Job Check Process Under New Immigration Rules.
How to Complete Job Check Process to Hire a Migrant Under the New Immigration Rules?
The objective of the new Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) process is to encourage businesses to try to hire New Zealanders first. Therefore, you need to establish through a Job check process, that no New Zealanders are available for the Job. To apply for a job check you need be an accredited employer under AEWV (If you need information about Employer accreditation process and requirements, please visit Employer Accreditation. Once the check is done, you can offer the job to a migrant. Please note that if the job pays 200% of the median wage (currently $55.52 hourly) or if the job is on the green list [1] of occupations, advertising for the job is not mandatory.
What is My First Step?
The first step of the job check process is to advertise the role in accordance with the Immigration New Zealand’s (INZ) guidelines.
What Must be Included in the Job Advertisement?
To satisfy INZ requirements you must include:
- The job title and description with details of the key tasks and responsibilities.
- Key terms and conditions of the proposed employment i.e., minimum & maximum rate of pay (must meet the salary threshold); estimated actual earnings if the actual earnings are not guaranteed [2]; hours, days and location of work.
- Employment types (permanent, temporary, fixed or casual).
- Minimum qualifications, work experience, skills or other specifications needed to do the job [3].
- Numbers of vacancies if more than one vacancy. You can include multiple vacancies in one advertisement if the details are the same and later use the advertisement as part of one job check application, for all roles.
Where & How Long to Publish the Advertisement?
The role must be advertised on a national job listing website such as SEEK, Trade Me Jobs etc, where most New Zealanders are likely to search for jobs. The job needs to be advertised for at least 2 weeks before you apply for the job check.
What is My Final Stage?
Once the advertisement is published, you will need to keep records of the number of job applications you received [4] and keep a copy of the job advertisement as evidence. When submitting the INZ application, you need to provide an acceptable job offer and a proposed employment agreement [5] and Job description [6] and the ANZSCO code for the job being offered.
As the hiring international employees becomes more and more complex, it demands a proficient understanding of the immigration and employment law.
How We Can Help You?
We can provide you with assistance in securing accreditation. Our team are experienced, and qualified and understand the Law in relation to AEWV. Coming from in-depth understanding of the law and the industry, capitalizing on extensive experience, we provide hands-on advice that speaks the language of our client’s business. Whether in Employer Accreditation, job Check, employment documents review, or any other area of law in relation, our clients can expect excellence and commitment to their objectives.
We review the advertisement, the proposed job offer, and agreement and apply for the Job Check on your behalf and support you through this complicated process. Our fee for a job check is $750.00 (seven hundred and fifty)[7].
[1] Please find the Green List at Greenlist Occupations
[2] Commission or bonuses are not considered to be part of earnings for salary threshold requirement
[3] Include only what is necessary to do the specific job on offer.
[4] Screenshots or any printable copies of the platforms/dashboard used that shows dates, duration or other details of the applications
[5] This should not include any details of a prospective employee
[6] The agreement and job description must be in accordance with the current employment law and fulfil the required INZ specifications.
[7] Note that the INZ fee of $610 is not included in our fees.