The job check stage of the Accredited employer Work Visa (AEWV) allows INZ to assess whether a job is genuine, pays at least market rate, offers suitable terms and conditions, and whether the employer has made genuine attempts to recruit New Zealanders.
From September 29, 2025, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) will introduce a redesigned online job check form, along with refreshed immigration requirements. These updates aim to make the process clearer and more intuitive for employers and immigration professionals.
Key improvements include:
- Clearer guidance throughout the form to help users understand what they need to include in their application.
- Built-in checks to ensure all necessary information is included before submission.
- Streamlined sections that align with updated immigration requirements.
Employers may notice that the updated job check form asks for some new information upfront. Providing this information upfront helps ensure faster and more efficient processing.
Employers should include:
- Why the role is needed.
- The size of the business.
- How many New Zealanders are currently employed (for large organizations this can be approximated).
When the new job check portal goes live on September 29, 2025, employers will not be able to access or submit draft job check applications saved in the current system.
Employers who have a draft in progress must either:
- submit it before 08:00 September 28, 2025, or
- start a new application using the updated form from September 29, 2025.
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