Work visa New Zealand
Accredited Employer Work Visa
Run by Immigration New Zealand (INZ)
Workers with a full time job offer from an accredited New Zealand employer, with 2 years of relevant experience or a level 4 qualification. Horticulture and viticulture crop work, fishing crew and self employed work are excluded. Partners and children cannot be included.
- Job offer
- Required. A full time offer of at least 30 hours a week from an accredited employer with an approved job check, paid at least the market rate.
- Language
- English is required if the job is at ANZSCO skill level 3 to 5. The level is not stated on the page read.
- Education
- A qualification at level 4 or higher on the NZQCF, or 2 years or more of relevant job experience.
- Work experience
- 2 years or more of relevant job experience, or a level 4 qualification instead.
- Government fee
- From NZD 1,540. The exact fee depends on your nationality and where you apply.
- Processing time
- 80% of applications are decided within 5 weeks, according to the page. The visa lasts up to 5 years, or 3 years for skill level 4 or 5 jobs.
- Money you must show
- Not stated on the official page
- When and to whom you pay
- Paid online when you apply. INZ will decline the application if money was offered to the employer for the job offer.
Checked on 18 October 2026. What the page says
Read on immigration.govt.nz on 2026-10-18: "2 years or more of relevant job experience, or a qualification at level 4 or higher on the New Zealand Qualifications and Credentials Framework (NZQCF)"; "From NZD $1540"; "80% within 5 weeks".