Support a candidate's work visa application Talent (Accredited Employers) Work visa

These include:

• be aged 55 years or under
• be in good health
• be of good character
• hold full or provisional New Zealand registration, if it’s needed to work in their occupation in New Zealand.

Character
Occupational registration

The offer must:

• be current at the time they apply for a visa
• be for full-time work
• be for 2 years or more
• pay at least NZD $79,560 a year (before tax)
• be for work in your core area of business activity
• make you directly responsible for your workers and the work that they do – this includes supervising your workers and paying their wages.

Employment agreements must also include:

• your name and contact details
• your candidate’s name and contact details
• the job title
• the address the work will be carried out
• the kind of work your candidate will be doing and their responsibilities at work
• details of any qualifications or work experience your candidate will need to do the work
• information about whether your candidate will need New Zealand registration to do the work
• how long the work will be for
• how long your candidate has to take up the job offer
• pay and work conditions that comply with New Zealand employment law.

Employer responsibilities and obligations

Employment agreements and rights