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New Zealand
Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV)
1–4 months
Processing time
$6,000
Top monthly wage
$1,500
1BR rent / mo
High
Cost of living
Overview
New Zealand's main work route is the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV), which requires a job offer from an accredited employer. The Skilled Migrant Category offers a points-based residence path.
AEWV generally requires paying at or above the NZ median wage.
Accredited Employer Work Visa
Job-offer based work visa, up to 5 years.
Skilled Migrant Category
Points-based pathway to residence.
Green List Straight to Residence
Fast residence for high-demand roles.
Working Holiday Visa
Short-term work for eligible nationalities.
Official government links
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Average wages (monthly)
Software Developer$6,000
Registered Nurse$5,400
Civil Engineer$5,800
Dairy Farm Worker$3,800
Hospitality Worker$3,400
Cost of living (monthly)
1-bedroom rent$1500
Food & groceries$420
Transport$130
Utilities$170
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