiwi Employers?

Our Licensed Immigration Advisors (LIA) are specialised to understand your staffing needs, do a risk assessment, and guide you through the various processes. We can apply for Employer Accreditation for your business (including Accreditation Renewal), followed by the Job Check application, and finally apply for the Accredited Employer Work Visa for the migrant worker.

We do make the process look simple and straightforward. In reality, you will need to jump through a lot of hoops and complete all the complex stages in strict compliance with the INZ regulations. You will be glad that our Licensed Immigration Advisors are there to guide and assist you at each step.

In Canada, most employers need to apply for the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) to the Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) before the migrant can apply for the work permit to the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). There might be some exceptions to having to apply for an LMIA.

An LMIA confirms that no Canadians or permanent residents are available to do the job and hence there is a need for a temporary foreign worker. The LMIA application process depends on the type of program they are hiring through.

Our Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCIC) are thorough experts in assisting Canadian employers who plan to hire migrants from onshore or offshore, guiding them with the LMIA process, and applying for the work visa for the migrant.