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19/08/2025

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19/08/2025

Ten trades occupations added to the Work to Residence pathway

🛠️ 10 new trades roles added to the Green List

Today, ten skilled trades occupations have been added to the Green List Work to Residence pathway.

👷‍♀️ New roles include Welders, Fitters, Panel Be**ers, Vehicle Painters and more.

✅ Applicants must meet specific job and wage requirements to ensure they have the necessary skills and experience.

🔗 Find out more: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/about-us/news-centre/ten-trades-occupations-to-be-added-to-the-work-to-residence-pathway/

07/08/2025

We are pleased to officially announce our partnership with Deel, a global leader in , , and solutions across 150+ countries.

This collaboration represents a significant step forward in our mission to make global hiring faster, easier, and fully compliant for startups and growing businesses.

What this means for our clients:
1. The ability to hire international talent without setting up local entities
2. Full compliance with local employment laws and tax regulations
3. End-to-end support in onboarding, contracts, and automated payroll
4. A streamlined solution to scale teams globally with confidence

What this means for our candidates worldwide:
1. Increased access to legitimate, full-time global roles
2. Localised onboarding, secure contracts, and timely salary payments
3. A simplified and transparent hiring experience with full support

At Global Hire, we believe that borders should never limit talent or opportunity. Our partnership with Deel enables us to deliver on that belief, giving both clients and candidates the tools to succeed on a truly global stage.

With Global Hire and our partnership with Deel, you can onboard international talent quickly and confidently — fully compliant with local laws and backed by secure payroll and contract management in over 150 countries. Focus on finding the right people, and we’ll handle the rest.

To learn more or explore how this partnership can add value to your growth, contact [email protected]

28/07/2025

Exciting news!
As part of our 2025/2026 global expansion strategy, Global Hire IT is now officially partnered with Multiplier.

This partnership means our clients can now hire talent globally with ease — faster onboarding, built-in compliance, and seamless payroll across 150+ countries. No more delays or red tape.

For candidates, this opens up access to global roles with transparent, timely payments and a smoother hiring experience — no matter where you’re based.

We're proud to bring smarter hiring solutions to New Zealand and beyond.

🌍 Ready to scale your team or take your IT career global? Let’s talk.

13/06/2025

New Trade Occupations: Work to Residence Pathway

Effective 18 August 2025, Immigration NZ is adding 10 skilled trades occupations to the Green List under the Work to Residence pathway. These roles require two years of work with an accredited employer before applying for residence :

Metal Fabricator

Metal Machinist (First Class)

Fitter (General)

Fitter and Turner

Fitter‑Welder

Pressure Welder

Welder

Panel Be**er

Vehicle Painter

Paving Plant Operator

✅ Recap: Previous April 2024 Green List Additions

Earlier, in April 2024, Immigration NZ added six roles—five Tier 1 and one Tier 2—for Fast-Track Straight to Residence :

Green List Update: Ten Trade Occupations to Be Added in August 2025

Immigration NZ has announced that from 18 August 2025, ten skilled trades roles will be added to the Work to Residence pathway, including:

🔧 Metal Fabricators | Machinists | Fitters | Welders | Panel Be**ers | Vehicle Painters | Paving Plant Operators

📌 Requirements:
– 24 months of employment with an accredited NZ employer
– Work in an eligible occupation on the Green List
– Then apply for residence

This is a major move to fill talent gaps in NZ’s manufacturing and construction sectors—let’s get your candidates ready!

13/06/2025

NZ Immigration Update: Wage Thresholds Rising in August 2025

On 18 August 2025, Immigration NZ will increase the median income threshold for skilled residence visas—from Skilled Migrant Category to Straight to Residence—to NZ$ 33.56/hr, reflecting the June 2024 median wage .

Why It Matters:

Job offers under the Skilled Migrant, Work to Residence, or Straight to Residence streams must meet the new hourly threshold.

Ensures visa criteria stay competitive with real-world wage levels.

Highlight this change when negotiating contracts and preparing visa applications.

Employers & recruiters: adjust job offers, salary ranges & planning to align with updated thresholds.

Need help understanding how this affects your candidates? We’re here to help!

08/06/2025

Exciting Update: New 10‑Year Parent Boost Visa in NZ! 🇳🇿

📣 From September 29, 2025, migrant families can be reunited for up to 10 years under the new Parent Boost Visa. Here’s why this is a game-changer:

1. ✅ Up to 5 Years, Renewable Once

Initial 5-year multi-entry visa, renewable once—total stay up to 10 years, with just a 3‑month gap outside NZ between visas .

2. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Who Can Sponsor

Must have a child or grandchild who’s a NZ citizen or resident, living in NZ .

3. 🏥 Health & Character Checks

Must pass standard health and character assessments .

Must carry private health insurance covering at least NZD 250k medical, repatriation, cancer treatment, and maintain it throughout the stay .

A medical recheck is required in year 3 when offshore

4. 💰 Income or Funds Test
One of the following must be met:

Sponsor earns the median wage (for one parent); joint sponsors need 1.5× median wage .

Parents themselves earn at least the superannuation rate as individuals or couples.

Parents hold NZD 160k (single) or 250k (couple) in liquid funds .

5. 📍 Sponsor Residency Requirement

Sponsor must remain living in NZ for the duration and is liable for any costs related to the visa holder .

🗣️ Why It Matters

Reunites families during key life events—births, medical needs, childcare support—adding stability and emotional wellbeing.

Sends a strong signal to global talent: New Zealand welcomes not just you, but your entire family .

💬 What’s Next for You as a Sponsor or Adviser?

Prepare documentation for sponsor income or parent funds.

Proactively explore suitable health insurance options before applications open.

Be ready for the launch on September 29, 2025.

📢 Spread the news! Share with your networks and let’s help Kiwi families welcome their parents for the long term. For support with eligibility, insurance, or application guidance, drop us a message.

31/12/2024

"Happy New Year 2025 from Global Hire IT Limited! 🎉

As we enter this promising year, we are excited to continue connecting exceptional IT talent with forward-thinking organizations across New Zealand. 🌟 In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, we remain dedicated to embracing innovation, fostering flexibility, and maintaining sustainable and inclusive recruitment practices. ♻️

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our clients and candidates for their unwavering trust and collaboration. 🙏 Here’s to a year filled with growth, success, and groundbreaking achievements. 🚀

Warm regards,

The Global Hire IT Limited Team"

20/12/2024

🎄✨ Season's Greetings from Global Hire IT Limited! 🎄✨

Reflecting on a year filled with growth and collaboration, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to our esteemed clients and dedicated candidates. Your trust and partnership have been instrumental in our success, and we eagerly anticipate achieving new milestones together in the coming year.

Our commitment to supporting your recruitment and employment needs remains unwavering during this festive season. Should you have any urgent matters or inquiries, please do not hesitate to reach out:

📞 Phone: 093922261

📧 Email: [email protected]

Wishing you and your loved ones a joyous Christmas and a prosperous New Year filled with success and happiness.

Warm regards,

The Global Hire IT Team

17/12/2024

The Government has announced reforms to the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV).

These include removing the median wage threshold, reducing experience requirements to 2 years and introducing new seasonal visa pathways to support employers to fill skill gaps.

The changes will be implemented in 4 different stages over the course of 2025, beginning in January.

Immigration New Zealand (INZ) is also re-designing the Job Check step of the AEWV process. The changes will help streamline the Job Check for low-risk employers and improve processing timeframes. This will be implemented from July 2025.

Key changes -

01. Removing the median wage requirement

Wage thresholds for all AEWV roles will be removed. Employers still need to advertise and offer AEWV employees the market rate for their position and workplace location. This change does not affect existing employment agreements. There are no changes to the wages that AEWV workers must earn to apply for residence.

02. New earning threshold

AEWV migrants will need to earn at least NZ$55,844 a year to bring children, along with meeting other criteria. This threshold has not been updated since 2019.

03. Reducing the experience requirement for migrants

The experience requirement for migrants will be reduced from 3 years to 2. This ensures migrants are sufficiently skilled while addressing key issues raised during consultation.

04. Introducing new pathways for experienced seasonal workers

In November 2025, two new pathways for seasonal workers will be introduced, including a 3-year multi-entry visa for experienced workers and a 7-month single entry visa for lesser-skilled workers. The existing temporary seasonal pathways will remain available until then.

05. Increasing the visa duration for ANZSCO Level 4 or 5 AEWV holders to 3 years

Following feedback through consultation, the visa duration will increase to 3 years for new AEWVs issued for jobs assessed as skill level 4 or 5 on the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO). The visa length will change from 2 years (with the option of 1 additional year) to 3 years to align with the total time these workers can stay in New Zealand (their maximum continuous stay). Those currently on a 2-year visa will be able to apply for a further AEWV for 1 year if they meet the requirements.

Amending the Work and Income engagement requirement
The current requirement for employers to engage with the Work and Income will be amended to be declaration-based. Employers must declare that they have, in good faith, advertised ANZSCO skill level 4 or 5 jobs with Work and Income and interviewed candidates who could have been suitable for the job. This can be done alongside the recruitment that employers will already be undertaking in the domestic labour market. There will also no longer be a set 21-day timeframe for the engagement with Work and Income.

* Greater work rights for those on interim visas
From April 2025, interim work rights will be extended to AEWV applicants who are applying from any work visa type or from a student visa that allows them to work during term time, supporting migrants to maintain employment while their visa is processed.

*Removing the requirements for completion of Employment New Zealand online modules
The requirements regarding online modules will be removed from 27 January 2025 for all current and future accredited employers and Recognised Seasonal Employers (RSE).

INZ will instead provide employers and workers with links to freely available Employment New Zealand or INZ webpages that set out employment rights and obligations at the most appropriate points in the immigration process.

Reducing the domestic workforce threshold for certain construction roles
The domestic workforce threshold for employers of certain construction roles is being reduced from 35 per cent to 15 per cent.

More information about the changes will be available in early 2025.