From 19 July 2021 until 28 August 2021, applicants need to apply using a paper-based form on the INZ website. From 30 August 2021 applicants will be able to apply online instead.
You will not have to prove there are no New Zealanders available to retain migrant workers in the same roles. You will still need to undergo a labour market test for vacant roles or where your worker will change the region they work for you in.
Applicants remaining in the same role will not need to include an employment agreement with their new Essential Skills visa application. Applicants will not be required to provide medical and police certificates, if these were previously supplied with a visa application.
These measures will make it easier for you to retain your current migrant workforce.
These changes to requirements apply until the middle of next year. An update will be provided as soon as an exact date is confirmed. |