New Zealand Updates Job-Change Rules for AEWV Migrant Workers: Key Compliance Changes Explained

21 November 2025 · Europe Permit

  • New Zealand introduces revised job-change rules for migrants under the AEWV program.

  • Immigration New Zealand can now pause job-change requests when employer issues arise.

  • The pause applies when an employer recently had accreditation revoked.

  • INZ may pause applications if a business faces investigation or prosecution.

  • Evidence of migrant exploitation also triggers protective pauses.

  • Job-change requests remain paused until INZ confirms the employer’s accreditation status.

  • If accreditation is denied, INZ will reject the job-change request.

  • These rules mainly apply to business restructures, mergers, or sales.

  • INZ emphasizes that most employers will not be affected by these exceptional measures.

  • New Zealand aims to protect migrant workers and ensure fair labor practices with these changes.

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