Hiring
Hiring migrant workers
May 3, 2026When employer accreditation matters and why Filipino business owners should plan early.
If your business may need overseas workers, check immigration requirements before advertising or promising a role. Accreditation is separate from ordinary recruitment and can take planning.
Keep job descriptions, pay rates, hours, and employment records clean. Immigration, employment, and payroll obligations need to line up.
For Filipino-owned businesses, never rely on informal promises to friends or relatives overseas. Use licensed immigration advice where needed and keep the hiring process documented.
Key facts
- Immigration New Zealand says employers can apply to become accredited and hire migrants for up to 5 years through the Accredited Employer Work Visa pathway.
- The AEWV is for workers who have an offer from an accredited employer for at least 30 hours a week.