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Employer accreditation and job check overview

Step-by-step guidance for New Zealand businesses on becoming an Accredited Employer and passing the Job Check to hire overseas talent.

Who it suits

Who this pathway suits

New Zealand business owners and HR managers.

Eligibility

Eligibility at a glance

  • Viable, actively trading New Zealand business
  • Comply with employment and immigration law standards
  • Complete employer settlement modules
Process

How the process works

  1. Apply for Standard or High-Volume Accreditation
  2. Conduct mandatory labour market test on Seek or Trade Me
  3. Submit Job Check
  4. Assign Job Token to candidate
Documents

Documents you will typically need

  • NZBN, business financial statements, PAYE records, employment agreement draft, advertising receipts
Good to know

What to keep in mind

Accreditation is renewed every 24 months. Subcontracting and franchisee business models require specialized accreditation categories.

Official source: Immigration New Zealand — Employer Accreditation. Government authorities make all final decisions; no outcome is guaranteed.

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