Have an offer from an accredited employer?
The Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) is one route for people with an eligible full-time job offer from an accredited employer. INZ also checks the applicable job, experience or qualification requirements and other visa conditions. Accreditation alone is not enough to establish your eligibility.
Your employer provides the link used for an AEWV application. The visa is connected to the approved employment, and its duration depends on the relevant rules and your circumstances. Do not assume every role attracts the same length of stay.
The decision you face shapes the advice you need.
A first work visa
Start with the offer, employer details and your experience. Make the application question specific before committing to travel or a start date.
A change at work
Changing employer, role or location can affect visa conditions. Check what approval is required before starting different work.
A longer-term plan
A work visa is not a residence guarantee. Consider possible residence requirements separately, especially before making long-term career decisions.
Explore residence pathwaysCheck the offer, not just the title.
Two roles with similar titles can involve different duties, hours and requirements. For an initial discussion, have a clear summary of the work you will actually do and the terms offered. Mention any changes between the offer and what you expect to do in practice.
If you already hold a visa, include its expiry date and conditions in your enquiry. A planned start date, notice period or family move can affect which questions need attention first. Never assume a pending application automatically allows you to begin the new job.
What to include in your enquiry.
- Your job title, duties, location, proposed hours and pay.
- Whether the offer is confirmed and whether the employer is accredited.
- A short outline of your relevant qualifications and work history.
- Your current visa, expiry date and intended start date.
- Whether your partner or children are part of the move.
YOUR QUESTIONS
Work visas questions.
Can VisaMatch find me a job?
This page offers immigration guidance, not a recruitment service or a promise of employment. Tell us whether you already have a job offer when you enquire.
Can I change employers on an AEWV?
Do not assume your current visa permits the change. Check the conditions and the appropriate INZ job-change or visa process before starting new employment.
Can my partner work too?
A partner’s eligibility and work rights must be checked separately. The main applicant’s work visa does not automatically give everyone in the family permission to work.
Official sources
Immigration summaries checked against these sources on 15 November 2026. Rules can change. This is general information, not an individual assessment; INZ decides visa applications.