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Navigating the Job Check and Labour Market Testing requirements can be complex, but NZIL is here to streamline the process.

Our free Job Check Webinar will cover:

Job Check Process

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Step 1:

Employer Accreditation

Ensure your business is accredited with Immigration New Zealand before applying for a Job Check.

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Step 2:

Advertise the Role

Advertise the position in accordance with immigration guidelines, ensuring it meets salary, qualification, and experience requirements.

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Step 3:

Engage with Work and Income

Consult with Work and Income to confirm there are no suitable New Zealand candidates for the position.

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Submit the Job Check Application

Submit the Job Check application, providing all necessary documentation to demonstrate compliance with advertising and labour market testing standards.

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Step 5:

Await Decision

Immigration New Zealand reviews your application and provides a decision on whether you can hire an overseas worker.

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Step 6:

Employer Accreditation

Ensure your business is accredited with Immigration New Zealand before applying for a Job Check.

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Our Upcoming Job Check Webinars

Check back soon for our next webinar.

How our consultation helps your application get approved

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As Immigration Lawyers and Licensed Advisers, we will help you make a strong case to Immigration New Zealand (INZ) that meets all of their requirements and ticks every box.

This can include (as required on a case-by-case basis):

Partnership Visa Criteria

Pitfalls & Considerations

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Advice on writing and receiving support letters

Obtaining necessary docume

Obtaining necessary documentation

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Assessing the final application and submitting it to INZ

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Dealing with any issues raised by INZ

Managing your application

Managing your application right through to conclusion

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Helping you review a rejected application and the reasons why

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Maintaining contact with your application

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does a job check take from Immigration New Zealand?

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NZ Immigration has target times around this, but it's important to obtain advice to ensure you understand the criteria particularly in regard labour market testing. Get in touch with the NZ Immigration Law team for help with your particular scenario.

I’m a business owner who needs accreditation to hire migrant workers. What do I need to do?

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Some details, including the types of accreditation, have already been agreed while other details of the changes are still being worked on. There will be three levels of accreditation:

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  • standard accreditation — for employers who hire between 1 and 5 migrant workers in a year
  • high-volume accreditation — for employers who hire 6 or more migrant workers in a year, and
  • labour hire employer accreditation.
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Most employers will need standard accreditation. What type is suitable for your business and what documents are needed as a consequence will be dependent upon your business's profile

How much does a job check cost?

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Professional fees will depend upon complexity. Get in touch with the NZ Immigration Law team for help with your particular scenario.