We want to hire a handful of workers
Standard accreditation
For up to 5 AEWV workers at a time.
Standard Business Sponsorship
The base approval every sponsoring employer needs.
We hire overseas staff regularly
High-volume accreditation
For 6 or more AEWV workers at a time.
Accredited Sponsor status
For businesses with a strong compliance record,
faster processing on future nominations.
We're labour-hire or staffing agency
Triangular employment accreditation
For labour hire and similar arrangements.
Want to hire or your business scaling up fast?
Talk to us and we'll tell you which approval fits you.
What we do
- The right sponsorship status, matched to your business.
- Preparing your application and the evidence it needs.
- Handling communication with immigration authorities on your behalf.
- Making sure you understand what you're signing up to, accreditation comes with ongoing obligations, not just a one-off approval.
Common questions
How long does accreditation or sponsorship last?
In New Zealand, initial accreditation runs 12 months, with renewals typically valid for 24. In Australia, Standard Business Sponsorship is valid for 5 years. We'll walk you through what renewal looks like for your business.
What happens if we lose accreditation or sponsorship?
Both countries can suspend or revoke it for breaches of the conditions attached, which also puts any workers you've sponsored at risk. We'll make sure you understand your ongoing obligations before you commit, not after something goes wrong.
Do we need accreditation to keep employing someone we've already sponsored?
Not always, in New Zealand, accreditation is only required to support new AEWV applications, not to continue employing someone already on one. We'll confirm what applies to your situation.
How much does accreditation or sponsorship cost, and how long does approval take?
It depends on the type and country, New Zealand's accreditation fees and processing times vary by category, and Australia's sponsorship fee and timeline differ again. We'll give you exact figures for your situation rather than a general estimate that might already be out of date.
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