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Issued: Wednesday 14 May 2025, 10:55 pm NZST

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Agreement to Recruit (ATR)

When you have approved Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) status, you can then apply for an Agreement to Recruit (ATR) and once that is approved, you can begin overseas recruitment.

  • Apply for an agreement to recruit

    When you have Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) status, apply for an Agreement to Recruit (ATR) and get it approved before starting overseas recruitment.

  • Agreement to Recruit calendar for RSE employers

    As an RSE employer use the Agreement to Recruit calendar to plan your overseas recruitment.

  • Pay repatriation costs to send RSE workers home

    Employers in the RSE scheme must agree to pay a fixed amount of repatriation costs to send a worker who breaks their visa conditions home.

  • Minimum requirements for Recognised Seasonal Employer agreements

    Minimum requirements, such as pay, leave, sick pay, for Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) worker employment agreements.

  • Employer evidence required for an Agreement to Recruit (ATR)

    Find out about the evidence employers must send with their Agreement to Recruit (ATR) application.

  • Agreement to Recruit requirements for Recognised Seasonal Employers (RSE)

    As an employer you agree to these requirements when you apply for an Agreement to Recruit (ATR).

  • Pay and sick leave entitlements for Recognised Seasonal Employer workers

    A guide for RSE employers on the pay and sick leave entitlements for workers on a Recognised Seasonal Employer Limited Visa.

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