RW2 Residence policy for holders of...

RW2 Residence policy for holders of work permits granted under the Talent (Accredited Employers) Work Policy

Holders of permits or visas granted under the Talent (Accredited Employers) Work Policy may be granted a residence permit where:

1. they have held a work visa or permit granted under the Talent (Accredited Employers) Work Policy for a period of at least 24 months; and
2. during the currency of that visa and permit they have been employed in New Zealand throughout a period of 24 months:
   1. by any accredited employer; or
   2. by an employer(s) who is not an accredited employer provided, during the period of that employment the conditions of the applicant's visa and permit

   were varied to allow them to work for that employer(s) (see WR1.5(d) (ii); and

3. they have employment in New Zealand with a minimum base salary of;
   1. NZ$45,000 per annum if the associated Work to Residence permit or visa application (WR1) was made before 30 July 2007; or
   2. NZ$50,000 per annum if the associated Work to Residence permit or visa application (WR1) was made on or after 30 July 2007 but before 28 July 2008; or
   3. NZ$55,000 per annum if the associated Work to Residence permit or visa application (WR1) was made on or after 28 July 2008.
4. they hold full or provisional registration, if full or provisional registration is required to practice in the occupation in which they are employed; and
5. they meet health and character requirements (see R4.1 and R4.5).

Note:
~ Applicants under this policy must be in New Zealand at the time they lodge their application for residence.
~ For the avoidance of doubt, the minimum base salary excludes employment-related allowances (for example overtime, tool or uniform allowances, medical insurance, accommodation).
~ Where an employee is to work more than 40 hours per week, the minimum base salary must be calculated on the basis of 40 hours work per week.

Effective 28/07/2008