Can I apply for an Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) if my NZ job offer is from a non-accredited company?

​What if my New Zealand employer is not accredited?

If you've been offered a job in New Zealand — like a Production Supervisor role in food manufacturing — but the company isn't yet an accredited employer, you're not alone. Many offshore and onshore applicants face this exact scenario. The good news? It’s possible to move forward — if the employer is willing to go through the AEWV process, and you have the right support.
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At Immigration Trust, we assist both job applicants and New Zealand employers to:

• Apply for and secure employer accreditation
• ​Submit a Job Check
• Process the Visa or a Variation of Conditions (VOC) where applicable
• Coordinate all communications between employer and Immigration New Zealand (INZ)

​We also provide a realistic timeframe for each stage, but keep in mind: processing times can vary depending on INZ workload and how quickly the employer provides the necessary documents.

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​What’s involved in getting accredited and applying for an AEWV?

Here’s a rough overview:

Step 1 — Employer Accreditation Application
We help the employer prepare and submit this to INZ.
Estimated timeframe: 2–5 weeks depending on INZ and document readiness.

Step 2 -- Job Check
 Once accredited, the employer must prove the job meets AEWV criteria. 
Estimated timeframe: 1–3 weeks, depending on role and labour market requirements.

Step 3 — AEWV Visa Application or VOC
Once the Job Check is approved, we assist with your visa or variation submission.

Estimated timeframe: 3–5 weeks if documents are complete.
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Throughout this process, we work closely with the employer on your behalf, streamlining the communication and handling the complexity so you don’t have to.

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​FAQ

Can I get an AEWV visa if my NZ employer isn’t accredited yet?
Yes — as long as your employer is willing to become accredited, we can help start the process.

What’s the timeframe to go from job offer to visa approval in NZ?
Each step (accreditation, job check, aewv visa) takes several weeks. On average, allow 6–12 weeks end-to-end.

Can Immigration Trust help my NZ employer become accredited?
Yes, we provide full support for accreditation, job checks, and visa applications.

Can you coordinate directly with my employer in New Zealand?
Absolutely. We work closely with employers throughout the process to ensure compliance and timely progress.

Work Visa Assessment

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