We are consulting on proposed changes to temporary work visa settings, through the Essential Skills visa policy. The focus of this review is to manage the settlement expectations of lower-skilled migrants who have no pathway to residence, and reinforce the temporary nature of the Essential Skills visa.
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment is seeking feedback on the draft Plan of Action against forced labour, people trafficking and slavery.
MBIE has established a new national model for agencies to access face to face interpreting services more effectively and efficiently across New Zealand.
New Zealand Government’s official immigration website. Visit to find out how to apply for a visa or NZeTA, employ migrant workers, and assist students and refugees. You can also find out what you need to do to give immigration advice, and get information for medical professionals, carriers, and tourism and event organisations.
The Regional Migration and Labour Force Trend reports provide an annual overview of migrant population and the impact migrants have on each region’s labour market.
Weekly data and statistics about managed isolation and quarantine in New Zealand.
Submissions on this consultation are now closed.
Immigration fees and levies help meet the cost of providing services and managing risks related to immigration.
The all-of-government plan of action against forced labour, people trafficking and slavery sets out a high-level framework for the actions that agencies will take over the next five years to 2025, to combat these practices.
This section contains the most recent editions of our set of ongoing migration monitoring reports.
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