AEWV is the third and final stage under Accredited Employer Work Visa policy. Migrant workers with a job offer from an accredited employer with approved job check can apply for this visa. The following is the application process for migrant workers to apply for accredited employer work visa:

• provide Job Token received from your proposed employer;
• signed Offer of Employment;
• copy of the Employment Agreement;
• evidence of your qualifications;
• work references;
• curriculum vitae;
• medical reports;
• police clearance.

Your qualifications and experience must match the details provided by the employer in Job Check application. If you have provided evidence of your qualifications and/or work references with a previous work visa application, you do not need to provide the same again. Similarly if you have a valid medical report or police certificate submitted with previous application, you do not need to provide it again

AEWV PPLICATION FEES
Application fee for Accredited Employer Work Visa application is NZ $595

AEWV ESTIMATED PROCESSING TIME
Work visa applications under the Accredited Employer Work visa category are estimated to be processed within 20 working days

AEWV VALIDITY PERIOD
Accredited Employer Work Visa will be granted for the duration of your employment subject to a maximum of 3 years.

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER AEWV IS GRANTED
After your Accredited Employer Work visa is granted:

• you must complete all of the Employment New Zealand online employee modules on employment rights within within one month of starting your employment. Modules have to be completed within paid work hours and your Employer must provide time for you to complete the modules
• your Employer must provide work related Settlement Information such as assistance with getting IRD number, industry training and qualifications options, specific job hazards, accommodation options, transport options, cost of living, access to health care services, Citizens Advice Bureau Services, information about relevant community groups.

EMPLOYER ACCREDITATION AND JOB CHECK
For details about Employer Accreditation and Job Check, visit our Employer Accreditation page.