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Accredited Employer Work Visa 2026

The Accredited Employer Work Visa is New Zealand’s main employer-sponsored work visa (AEWV), requiring an accredited employer and a role meeting wage thresholds. GoBroad tracks New Zealand visa policy changes to this route in real time and lists visa-sponsored jobs from employers who hire international and Indian professionals, so you can act the moment something changes.

Sponsorship

Accredited employer required

Duration

Up to 5 years

Conditions

Median-wage thresholds

Who the Accredited Employer Work Visa is for

Skilled workers with NZ offers
Candidates of accredited employers
Those building toward residence

Countries offering the Accredited Employer Work Visa

Frequently asked questions

What is the Accredited Employer Work Visa?

Accredited Employer Work Visa is New Zealand’s main employer-sponsored work visa (AEWV), requiring an accredited employer and a role meeting wage thresholds. The employer must hold NZ accreditation and the role must pass a wage and job-check test.

Does the Accredited Employer Work Visa lead to visa-sponsored jobs?

GoBroad lists only visa-sponsored roles and tracks New Zealand updates for this route, so you can find employers hiring under it and check take-home salary in INR before applying.

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