New Zealand will change its immigration rules on December 2nd, 2024, to allow more partners of migrant workers to work without restrictions.
This policy aims to address labour shortages and improve workforce retention in various sectors.
According to this announcement by Immigration New Zealand (INZ), the Government is making changes to provide open work rights to more partners of migrant workers, allowing them to work for any employer.
This will help families stay together, and attract and retain the workers New Zealand needs to fill gaps in sectors facing skill and labour shortages.
Eligibility Criteria
From December 2nd 2024, open work rights will be available to:
- all partners of Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) working in an Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) Level 1-3 role and earning at least NZD$25.29 an hour (80 percent of the standard median wage)
- partners of AEWV holders earning at least $25.29 an hour if they were already supporting…