Employer Accreditation Application
Secure Approval and Hire Migrants with Confidence
New Zealand employers who want to hire skilled migrants must now get accredited by law. The Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) system requires employer accreditation as the first mandatory step before offering a job to a non-resident worker.
Ezy Immigration helps New Zealand businesses like yours to get through the accreditation process without hassle—whether you’re applying for the first time or renewing your status. We know immigration compliance can be tricky so we explain it in plain language and walk you through each stage. Eddie Dhiman – Our director and licensed immigration advisers ensure your application is handled with expert care.
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What Is Employer Accreditation?
Employer Accreditation means Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has given a company the green light to hire migrant workers under the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) system. If you don’t have accreditation, you can’t hire a migrant worker on a work visa.
You’ll find different types of employer accreditation:
- Standard Accreditation – This allows businesses to hire up to 5 migrant workers.
- High-Volume Accreditation – This is for companies that need to hire 6 or more migrant workers.
- Franchisee and Labour Hire Accreditation – This comes with tougher rules and extra responsibilities.
Whether you’re a big company that’s always hiring or a small business looking to bring on one migrant worker, Ezy Immigration helps shape your application to succeed with help from experienced licensed immigration advisers who understand how to meet INZ expectations.
Why Do Employers Need Accreditation?
Immigration New Zealand set up the AEWV system to make sure only real employers who follow the rules can hire migrant workers. Accreditation aims:
- To protect migrant workers from unfair treatment
- To check that employers follow New Zealand’s job laws
- To make the visa process easier and faster
Accreditation isn’t just filling out forms—it shows you’re a fair, law-abiding, and reliable employer.
If you don’t have accreditation, you can’t back a migrant’s AEWV application. So it’s key to get this step right. Our immigration licensed adviser guide you through all requirements so you can hire legally and confidently.
Our Employer Accreditation Services
We help with the entire process allowing you to concentrate on managing your business. Our services include:
- Initial meeting to evaluate your preparedness and accreditation category
- Help in reviewing necessary paperwork (financial stability, HR guidelines, work agreements)
- Making sure job offers align with AEWV standards
- Submitting the application to Immigration New Zealand
- Communicating with INZ on your behalf during the process
- Assistance for renewals and upgrades (e.g. from regular to high-volume)
With our support from trusted licensed immigration advisers, you can steer clear of needless holdups, lower the chance of rejection, and obtain accreditation more efficiently.
How Long Does Employer Accreditation Take?
Processing times can change, but Immigration New Zealand processes employer accreditation applications within 10 working days, if all documents are complete and correct. But this might take longer if INZ asks for more information.
At Ezy Immigration, we check everything before we submit to make sure your application is solid. You’ll have a good chance to get quick approval with our immigration adviser checking every detail.
What Happens After You Get Accredited?
Once you’re accredited, you can start the next two steps of the AEWV hiring process:
- Job Check – Get INZ to assess and approve the role.
- Visa Application – Your chosen migrant worker applies for their Accredited Employer Work Visa.
We help with both. Check out more info on Job Check applications and support to obtain an Accredited Employer Work Visa.
Who Needs Employer Accreditation?
- Companies hiring foreign workers through the AEWV program
- Franchisees or businesses operating under a group brand
- Labor hire or recruitment agencies placing immigrants with other companies
- New or small businesses looking to attract international talent
If you’re not sure if you need it, schedule a free chat with our licensed immigration advisers. We’ll look at what your business requires and give you specific advice.
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Want to Become an Accredited Employer?
Employer accreditation is now crucial to hire foreign workers in New Zealand. Don’t let red tape or rules stop you from moving forward.
Let Ezy Immigration assist you to get accredited, stay compliant, and expand your workforce with skilled global talent. Eddie – Our licensed immigration adviser will guide you from start to finish.
Frequently Asked Questions
Fees start at $740 and go up to $3870, based on the accreditation type. Ezy Immigration will pinpoint the exact cost for your business type.
Initial accreditation runs for 12 months. Renewals last for 24 months, provided the employer stays compliant.
Yes. Size doesn’t matter. We help many small businesses get accredited.
This breaks immigration law and might result in fines or a ban on hiring migrant workers. You must have accreditation under AEWV.
No. It comes after accreditation. INZ needs to check each job you offer.
Of course. We offer complete support, including renewals and audits to help you follow the rules.
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