New Zealand is raising minimum wage requirements for foreign workers from February 28

Starting February 28th, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) is raising the wage thresholds for most work visas to reflect the latest median wage increase..

However, the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) remains at its current wage threshold, creating a temporary difference in requirements...

The wage threshold for the Transport Sector Work to Residence Visa will also increase in line with the new median wage (excluding bus drivers)...

For consistency the pause also applies to AEWV-linked work visas that are either set at or indexed to the median wage rate from February 2023 (NZD$29.66 an hour) including:. the Partner of a Worker Work Visavariation of conditions for AEWVs, legacy Essential Skills work visas, interim visas granted under the Skilled Migrant Category, and Partner of a Worker work visasSubsequent Migrant Exploitation Protection Visas...

However, the Care Workforce Work to Residence Visa requires a minimum wage of NZD$28.25 per hour..