WR1.5 Who is eligible for a work visa under the Talent (Accredited Employers) Work Instructions?

1. To be granted a visa under the Talent (Accredited Employers) Work Instructions applicants must:
   1. hold an offer of employment in New Zealand from an accredited employer as defined at WR1.20 (unless WR1.10.1 or WR1.30.1 applies); and
   2. be aged 55 years or under (unless WR1.10.1 or WR1.30.1 applies); and
   3. meet the health and character requirements for Residence set out at A4 and A5; and
   4. meet the requirements for bona fide applicants as set out at E5; and
   5. meet the requirements for lodging an application as set out in WR1.30 (applications must be made on or before 31 October as set out at WR1.30(a)).
2. Work visas granted to applicants under these instructions will be subject to the condition that the applicant may undertake employment for an accredited employer (as defined at WR1.20) only, except where WR1.10.1 or WR1.30.1 applies.
3. During the currency of the work visa granted the applicant may seek a variation of conditions to change employers in line with E3.26.1.10 (E3.26 Varying the conditions of temporary entry class visas).

Effective 31/08/2023