Job Check and Job Token

The Job Check is the second step in the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) process. After a New Zealand employer obtains accreditation, they must get approval for each specific job they want to fill with a migrant worker. Sunrise Immigration Services provides comprehensive support to New Zealand employers throughout this process.

What is a Job Check?

A Job Check verifies that:

  • The employer has made genuine attempts to hire New Zealanders for the role (if required)
  • The job meets New Zealand employment standards
  • The job pays at least the minimum required wage
  • The terms and conditions of employment comply with New Zealand law

Once a Job Check is approved, the employer receives a Job Token that they can provide to a migrant worker, who can then apply for an Accredited Employer Work Visa.

Job Check Requirements

Advertising Requirements

You must advertise the job unless it:

  • Is on the Green List and meets the Green List requirements, or
  • Pays at least NZD $59.32 an hour

When advertising, you must include:

  • Job title and location
  • Job description with details of key tasks, duties, and responsibilities
  • Minimum and maximum rate of pay or salary, or estimated actual earnings
  • Type of work and minimum guaranteed hours
  • Minimum skills, experience, and qualifications required

Advertising duration depends on the job's ANZSCO skill level:

  • ANZSCO skill level 1, 2, or 3: minimum 14 days
  • ANZSCO skill level 4 or 5: minimum 21 days

Work and Income Engagement

For ANZSCO skill level 4 or 5 jobs, you must engage with Work and Income to see if they can find someone in New Zealand to do the job. This is required in addition to advertising.

Work and Income will either:

  • List the job, or
  • Determine they cannot fill the vacancy

If Work and Income refers candidates who could be suitable, you must interview them.

Note: You must apply for a Job Check within 90 days of your job advertisement closing.

Job Check Application Process

  1. Check you have the right level of accreditation for the job
  2. Gather information about the job (title, location, ANZSCO code, skill level)
  3. Complete advertising and Work and Income engagement (if required)
  4. Prepare required documentation
  5. Submit application through Immigration Online
  6. Pay the application fee
  7. Respond to any requests for additional information
  8. Receive decision on Job Check
  9. If approved, receive a Job Token to share with your chosen migrant worker

How Sunrise Immigration Services Can Help

Navigating the Job Check process can be complex. Our experienced team can assist New Zealand employers with:

  • Determining if your job requires advertising and Work and Income engagement
  • Creating compliant job advertisements that meet Immigration New Zealand requirements
  • Guiding you through the Work and Income engagement process
  • Identifying the correct ANZSCO code and skill level for your job
  • Preparing and submitting your Job Check application
  • Ensuring your employment terms and conditions meet requirements
  • Advising on necessary documentation and evidence
  • Responding to requests for additional information
  • Assisting with the Job Token process once approved
  • Keeping you updated on changes to immigration policies and requirements

Information sourced from: Immigration New Zealand - Passing the Job Check

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