New Zealand has made several major changes to the visa rules while improving the immigration process. These changes aim to simplify the immigration process for employees and employers (job providers) with work experience criteria, salary adjustment and visa duration adjustment
Now 2 years of experience is required
The New Zealand government has reduced the work experience criteria for migrants from three to two years. This move will allow skilled laborers to find employment in New Zealand more easily. The new rules will help Indian migrants looking for job opportunities in New Zealand.
Opportunity for seasonal workers too
New Zealand has now also introduced two new routes for seasonal workers. A three-year multi-entry visa for experienced seasonal workers and a seven-month single-entry visa for low-skilled laborers. These routes have been created keeping in mind the demands of seasonal workers.
Salary of AEWV and SPWV will increase
In addition, the average salary criteria for Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) and Specific Purpose Work Visa (SPWV) have been removed by the government. Under the new rules, employers can post job opportunities and offer salary as per the market rate for the role and location. They no longer need to meet the predetermined salary criteria.
Announcement also made for Skill Level 4 or 5
People wishing to bring their children to New Zealand must earn at least $55,844 annually which is approximately Rs 26.5 lakh. This minimum limit has not changed since 2019. The purpose is to ensure that migrant families can sustain themselves financially while living in the country. In addition, New Zealand has extended the two-year visa period for those jobs to three years.