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What do I need for an Accredited Employer Work Visa?
An AEWV usually depends on three separate parts: the employer, the job and the worker applying for the visa. INZ also says the employer must offer at least 30 hours of work a week, and the visa holder may work only in the job, for the employer and in the location stated on the visa.
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This guide explains the employer, job and worker parts of an AEWV question, including role, location, pay, weekly hours, duties and any INZ job-check or application-link details.
There are three moving parts
The AEWV is not just about the person applying. INZ information points to the employer, the job and the applicant as separate parts of the process. A good first pass checks whether the employer route, the offered role and the worker details all match the current visa settings.
The job offer still needs detail
The job title alone is not enough. Useful details include pay, hours, location, main duties, skill level, whether registration is needed, and whether the role links to a valid employer job check. The visa can also limit work to the job, employer and location stated on it.
Worker requirements can depend on the role
Depending on the role and current settings, INZ may look at matters such as experience, qualifications, English, health, character and occupational registration. That is why the same broad job category can still produce different research questions.
Why a current check matters
AEWV settings have changed over time and can be updated again. Treat old forum answers, screenshots and summaries as background only, then check the current INZ visa page and employer/job-check pages before relying on the detail.
What to check next
- Check the current AEWV visa page, employer accreditation page and job-check information together.
- Keep employer, job and worker evidence separate so missing details are easier to spot.
- Do not rely on a job offer alone if visa conditions, registration or job-check details have not been checked.
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