Immigration
The Minister and Associate Minister of Immigration are proactively releasing the titles of documents received from MBIE.
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New framework for public sector language professionals
The National Accreditation Authority for Translator and Interpreters (NAATI) framework, a new program setting standards and certifications for public sector language professionals, will come into effect on 1 July 2024.
MBIE responds to review on Accredited Employer Work Visa
The Chief Executive of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has accepted the findings and recommendations of the independent external review into the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV), released today by Te Kawa Mataaho/Public Service Commission.
Immigration regulatory system
This page describes the immigration regulatory system, its objectives and our qualitative assessment of it. It also lists the main statutes and changes to regulation either proposed or in progress.
Former Licensed Immigration Adviser convicted following MBIE investigation
A former Licensed Immigration Adviser (LIA) has been sentenced to 6-months community detention and 100 hours community service after his application for a discharge without conviction was dismissed and he was found guilty of breaching the Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007 (the Act).
Release of immigration information
We proactively release Cabinet papers and supporting advice on our policy work.
Changes to temporary work visas
We are changing the way employers recruit some migrants for temporary work in New Zealand.
Recognised Seasonal Employer policy review
Since it began in 2007, the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) Scheme has enabled employers in the horticulture and viticulture sector to recruit an annually capped number of seasonal workers from eligible Pacific Island countries to plant, maintain, harvest, or pack crops.
Release of independent review into out of hours immigration visits
The head of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has committed to continuing a pause on out of hours visits to residential addresses by compliance officers for deportation purposes following the release of an independent review into the practice.
Further protection for migrant workers
The Government is taking further steps to protect vulnerable workers and champion human rights with the passing of the Worker Protection (Migrant and Other Employees) Bill.