Your application for employer accreditation must be made on the Application for Employer Accreditation (NZIS 1090) PDF and accompanied by documents which demonstrate that the employer meets the requirements for accreditation as set out at WR1.25c of the INZ Operational Manual.
Step by step
The steps below outline how you should apply for initial employer accreditation:
- Complete the Application for Employer Accreditation (NZIS 1090) PDF
- Along with this completed (and signed) application you will need to provide:
- evidence of your business record and financial position
- an organisation chart showing the structure of the business
- evidence of the existing human resource policy and/or procedures
- evidence of training provided to your employees
- evidence of good workplace practices.
We must be satisfied that the information and documents you provide are genuine and accurate, and we may take any steps we consider necessary to verify information, including requesting additional evidence, scheduling an interview, or visiting company premises.
- In order for us to verify the employers’ compliance with immigration and employment laws, employers must consent to INZ seeking information about their business from the following agencies.
- Other service groups within the Department of Labour
- Accident Compensation Corporation
- Any relevant unions.
- The initial application fee is NZ$1400 and must be paid with the application. You can pay by cheque or credit card.
The fee for renewal of employer accreditation is NZ$400.
- Please send the application form, fee, and supporting documents to:
Business Migration Branch
Immigration New Zealand
PO Box 3705
Wellington
Once the application is lodged at the Business Migration Branch it usually takes between three to five weeks to process.
To ensure that you have submitted all the necessary documents, please print out our checklist.
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