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From March 2025, key updates to wage thresholds, experience requirements and visa durations will enhance the scheme’s flexibility.
You must:
Be aged 55 or under at application
Hold a genuine, full-time job offer (minimum 30 hrs/week) from an accredited NZ employer
Meet skill requirements: either two years’ relevant experience or an NZQCF Level 4+ qualification
Provide police certificates (applicants and family members aged 17+)
Satisfy health standards (medical exam where required)
Demonstrate English proficiency for ANZSCO Level 4–5 roles
Intend to comply fully with visa conditions
Our experienced immigration specialists can make all the difference, talk to us about your matter with ease and let us assist you in navigating to a successful outcome.
Include a signed agreement detailing:
Role, hours (≥ 30/week) and workplace
Salary and leave entitlements
Contract type (fixed-term or permanent)
If your position mandates NZ registration, supply evidence of full or provisional registration.
Experience reduced to two years
Visa validity extended to three years for ANZSCO 4 and 5 roles
Dependent-child income threshold set at NZD 55,844pa
Interim-visa work rights now count towards residency pathways
Qualifications: certified copies, NZQA IQA where applicable
Registration proof (if required)
English-test results (for ANZSCO 4–5)
Certified translations for any non-English documents
You need no minimum skill or experience if:
Prestige Legal Group will guide you through every requirement, from document preparation to submission. Contact us today for expert advice and a seamless AEWV application.
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