Hiring A Foreign Worker In New Zealand
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Hiring A Foreign Worker In New Zealand
What are your Options? Your Employment Need
Your Best Option
What you need to do
I need skilled, permanent workers from overseas.
Employ people under the Skilled Migrant category (SMC).
Check that the job meets immigration skill level requirements. Provide a job offer to assist the SMC application.
I have a long-term need to regularly employ skilled workers from overseas.
Employ people under the Talent (Accredited Employer) Work category. They can then Work to Residence.
Apply to become an Accredited Employer. Once accredited provide job offer to facilitate applicant’s Talent Work visa application.
I have a temporary skill shortage in an occupation on the Immediate Skill Shortage List.
Employ people under the Essential Skills work policy (temporary).
Provide a job offer to assist candidate’s application.
I have a temporary skill shortage in an occupation on the Immediate Skill Shortage List.
Employ people under the Essential Skills work policy (temporary).
Provide a job offer to assist candidate’s application.
I need to fill a temporary position or positions for which I’m unable to find suitable workers in New Zealand.
Employ people with a work permit under the Essential Skills work policy (temporary).
Apply for Approval in Principle and prove that you have been unable to find staff in New Zealand.
Work Visa or Permit Application Process Employer checks if job vacancy is on the Long Term Skill Shortage List Employer ensures job meets appropriate criteria (24 months, minimum 30 hours per week, etc) If so, employer locates an appropriately skilled overseas worker Worker fills out Work Visa/Permit Application Employer supplies a job offer to the overseas worker that meets the criteria Employer fills out designated sections of Employer Supplementary Form and provides this to the worker to send in Worker submits application to nearest Immigration New Zealand branch Successful worker issued visa or granted permit by Immigration New Zealand Employer to check work permit before overseas worker starts work Worker can apply for residence under the Work to Residence policy after two years
Letter of Offer When providing a letter of offer for an Overseas Employee you will be asked to provide the following: • • • • • • •
Job Title or Description Address of the place of employment Type of work; duties and responsibilities involved Details of remuneration or payment and conditions of employment Duration of the job Qualifications, experience or training required Confirmation of whether or not registration in New Zealand is required • How long the offer of employment is open • Name, address, telephone, and fax number of the employer
How to become an Accredited Employer Step 1 •In order to be eligible for accreditation, employers need to prove that their business currently meets, and will continue to meet, the following requirements set out by Immigration New Zealand (INZ).
Step 2 •INZ should be satisfied that the business: •Is in a sound financial position; and •Has Human Resource Policies and processes which are of a high standard; and •Has a demonstrable commitment to training and employing New Zealanders; and •Has good workplace practices, including a history of compliance with all immigration and employment laws
Step 3 •The following factors are also considered in determining whether an employer is eligible for accreditation: •How long the employing organisation has been established as a going concern; •The employer’s relationship with their Industry Training Organisation (ITO); •Whether the employer is a member of the Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) Employers Group; •Whether the employer is IOS (International Organisation for Standardisation) certified; •How long the employer intends to maintain accreditation and how this relates to any visas and permits held by employees under the Talent (Accredited Employers) Work Policy.
How to become an Accredited Employer Duration of Accreditation Approved employers are granted accreditation for 12 months. Accreditation may be renewed annually, on application by the employer, provided INZ is satisfied the employer still meets accreditation requirements. A lower fee is payable for accreditation renewal.
Application Fee The initial application fee is NZ $1400 and must be paid with the application. You can pay by cheque or credit card.
Application Guidelines If INZ receives information which may be prejudicial to a positive outcome, that adverse information will be put to the employer for comment. The Business Relationship Advisor will then consider all the information and evidence provided against the operational policy in coming to a decision. http://www.immigration.govt.nz/NR /rdonlyres/06EF88F0-E183-48AAA035-55D8D1A8A1F9/0/1090.pdf Employer Accreditation Application
How to become an Accredited Employer Offers of employment made by accredited employers to non-New Zealand workers under the Talent (Accredited Employers) Work Policy must be: For genuine employment in New Zealand in the capacity or position stated For employment in the accredited employer’s core area of business activity and where the employer will have direct responsibility for the employee’s work output For a position with a salary of NZ$55,000 or more For a period of at least 24 months For full time employment (that is, amounting to, on average, at least 30 hours per week) Current at the time the holder’s work visa and permit application is assessed, and at the time he or she is issued a multiple entry work visa and permit Compliant with all relevant employment law* in force in New Zealand, and When submitted by the holder to INZ, accompanied by evidence of full or provisional registration (or of eligibility for such registration) if registration is required by law for that person to take up the offer.
Useful Websites The Immediate Skills Shortage List http://www.immigration.govt.nz/NR/rdonlyres/89185A40-27D3-41F4-84BE-30129920411D/0/ISSL.pdf
Employer Accreditation Application http://www.immigration.govt.nz/NR/rdonlyres/06EF88F0-E183-48AA-A035-55D8D1A8A1F9/0/1090.pdf
The Long Term Skills Shortage List www.immigration.govt.nz/ltssl
New Zealand Visa Fees and Charges http://www.immigration.govt.nz/NR/rdonlyres/00B58004-04AB-46C6-B32B-5CE91FBA979A/0/1028.pdf
Work Visa Permit Guide http://www.immigration.govt.nz/NR/rdonlyres/371C5E08-3AAE-4F62-A283-8430B1716E70/0/1016.pdf
What are your Options? Your Employment Need
Your Best Option
What you need to do
I need skilled, permanent workers from overseas.
Employ people under the Skilled Migrant category (SMC).
Check that the job meets immigration skill level requirements. Provide a job offer to assist the SMC application.
I have a long-term need to regularly employ skilled workers from overseas.
Employ people under the Talent (Accredited Employer) Work category. They can then Work to Residence.
Apply to become an Accredited Employer. Once accredited provide job offer to facilitate applicant’s Talent Work visa application.
I have a temporary skill shortage in an occupation on the Immediate Skill Shortage List.
Employ people under the Essential Skills work policy (temporary).
Provide a job offer to assist candidate’s application.
I have a temporary skill shortage in an occupation on the Immediate Skill Shortage List.
Employ people under the Essential Skills work policy (temporary).
Provide a job offer to assist candidate’s application.
I need to fill a temporary position or positions for which I’m unable to find suitable workers in New Zealand.
Employ people with a work permit under the Essential Skills work policy (temporary).
Apply for Approval in Principle and prove that you have been unable to find staff in New Zealand.
Work Visa or Permit Application Process Employer checks if job vacancy is on the Long Term Skill Shortage List Employer ensures job meets appropriate criteria (24 months, minimum 30 hours per week, etc) If so, employer locates an appropriately skilled overseas worker Worker fills out Work Visa/Permit Application Employer supplies a job offer to the overseas worker that meets the criteria Employer fills out designated sections of Employer Supplementary Form and provides this to the worker to send in Worker submits application to nearest Immigration New Zealand branch Successful worker issued visa or granted permit by Immigration New Zealand Employer to check work permit before overseas worker starts work Worker can apply for residence under the Work to Residence policy after two years
Letter of Offer When providing a letter of offer for an Overseas Employee you will be asked to provide the following: • • • • • • •
Job Title or Description Address of the place of employment Type of work; duties and responsibilities involved Details of remuneration or payment and conditions of employment Duration of the job Qualifications, experience or training required Confirmation of whether or not registration in New Zealand is required • How long the offer of employment is open • Name, address, telephone, and fax number of the employer
How to become an Accredited Employer Step 1 •In order to be eligible for accreditation, employers need to prove that their business currently meets, and will continue to meet, the following requirements set out by Immigration New Zealand (INZ).
Step 2 •INZ should be satisfied that the business: •Is in a sound financial position; and •Has Human Resource Policies and processes which are of a high standard; and •Has a demonstrable commitment to training and employing New Zealanders; and •Has good workplace practices, including a history of compliance with all immigration and employment laws
Step 3 •The following factors are also considered in determining whether an employer is eligible for accreditation: •How long the employing organisation has been established as a going concern; •The employer’s relationship with their Industry Training Organisation (ITO); •Whether the employer is a member of the Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) Employers Group; •Whether the employer is IOS (International Organisation for Standardisation) certified; •How long the employer intends to maintain accreditation and how this relates to any visas and permits held by employees under the Talent (Accredited Employers) Work Policy.
How to become an Accredited Employer Duration of Accreditation Approved employers are granted accreditation for 12 months. Accreditation may be renewed annually, on application by the employer, provided INZ is satisfied the employer still meets accreditation requirements. A lower fee is payable for accreditation renewal.
Application Fee The initial application fee is NZ $1400 and must be paid with the application. You can pay by cheque or credit card.
Application Guidelines If INZ receives information which may be prejudicial to a positive outcome, that adverse information will be put to the employer for comment. The Business Relationship Advisor will then consider all the information and evidence provided against the operational policy in coming to a decision. http://www.immigration.govt.nz/NR /rdonlyres/06EF88F0-E183-48AAA035-55D8D1A8A1F9/0/1090.pdf Employer Accreditation Application
How to become an Accredited Employer Offers of employment made by accredited employers to non-New Zealand workers under the Talent (Accredited Employers) Work Policy must be: For genuine employment in New Zealand in the capacity or position stated For employment in the accredited employer’s core area of business activity and where the employer will have direct responsibility for the employee’s work output For a position with a salary of NZ$55,000 or more For a period of at least 24 months For full time employment (that is, amounting to, on average, at least 30 hours per week) Current at the time the holder’s work visa and permit application is assessed, and at the time he or she is issued a multiple entry work visa and permit Compliant with all relevant employment law* in force in New Zealand, and When submitted by the holder to INZ, accompanied by evidence of full or provisional registration (or of eligibility for such registration) if registration is required by law for that person to take up the offer.
Useful Websites The Immediate Skills Shortage List http://www.immigration.govt.nz/NR/rdonlyres/89185A40-27D3-41F4-84BE-30129920411D/0/ISSL.pdf
Employer Accreditation Application http://www.immigration.govt.nz/NR/rdonlyres/06EF88F0-E183-48AA-A035-55D8D1A8A1F9/0/1090.pdf
The Long Term Skills Shortage List www.immigration.govt.nz/ltssl
New Zealand Visa Fees and Charges http://www.immigration.govt.nz/NR/rdonlyres/00B58004-04AB-46C6-B32B-5CE91FBA979A/0/1028.pdf
Work Visa Permit Guide http://www.immigration.govt.nz/NR/rdonlyres/371C5E08-3AAE-4F62-A283-8430B1716E70/0/1016.pdf
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