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Employing workers through the Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme

Horticulture or viticulture employers can recruit workers from eligible Pacific countries through the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme.

  • Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme and Agreement to Recruit process

    If you are a horticulture or viticulture employer, you must apply for Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme status and an Agreement to Recruit (ATR) before you can recruit workers from eligible Pacific countries.

  • Applying and reapplying for Recognised Seasonal Employer status: process steps

    You must have Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) status before you can apply for an Agreement to Recruit (ATR).

  • Applying for an Agreement to Recruit: process steps

    Once you have Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) status, you can apply for an Agreement to Recruit (ATR). If that is approved, you can start to recruit RSE workers.

  • Recruiting and hiring Recognised Seasonal Employer workers: process steps

    Understand the process to recruit and hire Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) workers under the RSE scheme.

  • RSE changes from 2 September 2024

    Initial improvements have been made to the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme. Learn more about what these changes mean for RSE employers and workers.

  • Recognised Seasonal Employer forms and guides

    Forms and guides for horticulture and viticulture employers in the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) Scheme.

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