Increase in Job Check processing times

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Immigration New Zealand (INZ) is experiencing an increase in our processing times for the Job Check phase of the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) system.

Some applications are taking longer when we need to request or clarify information.

The AEWV is New Zealand’s main temporary work visa. The Job Check stage helps ensure New Zealanders are first in line for jobs and where genuine skill or labour shortages exist, accredited employers can hire skilled migrants to fill these roles.

Employers and those helping them can help ensure their Job Check is processed within 10 working days by making sure their applications are accurate and complete, and providing commonly requested information when they apply.

Confirming vacancies are current

Job Check applications should be for roles where there are current vacancies.

The roles must be genuinely available at the time the Job Check is submitted, as your clients business environments and workforces are subject to change. Job Check applications for future possible work are not allowed under immigration instructions.

Recruiting more than one migrant 

If applicants are including multiple vacancies in one Job Check, we recommend you include additional information to show these vacancies are genuine and your client can support the migrants they plan to hire. This could include:

  • organisation charts
  • contracts for ongoing work
  • details on your migrant settlement support

This can be provided in the ‘further evidence’ section of the Job Check application.

Complete applications help the process

When applications have errors or are missing information, Immigration have to contact the employer for more information, which slows processing.

When applying for Employer Accreditation or a Job Check, make sure all required documentation is provided so the application is ready for a decision.

Applicants can provide information in the ‘further evidence’ section of the Job Check application.

Here’s a checklist covering the information applicants must include in their applications.