WK2 Applications under Essential Skills work instructions (to 27/08/2017)

Note: The instructions in this section cease to be effective from 28/08/2017.

1. Applications under Essential Skills work instructions will not be approved unless they include an offer of employment in New Zealand which:
   1. meets the requirements set out in W2.10.10 and W2.10.15; and
   2. is for full-time employment (W2.2.10); and
   3. specifies payment for the work is by wages or salary.
2. To apply for an approval in principle or to support a work visa application under Essential Skills work instructions, an employer must be the proposed direct employer. A direct employer is usually responsible for such things as:
   • payment of salaries;
   • PAYE tax instalments;
   • conditions of employment;
   • day-to-day supervision of the workplace and the employee.

Effective 01/04/2017