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๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ Philippinesโ†’๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ New Zealand

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 Philippines 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
๐Ÿ”’ 2 more steps โ€” including the exact order that avoids delays
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Median Wage Now $35/hr Median wage increased to NZD $35.00/hr from March 9, 2026. This affects partner work rights, Green List eligibility, and SMC points.
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Nurses: Straight to Residence Registered nurses from the Philippines are on the Green List Tier 1 โ€” eligible for straight to residence with no NZ work experience required.

Most applicants follow the right steps.

Just in the wrong order.

โš ๏ธ Most Philippines 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 Philippines applicants moving to New Zealand.

โœ“Complete AEWV application guide
โœ“Green List search for Filipino professionals
โœ“Nursing registration in NZ guide
โœ“SMC points calculator
โœ“Direct links to INZ portals
โœ“DFA authentication process
โœ“How to position your profile (or when it's not worth applying yet)
What you get
$29

Instant access. No guesswork. Built for Philippines applicants.

Instant access ยท No account required
Built using official government data and real application patterns
TemporaryAEWV up to 5 years. Green List = residence pathway. 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
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
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 Philippine 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 Philippines applicants usually create avoidable delays.

Your Timeline

1. Job Search1โ€“3 months
2. Employer Process2โ€“4 weeks
3. Documents2โ€“4 weeks
4. Apply~6 weeks
5. ArriveDay 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 Philippines โ†’ New Zealand applicants

Everything you need to submit with confidence โ€” without the mistakes that cost Philippines 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

Other routes to New Zealand

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ India โ†’ ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ New Zealand
Work ยท Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV)
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๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Nigeria โ†’ ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ New Zealand
Work ยท Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV)
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๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Brazil โ†’ ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ New Zealand
Work ยท Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV)
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Other destinations from Philippines

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ Philippines โ†’ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Canada
Work ยท Express Entry (FSW) ยท 6โ€“10 months
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๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ Philippines โ†’ ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Australia
Work ยท Skilled Independent Visa (189) ยท 8โ€“14 months
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๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ Philippines โ†’ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Canada
Study ยท Study Permit (SDS Stream) ยท 4โ€“8 weeks
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Verified using official government sources ยท VisaBoard.ai provides immigration information, not legal advice ยท Last updated: April 2026