Accredited Employer Work Visa
Employer accreditation and role-specific checks are relevant to this route, but a listing does not establish an applicant's eligibility or guarantee sponsorship. Some Green List roles may support residence pathways where all current criteria are met.
Processing time
4-8 weeks
Potential residence pathway
Potential Green List residence pathways
Employer sponsorship
Required, accredited employers only
Job offer
Required
Salary threshold
Median wage benchmark for most roles
Cost
Employer pays accreditation, you pay the visa fee
Permit duration
Up to 5 years
Criteria to verify
- Offer from an accredited employer with an approved job check.
- Qualifications or experience matching the role.
- Health and character requirements.
Indicative employer steps
- Hold current accreditation with Immigration New Zealand.
- Complete the job check for the specific vacancy.
- Provide the job token for your application.
Watch out for
- Partner work rights depend on your salary band.
- The market is small - apply broadly across cities.
- Green List status determines how quickly residence opens.
General educational information only, not immigration or legal advice or an eligibility assessment. Rules change. Confirm current criteria, thresholds, fees and outcomes with the relevant authority or an independent qualified adviser before you act.