The Activity of Sending Vietnamese Workers Abroad Has Seen Positive Recovery
In particular, after being prioritized in the key European market, New Zealand has also attracted many skilled workers. Below is important information about the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) that you need to know if you’re preparing for a labor export journey to New Zealand.
1. What is the Accredited Employer Work Visa?
The Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) is a work visa granted through employer sponsorship, allowing skilled workers to work and live in New Zealand for up to 5 years.
2. What are the AEWV Requirements?
Employer Requirements:
- The employer must be approved by the government to recruit and employ workers.
- Comply with immigration and employment laws.
- Unless the worker’s occupation is exempted, the employer must pay at least the average wage of NZD 29.66 per hour*.
- The employment does not include industries such as horticulture, plant growing, harvesting, or packaging in the vineyard sector, foreign fishing crew, or casual work.
>>Note: The average wage in New Zealand as of February 2023.
Worker Requirements:
- The job you will perform in New Zealand must be listed in New Zealand’s ANZSCO designated occupation list.
- You must have a full-time job offer from an employer for at least 30 hours/week.
- Your qualifications or work experience must be in the field or occupation of the job you are offered.
You will be considered qualified if you meet any of the following criteria:
- A university degree (in any field).
- At least a Level 4 qualification on the New Zealand Qualifications and Certification Framework (NZQCF).
- At least 3 years of work experience in the relevant field.
- Skill level: Meeting the required skills and experience needed by the employer.
- English proficiency: For applicants in ANZSCO skill levels 4 and 5, an English language certificate such as PTE 29 or IELTS 4.0 is required.
3. What Are the Benefits of the AEWV?
With an AEWV, you are entitled to the following benefits:
- Legally work in New Zealand through recruitment or an employer’s invitation.
- Live and work in New Zealand for 3 to 5 years.
- Study for up to 3 to 12 months or take any courses required for the job as per the employer’s requirements.
- Work for a recognized employer in New Zealand, providing you with at least 30 hours of work per week.
- If eligible, you can apply for a residency visa (Straight to Residence Visa, Work to Residence Visa, Care Workforce Work to Residence Visa, or Transport Work to Residence Visa).
- If eligible, use your skilled work experience in New Zealand to accumulate points for a Skilled Migrant Category Residence Visa, improving your chances of approval.
- Bring your family with you if you have an AEWV.
>>Note: Most AEWV holders can stay in New Zealand for a total of 5 years. If you are paid below the average wage or are employed in an ANZSCO skill level 4 or 5 occupation, your total stay may only be 2-3 years.
