Checked on an official page
Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV)
work
Who it suits: parent with a job offer from an accredited employer
Main requirements
Up to 5 years based on the job; fee from NZD 1,540; can lead to residence.
Family: may support a visitor or work visa for partner and a visitor or student visa for dependent children
School: Immigration NZ says the holder may support a student visa for dependent children.
Read on the official page (7 Oct 2026). Official page
Visa rules change often, and this is not legal advice. Check the official page and the embassy before you apply.
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