EmploySavvy helps skilled professionals build successful careers in New Zealand and assists employers in finding qualified international talent to meet their workforce needs. With a commitment to compliance, transparency, and success, we guide both job seekers and businesses through every stage of the employment and visa process.
New Zealand is known for its exceptional quality of life, work-life balance, and steady demand for skilled workers. From its thriving cities to its scenic rural regions, the country offers a welcoming environment for professionals and businesses alike.
New Zealand’s growing industries — including healthcare, construction, agriculture, IT, and engineering — are driving strong demand for skilled workers from overseas. The government has structured visa pathways that allow migrants to legally work and settle in the country while contributing to its economic growth.
EmploySavvy assists individuals in securing the right job and obtaining the appropriate work visa, while helping employers meet their recruitment goals through global talent acquisition.
We collaborate with immigration professionals to provide full support in navigating these major work visa categories:
This is the most common visa for skilled foreign workers. To hire someone under this visa, the employer must be accredited by Immigration New Zealand. The AEWV allows professionals to work in New Zealand for up to 3 years, with a pathway to residency.
This residency visa is based on a points system that considers factors like age, qualifications, work experience, and job offers in New Zealand. It is ideal for long-term skilled workers planning to settle permanently.
While gradually being replaced by the AEWV, this visa still applies in certain transitional cases where employers cannot fill roles with local workers.
This visa is available to individuals from specific countries and allows them to work short-term while traveling in New Zealand. It is not suitable for permanent or long-term employment, but may suit certain casual or seasonal roles.
Graduates from New Zealand institutions may be eligible to stay and work under this visa, helping them gain local experience and possibly transition to longer-term visas.
EmploySavvy provides end-to-end job placement support for individuals seeking to work in New Zealand. Our team works closely with candidates to ensure their profile matches employer expectations and immigration requirements. Services include:
Job opportunity mapping based on skillset
CV enhancement and application support
Interview readiness
Visa guidance and management with Licensed immigration Advisers
We support skilled workers in industries such as healthcare, IT, trades, construction, hospitality, agriculture and more.
EmploySavvy enables New Zealand employers to access a wider pool of skilled global candidates while ensuring that all immigration and labour law requirements are met. We help reduce recruitment gaps through a streamlined hiring process.
Our employer services include:
Talent sourcing across multiple international markets
Candidate screening and skills verification
Visa application support in collaboration with immigration specialists
Onboarding and integration planning
Long-term workforce planning
We work with accredited employers who are eligible to hire under the Accredited Employer Work Visa program.
EmploySavvy is committed to ethical recruitment, legal compliance, and long-term value. Whether you're a job seeker planning your next step or a business looking to grow your team, our deep understanding of New Zealand’s employment and immigration landscape ensures a smooth and efficient placement process.
If you're ready to start working in New Zealand or need help finding the right talent for your business, contact us today. EmploySavvy provides a clear, compliant, and reliable pathway to success — for individuals and organizations alike.