Immigration New Zealand (INZ) may complete checks to confirm you are meeting your obligations as an Accredited Employer. INZ will conduct checks on a proportion of accredited employers each year. A check can occur at any time while you are accredited; these checks can be both desk-based or through site visits.
INZ tries to do its checks using public information and information already held by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE). If INZ needs more information they will contact you, or in some cases, they may do a site visit.
You should make sure that, wherever possible, you have systems collecting this information. You do not need to record information separately if you already collect it through HR, accounting, or other processes.
You have a viable, genuine business
Evidence may include, but is not limited to:
Note: To show you are financially viable your financial statements need to show that your business has either:
You hold the correct type of accreditation
Your accreditation needs to be correct for your business type and the number of migrants you intend to hire.
If you currently hold standard accreditation, you can hire up to 5 migrants in total. Other types of accreditation have no limit.
Please note that you can apply to change your accreditation type in instances where you may want to hire additional employees and change from standard accreditation to high-volume accreditation. To do so you must apply for an upgrade at additional cost.
You are mindful of key people
You may need to provide evidence that key people in your organisation continue to meet immigration requirements.
Evidence may include, but is not limited to:
Note: INZ needs to be contacted within 10 working days if there are any changes to the above circumstances to the key people in your organisation.
You are being a responsible employer
You need to show that you are complying with the relevant employment and immigration legislation.
Evidence may include, but is not limited to:
Other employment responsibilities
Evidence may include, but is not limited to:
You are helping your migrant workers settle in New Zealand
You need to meet INZ’s requirements around helping AEWV employees settle in New Zealand within their first month of employment. Evidence could include:
This is only a brief over of the post-accreditation checks that can be carried out by INZ. If you require more in-depth information or personalised advice, please free to contact us directly and we can assist your company.
Disclaimer:
We have taken care to ensure that the information given is accurate, however it is intended for general guidance only and it should not be relied upon in individual cases. Professional advice should always be sought before any decision or action is taken.