NZ First promises to implement 'shortage-led' skilled work visas

NZ First promises to implement 'shortage-led' skilled work visas

New Zealand First is promising to scrap the Accredited Working Visa and replace it with a "shortage-led" Skilled Work Visa if re-elected.

NZFirst To Scrap Accredited Working Visa Model

Immigration must serve New Zealand’s economic interests, fill identifiable shortages, and complement our workforce, not become a general source of labour for ordinary jobs.

Weekend Political Wrap: Immigration, spending and the race for votes

NZ First Promised to replace the Accredited Employer Work Visa with a shortage-led Skilled Work Visa. Promised to ban fireworks for public use, while retaining approved public displays. Pledged annual minimum wage increases of at least inflation for three years, alongside making the temporary $50 weekly in-work tax credit boost permanent. Read more: Scoop (visa), Scoop […]