The New Zealand government has reduced the work experience requirement for migrants from three years to two. This change will make it easier for skilled workers to find jobs in New Zealand while still meeting the necessary qualifications for their roles.

New Zealand has made important changes to its visa and employment rules to address ongoing labour shortages. These updates are designed to make immigration easier for both workers and employers, with changes to work experience requirements, wages, and the length of visas.

To address the labor shortage, the New Zealand government has reduced the work experience requirement for migrants from three years to two. This change will make it easier for skilled workers to find jobs in New Zealand while still meeting the qualifications for their roles. The new rules are expected to benefit Indian migrants looking for job opportunities in New Zealand.

New Zealand has introduced two new visa options for seasonal workers. One is a three-year multi-entry visa for experienced workers, and the other is a seven-month single-entry visa for lower-skilled workers. These visas are designed to meet the demand for seasonal labor.

The government has removed the median pay requirements for the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) and Specific Purpose Work Visa (SPWV). Now, employers only need to advertise job openings and offer salaries based on the market rate for the role and location, without having to meet a set salary standard. This gives employers more flexibility while ensuring fair pay for workers.

Migrant workers who hold an AEWV and want to bring their children to New Zealand must earn at least NZ$55,844 a year. This amount has remained the same since 2019 and is meant to help ensure that migrant families can financially support themselves while living in New Zealand.

New Zealand has increased the visa period from two years to three years for jobs listed under skill levels 4 or 5 in the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO). Employees who currently have a two-year visa for these jobs and meet the requirements can apply for an additional one-year extension.

Employers no longer have to follow the 21-day recruitment period set by Work and Income when posting job openings for skill level 4 or 5. They only need to advertise the job and interview qualified candidates to show they are trying to hire locally.

The government has lowered the domestic workforce requirement for certain jobs in the construction industry from 35% to 15%. This change is aimed at helping companies fill job openings more easily due to labor shortages.

Starting this year, accredited employers no longer need to complete the online training modules from Employment New Zealand. Instead, Immigration New Zealand will provide easy-to-access resources about employment rights and responsibilities.

Starting in April 2025, migrants who want to switch from a student visa or any other work visa to an AEWV will be given temporary work rights.

Wellington has made changes to the Post Study Work Visa (PSWV) that will help Indian students who want to study in New Zealand. Now, students can stay and work for up to three years after finishing their studies, depending on their qualifications. The new rules also ensure that students who complete a Master’s degree after a Postgraduate Diploma won’t lose their eligibility for the Post Study Work Visa.

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