Wage thresholds are rates we use to calculate entitlement to some visas. The wage threshold is the lowest amount you can be paid to be granted the visa, unless your role has an exemption. We use wage thresholds as an indicator of the skill level of the job. The rates are updated regularly. If the threshold for your visa increases you will not need to meet the new rate unless you want to apply for a new visa and you need to:.
For information about how this works see: New Zealand skilled residence pathways. We update the median wage threshold by using the June median wage from the previous year published by Stats NZ. Labour market statistics income : June quarter β Stats NZ. Use the median wage calculator to work out your hourly wage rate: Median wage comparison calculator. There is currently also a time-limited exemption for some tourism and hospitality roles. This threshold is based on the median wage published by Stats NZ in June If a job pays at least twice the February median wage, the employer does not need to advertise the job as part of their Job Check.
We approve a pay range at the Job Check stage, which must be at or above the pay threshold. The actual pay rate on the visa is determined at the visa application stage. If you have an AEWV, you may be able to support a visa for their partner or dependent child.
If you can support a visa and the type of visa of visas you can support will depend on your job and how much you earn. Bringing family if you have an AEWV. Some industries have an agreement, known as a 'sector agreement', that allows them to pay below the AEWV wage threshold when hiring a worker on an AEWV. However, they must meet a wage threshold, see tables 2.
Transport Work to Residence Visa. You may still be able to count work experience gained from a removed role towards your residence visa, if on or before 6 April you:. Transport Work to Residence Visa work requirements and roles.
