Move to New Zealand through Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV)
Your pathway to New Zealand is real โ but only if you avoid the mistakes most Brazil applicants make. The process matters more than the paperwork.
Temporary~6 weeks$1,540 NZD total cost
Verified: Apr 2026
๐ Start Here
Here's how the process works at a high level โ but the order and strategy matter more than the steps themselves.
1
Secure job offer from NZ accredited employer
2
Employer completes Job Check
๐ 2 more steps โ including the exact order that avoids delays
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Median Wage Now $35/hrMedian wage increased to NZD $35.00/hr from March 9, 2026.
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Working Holiday OptionBrazil has a Working Holiday Visa arrangement with New Zealand for ages 18โ30. This can be a good way to enter NZ, find work, then transition to an AEWV.
Most applicants follow the right steps.
Just in the wrong order.
โ ๏ธ Most Brazil applicants waste weeks or get their visa delayed because they follow the wrong order.
๐ Paid plan
Unlock the Exact Application Plan That Gets You Invited (ITA)
This is where most applicants lose points, delay their profile, or miss invitations.
You're reading the overview. But the difference between approval and rejection comes down to what you do, in what order, and what mistakes you avoid. This plan is tailored specifically for Brazil applicants moving to New Zealand.
โComplete AEWV application guide
โWorking Holiday Visa to AEWV transition guide
โGreen List eligibility check
โSMC points calculator
โApostille process from Brazil
โCommon rejection reasons
โHow to position your profile (or when it's not worth applying yet)
What you get
$29
Instant access. No guesswork. Built for Brazil applicants.
Instant access ยท No account required
Built using official government data and real application patterns
TemporaryAEWV up to 5 years. Green List = residence. SMC = 6 points.
Visa Options โ Ranked by Eligibility
We analyzed 3 pathways โ here's the ranking
88%FIT
Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV)
Temporary โ Residence ยท ~6 weeks ยท NZD $1,540
๐ Full analysis in plan
75%FIT
Working Holiday Visa
Temporary ยท 2โ4 weeks ยท NZD $455
๐ Full analysis in plan
95%FIT
Green List โ Straight to Residence
Permanent Residence ยท ~4 months ยท NZD $6,450
๐ Full analysis in plan
Document Checklist
Free preview
๐Valid Brazilian passport
๐Job offer from accredited employer
๐Qualification evidence
๐ Full document plan locked
Get exact formats, translations, and mistake-proof guidance
Includes what needs translation, what must match across forms, and where Brazil applicants usually create avoidable delays.
Your Timeline
1. Job Search or WHV1โ3 months
2. Employer Process2โ4 weeks
3. Documents2โ4 weeks
4. Apply~6 weeks
5. ArriveDay 1
๐ Detailed sequencing with exact deadlines included in your plan
If you follow the wrong order, you lose weeks โ or worse, get rejected.
Go from "researching" to "working in New Zealand"
Tailored specifically for Brazil โ New Zealand applicants
Everything you need to submit with confidence โ without the mistakes that cost Brazil applicants weeks of delays.
โExact eligibility positioning
โStep-by-step order of actions
โRequired documents + formats
โTimeline from start to approval
โMistakes that get visas rejected
โDecision support for alternatives
Built from official government data ยท Updated April 2026