Posted on March 16 2024

New Zealand raises minimum wage to NZD$31.61

By
Anshul Singhal
, Editor

Updated March 16 2024

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Highlights: New Zealand raises minimum wage for most work visas

Starting February 28th, New Zealand is increasing minimum wage requirements for foreign workers.
The increase in wage applies to most work visas except for Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV).
To be eligible for work visas, applicants must earn at least NZD$31.61 per hour.

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New Zealand increases minimum wage for skilled workers from February 28

New Zealand is increasing the wage thresholds for most work visas to help workers migrating to New Zealand. The Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) remains the same as its current wage threshold. The minimum salary requirement needed to qualify for certain visa types is the wage threshold.

Work visas that are affected

Skilled Migrant Category
Green List Straight to Residence
Work to Residence visas
Parent Category residence class visa

Applicants need to earn at least NZD$31.61 per hour to be eligible for the above visas.

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Why Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) remains in the same wage threshold?

The wage threshold for the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) remains the same as NZD$29.66 per hour. This is also applicable to AEWV-linked work visas that are listed to the average wage from February 2023. Immigrants depending on an AEWV for the Skilled Residence pathway need to meet wage threshold of NZD$31.61.