What is New Zealand AEWV?
The Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) is the main work visa of New Zealand that allows foreign workers to work legally in New Zealand for an accredited employer.
This visa is employer-sponsored, meaning you first need a job offer from a New Zealand accredited company before applying
MAIN BENEFITS OF AEWV:
- Work Legally in New Zealand
- Salary Paid Weekly or Fortnightly
- Can Stay Up To 5 Years
- Can Bring Family in Some Cases
- Pathway To New Zealand Residence
- Opportunity To Get PR Later
- Healthcare And Workers’ Rights Protection
- Can Change Jobs Through Job Change Application
Who can apply?
You can apply if you have:
- A Valid Passport
- Job Offers from NZ Accredited Employer
- Relevant Work Experience or Qualification
- Good English (For Some Jobs)
- Medical Certificate
- Police Clearance Certificate
- Genuine Intention to Work in New Zealand
Minimum Requirements:
- Job Offer
You must have:
- Full-Time Job Offers
- Minimum 30 Hours Per Week
- Employer Must Be Accredited
- Job Check Approved by Immigration NZ
- Work Experience / Qualification
Usually required:
- Minimum 2 Years Relevant Experience
- Level 4 Qualification or Above
Examples:
- Hotel Management
- Restaurant Management
- Chef
- Driver
- Caregiver
- Construction
- IT
- Farming
- Engineering
- English Requirement
Some low-skilled jobs require English proof such as:
- Ielts
- Pte
- Toefl
- High-Skilled Jobs May Not Require Ielts.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
- Personal Documents
- Passport
- Passport-Size Photo
- CNIC Copy
- Updated Cv
- Work Documents
- Experience Letters
- Salary Slips
- Employment Certificates
- Educational Certificates
- Ielts/Pte (If required)
- Additional Documents
- Police Character Certificate
- Medical Test
- Chest X-Ray
- Job Offer Letter
- Employment Agreement
STEP-BY-STEP AEWV PROCESS:
STEP:1
Find An Accredited Employer
You first need a job offer from a New Zealand accredited company.
Official website to check accredited employers:
- Immigration New Zealand Official Website
Check accredited employers here:
- Check Accredited Employers NZ
STEP:2
GET JOB CHECK APPROVAL
The employer applies for:
- Job Check
- Approval From Immigration New Zealand
After approval, employer sends you:
- Job Token
- Employment Agreement
- Invitation Link
STEP:3
APPLY ONLINE
- Apply Online Through Immigration New Zealand
- Apply For AEWV Online
You upload:
- Passport
- Job Documents
- Experience
- Police Certificate
- Medical
STEP:4
BIOMETRICS & MEDICAL
You may need:
- Biometrics
- Medical Examination
- Chest X-Ray
STEP:5
VISA DECISION
Processing time:
- Usually Around 5–8 Weeks
Visa fee:
- Around NZD $1540
TOP JOBS FOR PAKISTANIS IN NEW ZEALAND:
- Hospitality
- Restaurant Manager
- Assistant Manager
- Chef
- Kitchen Hand
- Waiter
- Construction
- Electrician
- Plumber
- Welder
- Carpenter
- Transport
- Truck Driver
- Delivery Driver
- Healthcare
- Caregiver
- Nurse
- Farming
- Dairy Farm Worker
- Agriculture Worker
- IT
- Software Developer
- Network Engineer
BEST WEBSITES TO FIND NEW ZEALAND JOBS:
- Official Government Website
- New Zealand Immigration Jobs
- Popular Job Portals
- Seek New Zealand
- Trade Me Jobs NZ
- Indeed, New Zealand
- LinkedIn Jobs
HOW TO GET JOB OFFER FAST:
- Make New Zealand-Style CV
- Apply Daily To 30–50 Jobs
- Mention “Need AEWV Sponsorship”
- Use LinkedIn Professionally
- Apply Directly on Company Websites
- Contact Recruiters
- Use Hospitality Experience If You Worked in McDonald’s or Restaurants
SALARY IN NEW ZEALAND:
| Jobs | Average Salary |
| · Restaurant Manager | · NZD $55,000–75,000/year |
| · Chef | · NZD $25–35/hour |
| · Truck Driver | · NZD $30–40/hour |
| · Caregiver | · NZD $26–32/hour |
| · Construction Worker | · NZD $28–45/hour |
CAN AEWV LEAD TO PR?
Yes, AEWV can lead to:
- Skilled Migrant Category Residence
- Green List Pathway
- Work to Residence
Depending on:
- Occupation
- Salary
- Experience
- Employer
IMPORTANT RULES:
- Fake Job Offers Can Cause Visa Ban
- Never Pay Huge Illegal Amounts to Agents
- Employer Cannot Charge Recruitment Fees Illegally
- Always Verify Employer Accreditation
LATEST AEWV UPDATES 2026:
- More Occupations Added to Visa List
- Wage Threshold Updated
- New English Requirements for Some Jobs
- Stricter Police Certificate Rules