Purpose of Job Check Process

The purpose of the job check for the Accredited Employer Work Visa is to ensure that there are no suitable New Zealanders available to fill a job before hiring migrants. The job check is an assessment of the job and the employer to determine if the employer is accredited and if the job meets the required standards. The employer must demonstrate that they have made genuine efforts to find suitable New Zealand workers before offering the job to a migrant. The job check is an essential part of the visa application process for employers who wish to employ migrants under the Accredited Employer Work Visa.

How Does the Job Check Ensure No Suitable New Zealanders are Available for the Job?

The job check is designed to ensure that employers are genuinely unable to find suitably qualified and experienced New Zealanders to fill a job before offering the position to a migrant worker. To do this, employers must advertise the job to New Zealanders for a certain amount of time and provide evidence of their efforts to recruit locally. The job check is conducted by Immigration New Zealand (INZ) to verify that the employer has complied with this requirement and that no suitably qualified and experienced New Zealanders are available before approving the hiring of a migrant worker on an Accredited Employer Work Visa.

What is the Duration of a Job Check?

The duration of a job check for the Accredited Employer Work Visa can vary depending on the circumstances of the job and the application. Generally, a job check can take anywhere from a few days to several weeks to complete.

The purpose of the job check is to ensure that there are no suitable New Zealanders available to fill the position before an employer hires a migrant worker. In order to make this determination, the employer must submit a detailed job description and other relevant information to Immigration New Zealand (INZ).

INZ will then review the information provided and assess whether there are any New Zealanders who are qualified and available to fill the position. If INZ determines that there are no suitable New Zealanders available, the employer may be given approval to hire a migrant worker.

If advertising is required as part of the job check process, the job must be advertised for a minimum of 28 calendar days. However, if the job is listed on the Essential Skills in Demand List, or if the applicant is already in New Zealand on a relevant visa, advertising may not be required.

Once the job check is complete and the employer has received approval to hire a migrant worker, the worker may then apply for the Accredited Employer Work Visa. The visa application process can take several weeks or even months to complete, depending on the circumstances.

In summary, the duration of a job check for the Accredited Employer Work Visa can vary, but generally takes anywhere from a few days to several weeks to complete. The job check process is designed to ensure that there are no suitable New Zealanders available to fill a position before a migrant worker is hired, and may involve advertising the job for a minimum of 28 days.

When is it Necessary to Advertise a Job Before Applying for a Job Check?

It is necessary to advertise a job before applying for a job check if the employer is not an accredited employer with Immigration New Zealand (INZ). According to INZ, non-accredited employers must show that they have made genuine attempts to recruit New Zealanders or residents for the job before considering a migrant worker. One of the ways to demonstrate this is by advertising the job to a wide range of potential candidates, including New Zealanders and residents.

On the other hand, accredited employers have already been assessed by INZ and are deemed to have met the requirements for employing migrant workers. As a result, they are not required to advertise a job before applying for a job check. However, accredited employers must still demonstrate that they have offered terms and conditions of employment that are no less favorable than those offered to New Zealanders or residents in similar employment.

What Are the Requirements for Advertising a Job Before Applying for a Job Check?

To meet the requirements for advertising a job before applying for a job check, the employer must follow specific guidelines set by Immigration New Zealand (INZ). The job advertisement must:

  1. Be published for at least two consecutive weeks on a national job vacancy platform that is easily accessible by New Zealand job seekers, Be written in English and include the following details:
    • Job title
    • Skills and experience required
    • Location of the job
    • Hours of work
    • Minimum wages as per the recent rules
    • Contact details for the employer
    • Advertising must take place within the 90 days before you submit an application
  2. Not contain any discriminatory language or requirements, such as specifying an age range or gender preference
  3. Be easily accessible to all New Zealanders, meaning it should not require a subscription or login to access

If the employer has a collective agreement in place, they can advertise the job on their company website or noticeboard instead of a national job vacancy platform. However, this option is only available if the collective agreement has been approved by INZ.

The purpose of these requirements is to ensure that the job is advertised widely and that New Zealanders have the opportunity to apply for the position. It also helps INZ determine whether there are any suitable New Zealanders available for the job before approving the employer's request to hire a migrant worker.

What Documents Need to Be Submitted When Applying for a Job Check?

You would need to furnish the following documents:

  • Job description: This should clearly outline the duties and responsibilities of the role, as well as the skills and qualifications required for the position.
  • Employment agreement: This is a legally binding agreement between the employer and the employee that outlines the terms and conditions of employment, including the job title, hours of work, salary, leave entitlements, etc.
  • Results of any advertising: If you are required to advertise the job before applying for the job check, you must provide evidence of the advertising results. This may include copies of job advertisements, the dates and locations of the advertisements, and a summary of the responses received.

    It is important to note that job checks are valid for 6 months or until the employer's accreditation expires, whichever comes first. If you have a valid job check and decide to offer the job to a migrant worker, you must apply for the Accredited Employer Work Visa within 3 months of the job check being issued.

    How Long Does it Take to Process a Job Check Application?

    The processing time for a job check application can vary depending on a few factors, such as the workload of the Immigration New Zealand office processing the application and the complexity of the application. However, generally, it can take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months to process a job check application. It is recommended to submit the application well in advance of the intended start date of the employee to allow sufficient processing time.

    We recommend that you speak to one of our experts by booking a paid consultation to know more.

    What Happens if a Job Check Is Approved?

    If a job check is approved, the employer can offer the job to a migrant worker who can then apply for an Accredited Employer Work Visa. The employer must provide the migrant worker with an employment agreement that meets immigration requirements, and the migrant worker must meet all other visa requirements. The approved job check does not guarantee the issuance of a visa, but it is an important step in the visa application process. Once the visa is granted, the migrant worker can work for the accredited employer for the duration of the visa.