New Zealand Work Permits — AEWV & Level 3
Our flagship specialty. Skilled and employer-assisted work permits for New Zealand — the AEWV and Level 3 skilled roles — with genuine, accreditation-checked employers, handled from offer to arrival.
- Top routes
- AEWV, ANZSCO Level 3 skilled
- Processing
- ~2–5 months once offer confirmed*
- Best for
- Trades, healthcare, construction, hospitality, dairy
- Family
- Partner work rights + children study rights on AEWV
New Zealand work-permit pathways
Every route we handle begins with a verified, Immigration-NZ-accredited employer and a genuine job-checked offer.
Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV)
Tied to an Immigration-NZ-accredited employer, with stays of up to five years. Your partner can often work and your children can study while you're here. Accreditation and the job check must both be confirmed before your visa can be lodged.
ANZSCO Level 3 skilled roles
Trade and technical occupations at ANZSCO skill Level 3 — carpentry, electrical, plumbing, automotive and more. Proven experience is valued alongside qualifications, making this accessible for experienced tradespeople from Punjab.
Sectors in genuine shortage
Construction, healthcare, dairy, transport, hospitality and engineering, where New Zealand's labour market has documented, ongoing demand. These shortages mean real, available roles — not invented ones.
Pathway to residence
Continuous skilled employment in an eligible role can build toward future residence options under New Zealand's points-based system. We map the realistic steps — not promises, but a genuine road map.
Working Holiday top-up
Younger applicants on a Working Holiday who find a genuine skilled employer can transition to the AEWV. We confirm eligibility and guide the switch properly.
Seasonal and specific-purpose work
For roles outside the standard AEWV framework, specific-purpose and supplementary seasonal employer permits exist. Always tied to a verified employer and a real vacancy.
What it takes to qualify for a New Zealand work permit
We check every point below honestly before recommending an application — if you don't qualify yet, we show you how to get there.
A genuine, accredited employer offer
Your employer must hold current Immigration NZ accreditation and the specific role must pass the job-check process. We verify both before any offer reaches you — no fake or 'arranged' letters.
Skill level and experience
Level 3 and above roles require demonstrated experience or trade qualifications. We map your background to the correct ANZSCO code and identify any gaps early.
Health and character
A police clearance and medical examination are required. We brief you on what to expect and flag any issues that need addressing before lodgement.
English language
Most AEWV roles require evidence of English proficiency. The threshold varies by occupation — we tell you the exact score you need and, if you're not there yet, the fastest honest way to reach it.
From your first call to landing in New Zealand
One dedicated case manager stays with your file the whole way — you always know which stage you're at and what comes next.
Free eligibility check
We assess your skills, experience, qualifications and English honestly. We tell you which route fits your profile and which doesn't — if you're not ready yet, we explain exactly what to build first.
Employer matching and offer verification
We connect you only to genuine, Immigration-NZ-accredited employers with verified vacancies. Every offer is confirmed against the actual company and actual role before it reaches you. No agent-bought letters, ever.
Profile and document preparation
We prepare your ANZSCO skills assessment, police clearance, medical, references and English-test evidence. We find and fix weak points before lodgement, not after a decline.
Job check and visa lodgement
Once the employer's job check is approved by Immigration NZ, we prepare and file your AEWV application with a complete, consistent document set.
Decision and pre-departure
If approved, we brief you on travel, what to carry and first-week essentials in New Zealand. Where the visa allows, your partner's and children's applications are planned alongside yours from day one.
The country we know better than anyone
New Zealand work permits have been our core specialty for years. We know the accreditation system, the job-check process and the genuine employers inside out. Every offer we put in front of you is verified against the real company and the real role — before you pay a rupee or sign anything. If a vacancy can't be confirmed through official channels, it never reaches you.
Too many Punjabi families have lost their savings to fake NZ job letters. We built our reputation on doing the exact opposite — honest eligibility, written pricing upfront, your original documents always in your own hands, and family planned into the journey from day one where the visa allows.
- Only Immigration-NZ-accredited, verified employers — never fake or bought offers
- End-to-end handling from verified job offer to arrival in New Zealand
- Family rights (partner work, children study) planned in from day one
- Honest eligibility — we tell you if you don't qualify yet and what to do about it
- Written pricing and timeline ranges before you commit anything
- Your original passport and documents stay with you throughout
Questions about New Zealand
The Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) replaced most previous work visa categories in 2022. It requires your employer to hold current Immigration NZ accreditation and the specific role to pass a job check. This two-step verification is actually a strong protection for you — it filters out fake employers before a visa is ever lodged. We confirm both steps are complete before your application is filed.
Not necessarily. ANZSCO Level 3 roles value proven trade or technical experience alongside qualifications. If you are a qualified carpenter, electrician, plumber, welder or similar tradesperson with documented work experience, you may well qualify without a university degree. We map your specific background to the right ANZSCO code and tell you honestly whether it holds up.
On the AEWV, your partner can typically apply for a work visa and your dependent children can study. The exact rights depend on your employer's accreditation tier and the length of your visa. We plan family applications alongside yours from the start — your family's future is part of the conversation, not an afterthought.
A genuine AEWV offer comes from an employer with current Immigration NZ accreditation that can be verified on the Immigration NZ website, for a role that has passed a government job check. We verify both independently before any offer is presented to you. If an agent offers you a 'NZ job' without being able to show you the accreditation number and job-check approval, treat it as a red flag and walk away.
Continuous skilled employment in an eligible role can count toward residence pathways, including the Skilled Migrant Category. The pathway is real but it takes time and requires consistent, qualifying employment. We give you an honest read on the steps and realistic timelines — never a guarantee, but a genuine road map based on where you start from.
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