Accredited Employer Work Visa in New Zealand

Accredited Employer Work Visa · New Zealand visa route

skilled · last reviewed 2026-06 · all New Zealand routes

Needs an accredited employer and role fit; the new short graduate route can act as a bridge for finding an AEWV employer.

Important notes

• The AEWV requires a job with an accredited employer and meeting AEWV job-skill requirements.
• Applicant must have either 2 years or more relevant work experience or a level 4+ NZQCF qualification, unless route-specific exceptions apply.
• Employer must be accredited; job check/occupation/wage and skill rules apply; some roles have English requirements.

Official source

Official source: New Zealand official source

Also look at similar visas from these countries

🇦🇺 Australia Employer-sponsored work Open this route → 🇨🇦 Canada Employer work permit Open this route → 🇸🇪 Sweden Work permit Open this route → 🇰🇷 South Korea E-7 professional work Open this route →

Visa rules change frequently. This page is a research guide, not legal advice. Confirm current requirements with the official source before applying.