Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has a search tool that lists accredited employers and their accreditation expiry date.
Many migrant workers will apply for or already hold visas that require them to work for an accredited employer. These visas are the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV), Partner of a Worker Work Visa, and Straight to Residence Visa. To make it easy for migrants to find out if their current or prospective employer is accredited, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has a search tool that lists accredited employers and their accreditation expiry date.
Visa holders will be able to search the name or New Zealand Business Number (NZBN) of the employer they are interested in working for, and search results will display:
- Business name
- Trading name (if any)
- NZBN
- Expiry date of employer's accreditation
The tool's database is updated as employers join the accreditation system, or renew their accreditation status. However, some employers have chosen not to be published in the search results, so if in doubt, check with the employer to find out if they are accredited or not.
Find the INZ accredited employer search tool here.
Disclaimer: information provided in this article is general only and it does not constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. Due to the continuously evolving nature of New Zealand Immigration policies, Trinity can provide no warranty as to its accuracy, reliability or completeness, other than accuracy at the time of publication. Before taking any course of action related to this article you should make your own inquiries and seek further advice on whether it is suitable for your circumstance. Trinity Employment Services has in house Licensed Immigration Advisers who will be happy to help you with your enquiries.
