Visa sponsorship jobs in New Zealand

Salary floor

Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV)

Employers must pay at least the market rate. The adult minimum wage is NZ$23.95 an hour from 1 April 2026.

Key dates

Rules changed or changing

• Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa: Skilled workers, often already in New Zealand. Points; Trades and Technician and Skilled Work Experience pathways since 24 August 2026. In force Source
• Green List (Straight to Residence and Work to Residence): Listed occupations. Tier 1: Straight to Residence; Tier 2: Work to Residence after 24 months in the role. In force (Appendix 13 from 9 March 2026) Source
• Partner of a worker: Partners of AEWV holders. Wage thresholds from 9 March 2026: NZ$28.00 an hour for ANZSCO 1 to 3; NZ$52.50 for ANZSCO 4 to 5, or NZ$35.00 in a qualifying Green List job. In force Source

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