As the New Year sets ingppbet, New Zealand has relaxed its visa rules to meet its labour shortages. The oceanic country has changed the rules to simplify the path for both employers and workers.

Some of the key changes implemented are reduction in work experience, extension of work visas and adjustment to wage criteria.

One of the key changes includes an adjustment of wages for work visas. The New Zealand government has removed the median pay criteria for the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) and Specific Purpose Work Visa (SPWV).

This would mean that while employers would be required to post job offers and opportunities, they are not obligated to meet a predetermined salary criterion.

Furthermore, workers on a work visa must earn at least NZ$55,844 annually in order to bring their family - spouse, children and other dependents to New Zealand.

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The government has also removed the three-year minimum work experience required for migrants. Migrants must now have a minimum of two years of experience to be eligible for a work visa in New Zealand.

Additionally, two new pathways have been introduced for seasonal workers - a three-year multi-entry visa for experienced workers and a seven-month single-entry visa for lower-skilled workers.

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To meet their labour market shortage, the New Zealand government has extended its two-year visa period to three years. This extension is for workers who fall within theAustralian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) skill levels 4 or 5.

Employees on a two-year visa will be allowed to apply for a one-year extension if they meet the requirements.

From April 2025 onwards, applicants for the AEWV visa transition from other work or student visas will be given interim working rights. This will allow migrants to stay employed as they wait for their final visa.

Accredited employers will no longer be required to complete the online training modules from January 2025 onwards.

These relaxations are expected to work in favour of Indians looking for job opportunities in New Zealand.

With these changesgppbet, Indian students in New Zealand will be able to apply for jobs and will be granted work rights as they wait for their final visa.