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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 India applicants make. The process matters more than the paperwork.

Temporary~6 weeks$1,540 NZD total cost
Verified: Apr 2026

๐Ÿš€ 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 with INZ
๐Ÿ”’ 2 more steps โ€” including the exact order that avoids delays
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Median Wage Now $35/hr New Zealand median wage increased to NZD $35.00/hr from March 9, 2026. This affects Green List thresholds, partner visa eligibility, and SMC points. Your salary must meet this threshold for most benefits.
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SMC Overhaul โ€” August 2026 Major SMC changes coming August 2026: new Trades & Technician pathway, reduced work experience requirements, and simplified wage rules. If you are close to qualifying for residence, the new rules may help.

Most applicants follow the right steps.

Just in the wrong order.

โš ๏ธ Most India applicants waste weeks or get their visa delayed because they follow the wrong order.

๐Ÿ”’ 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 India applicants moving to New Zealand.

โœ“Complete step-by-step AEWV application guide
โœ“Green List occupation search and eligibility check
โœ“SMC points calculator and optimization strategy
โœ“Direct links to INZ forms and portals
โœ“IQA assessment guide for Indian qualifications
โœ“Common mistakes that cause visa rejections
โœ“How to position your profile (or when it's not worth applying yet)
What you get
$29

Instant access. No guesswork. Built for India applicants.

Instant access ยท No account required
Built using official government data and real application patterns
TemporaryAEWV is up to 5 years. Green List Tier 1 = straight to residence. Tier 2 = residence after 24 months. SMC = 6 points.

Visa Options โ€” Ranked by Eligibility

We analyzed 4 pathways โ€” here's the ranking

88%FIT
Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV)
Temporary โ†’ Residence ยท ~6 weeks ยท NZD $1,540
๐Ÿ”’ Full analysis in plan
95%FIT
Green List โ€” Straight to Residence
Permanent Residence ยท ~4 months ยท NZD $6,450
๐Ÿ”’ Full analysis in plan
85%FIT
Green List โ€” Work to Residence
Work โ†’ Permanent Residence ยท 24 months + ~4 months ยท NZD $6,450
๐Ÿ”’ Full analysis in plan
78%FIT
Skilled Migrant Category (SMC)
Permanent Residence ยท 5โ€“14 months ยท NZD $6,450
๐Ÿ”’ Full analysis in plan

Document Checklist

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๐Ÿ“„Valid Indian passport
๐Ÿ“„Job offer from accredited employer
๐Ÿ“„Qualification evidence
๐Ÿ”’ Full document plan locked

Get exact formats, translations, and mistake-proof guidance

Includes what needs translation, what must match across forms, and where India applicants usually create avoidable delays.

Your Timeline

1. Job Search1โ€“3 months
2. Employer Process2โ€“4 weeks
3. Prepare Documents2โ€“4 weeks
4. Apply for AEWV~6 weeks
5. Arrive in New ZealandDay 1
๐Ÿ”’ 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 India โ†’ New Zealand applicants

Everything you need to submit with confidence โ€” without the mistakes that cost India applicants weeks of delays.

โœ“Exact eligibility positioning
โœ“Step-by-step order of actions
โœ“Required documents + formats
โœ“Timeline from start to approval
โœ“Mistakes that get visas rejected
โœ“Decision support for alternatives
Built from official government data ยท Updated April 2026

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Verified using official government sources ยท VisaBoard.ai provides immigration information, not legal advice ยท Last updated: April 2026