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Most employers who wish to access offshore talent will now need to be accredited by Immigration New Zealand. This scheme assessing compliance and financial matters by an Immigration New Zealand case officer. There are different streams of accreditation available for different models. Given the rise of compliance regulations on employers, it is important to get professional advice.

Job Checks are required before you offer the role to a migrant candidate. The Job Check step is to check that there is a genuine shortage of people to fill the role in New Zealand as well as checking that your employment agreement is up to Immigration and Employment legislation in New Zealand. There are different rules and requirements dependent on the skill level of the role as well as whether it has been flagged as a role with an all round shortage and has been listed on the Green list.

Even after the approval of your accreditation there are still key things you need to meet while being an accredited employer. You and all key people in your organisation will need to complete employer modules, you will need to check all migrants are suitably qualified for the role you have offered them and you will need to provide settlement support activities to the employee. You can gain a more comprehensive understanding of your obligations by gaining professional advice through one of our advisers.

Immigration New Zealand has implemented maximum time constraints for visa holders, tailored to their skill level and role. Upon reaching these limits, a standdown period outside of New Zealand becomes applicable. It's crucial for your employee to promptly seek professional guidance on strategies for attaining New Zealand residency if they intend to remain in the country for an extended period.