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Whether your business is looking to bring in international talent, navigate complex immigration regulations, or find the perfect candidate, our recruitment services are designed to meet your needs. Explore the service components, learn about the process, and see how NZIR can assist your business in building a successful and compliant workforce.
Our expertise simplifies the recruitment process, helping you find skilled professionals who meet your specific needs, all while ensuring compliance with New Zealand’s immigration laws.
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Discuss your business’s specific recruitment needs, identifying the skills and roles required.
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We identify potential candidates, both locally and internationally, who meet your job requirements.
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Ensure all recruitment activities and candidate qualifications comply with New Zealand immigration laws.
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Thoroughly vet candidates to confirm they are a suitable fit for your organisation.
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Assist with the integration of international hires into your business, ensuring a smooth transition.
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There are 75 different types of work visas, with 11 categories that may be relevant to a prospective employer. The category an employer should use depends upon the circumstances necessitating the hire, or the circumstances of the employee or prospective employee. And each category has its own differing criteria and documentation requirements. It can be a minefield for people to negotiate the complexities of these requirements unaided.
Employers must become accredited and have a job check approved, before an accredited employer work visa application can be prepared for the staff member. The only alternative pathway for employers to obtain work visas is to use the Specific Purpose work visa category, but these are criteria are narrowly prescribed and this is not an option available for staff members seeking to come to New Zealand for full-time ongoing work.
Generally an accredited employer work visa will be needed. This is the largest category of work visa issued to people who have been recruited by New Zealand businesses. If you want to offer a job to a foreign national, that person will most likely apply for this category of work visa. There are some exceptions, but they will depend on the nature and purpose of the employment.
