Services for New Zealand businesses
We help New Zealand business bring skilled employees to Aotearoa.
Hiring of Overseas employees - with Visapath
International recruitment should strengthen your business – not create uncertainty. New Zealand’s immigration system places significant responsibilities on employers, especially under the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) framework, where you must be accredited and pass a Job Check to support your employee’s visa application.
We guide you through each step, from structuring the role and remuneration through to accreditation, Job Check and work visa applications. Where appropriate, we also look at residence options for your employees, such as Green List or other skilled residence pathways, so you can plan for the long term.
Where we support businesses
Typical scenarios for Australian employers:
- Hiring skilled workers on the AEWV
You have found a suitable candidate overseas or in New Zealand on a temporary visa and want to employ them on the Accredited Employer Work Visa. We advise on employer accreditation, Job Check requirements and the visa process for your new employee, so you can fill critical roles with confidence.
- Short-term projects and specialist assignments in New Zealand
You plan to bring staff to New Zealand for structured workplace training, secondments or specific projects. Depending on the situation, this may involve AEWV or a specific purpose work visa.
We help you identify a suitable visa pathway and manage the process, so your programme or project can proceed smoothly.
Our services for New ZEaland employers
We provide end-to-end support for employers who rely on international staff.
Accreditation, Job Check and eligibility review
We review your business, the proposed role and the candidate’s background, and assess which visa options are realistic. Where you are looking to use the AEWV, we explain the employer accreditation types, guide you through the accreditation process and advise on Job Check requirements such as advertising, pay and job descriptions.
Work visa applications (AEWV and others)
We coordinate and prepare the applications required for your employees, including AEWV and, where appropriate, other temporary work visa categories. Our focus is on decision-ready applications: aligning the employment with immigration instructions, checking documentation and managing communication with Immigration New Zealand.
Residence strategy and ongoing support
For many employers, retaining staff is just as important as hiring them. We identify potential residence pathways – for example via the Green List, Work to Residence or other skilled residence categories – and explain what conditions would need to be met over time.
We also support you with ongoing compliance questions, changes in role or salary, and future visa steps for your existing international team.
How we work with you
Our aim is to make the process as straightforward as possible for your business.
Send enquiry
You tell us about your business, the role, your objectives and your preferred time frame.
Initial conversation
We review your enquiry and clarify the key points with you – either in writing or in a short call. Depending on your situation and the complexity of the case, we will either:
- suggest an initial consultation with an experienced New Zealand immigration adviser, after which you receive an individual roadmap and a detailed quote, or
- provide you directly with suitable visa options and a clear quote for our services.
This way, you know exactly what is possible and what the next step would look like before you make any commitments.
Application handling
Once you decide to proceed, we implement the agreed strategy. We collect the required information and documents, prepare and lodge the employer accreditation, Job Check (if applicable) and work or residence visa applications, and manage communication with Immigration New Zealand. Throughout the process we keep you and your employee informed, address any questions that arise and support you until a decision has been made.
Send enquiry
You tell us about your business, the role, your objectives and your preferred time frame.
Initial conversation
We review your enquiry and clarify the key points with you – either in writing or in a short call. Depending on your situation and the complexity of the case, we will either:
Suggest an initial consultation with an experienced New Zealand immigration adviser, after which you receive an individual roadmap and a detailed quote, or
Provide you directly with suitable visa options and a clear quote for our services.
This way, you know exactly what is possible and what the next step would look like before you make any commitments.
Application handling
Once you decide to proceed, we implement the agreed strategy. We collect the required information and documents, prepare and lodge the employer accreditation, Job Check (if applicable) and work or residence visa applications, and manage communication with Immigration New Zealand. Throughout the process we keep you and your employee informed, address any questions that arise and support you until a decision has been made.
How can we assist your business?
Please use the form below to give us a brief overview of your situation. Tell us how many employees you are planning to bring to New Zealand, the type of roles involved and your desired time frame. We will review your information and get back to you with suggested next steps.
How you benefit from our experience
Full Service
All application steps and communication are handled centrally for you and your employees by a dedicated point of contact. We coordinate with Immigration New Zealand as well as with your staff, so the process remains as simple and efficient as possible for your business.
Quick & competent
We understand that delays can affect your operations. Thanks to our experience with New Zealand work and residence visas, we prepare applications so that they are decision-ready, reducing the likelihood of additional questions from Immigration New Zealand and unnecessary waiting times.
EXPERTISE
We specialise in New Zealand immigration law and procedures and understand the practical challenges for employers, from AEWV accreditation through to residence pathways. Your business is supported by qualified and licensed advisers with experience in complex, employer-driven cases.