After mid-2021, immigration New Zealand are introducing a new 3-check visa application system and replacing six temporary work visas with one.
New temporary work visa
- Essential Skills Work Visa
- Essential Skills Work Visa — approved in principle
- Talent (Accredited Employer) Work Visa
- Long Term Skill Shortage List Work Visa
- Silver Fern Job Search Visa
- Silver Fern Practical Experience Visa
New system with 3 checks
The system will introduce 3 checks before an employer can hire a migrant worker
- the employer check — employers need accreditation to pass this
- the job check
- the migrant worker check
INZ confirms that further updates will now follow in 2021, with the implementation of this new “gateway framework” scheduled for after mid-2021.