Regarding a qualification for an AEWV work visa enlisted by employers at ANZSCO levels
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From: M Kaplish
Dear Erica Stanford,
I would like clarification on the policy WA4.10.5(a) instructions. If an employer lists a relevant qualification for an AEWV work visa at a minimum ANZSCO skill level of 4, does the applicant need to have the exact qualification at that level, or would a higher qualification in the same field be acceptable?
For instance, if an employer requires a carpet cleaner to have either three years of experience or a relevant qualification at skill level 4 (Trade or Certificate), would a higher qualification at level 5 or above in the same field be considered suitable, assuming all other conditions in WA4.10.6(a)(i) and (ii) and WA4.12 English competency (IELTS band 4) are met?
Additionally, if someone holds a Bachelor’s degree, would it be deemed relevant under WA4.10.5(a)? This is particularly important since WA4.10.6(c) defines qualification as being relevant to any employment.
These instructions appear contradictory. WA4.10.5(a) states that if an employer requires a relevant qualification at a certain level, and WA4.10.6(ii) specifies a minimum qualification at level 4, a Bachelor’s degree satisfies the level 4 requirement, but may not meet the qualification requirement in WA4.10.5(a).
Therefore, the policy seems poorly articulated, with WA4.10.5(a) and WA4.10.6(a)(ii) and (c) being contradictory and misleading. Please clarify if a relevant higher qualification can meet the conditions, despite the employer advertising a lower qualification, and whether any Bachelor’s degree can be considered relevant for employment.
Given the high INZ fees, applicants want to avoid uncertainty, and clear guidance on these matters is essential for future job advertisements.
Yours faithfully,
M Kaplish
From: Erica Stanford (MIN)
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Erica Stanford
Kia ora M Kaplish
Thank you for your email of 24 December 2024, requesting information under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act).
We are transferring your request to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE). This is because the information you have requested is more closely connected with the functions of MBIE. Immigration New Zealand's role within MBIE is to assess applications under the relevant Immigration instructions. In these circumstances we are required to transfer your request under section 14(b)(ii) of the Act. MBIE has the usual time limits under the Act from receipt of this transfer to respond to this request. Please accept our apologies for not meeting the timeframe to transfer under section 14.
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Office of Hon Erica Stanford
Minister of Education
Minister of Immigration
Lead Coordination Minister for the Government's Response to the Royal Commission's Report into Historical Abuse in State Care and in the Care of Faith-Based Institutions
MP for East Coast Bays
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From: NoReplyMinisterialServices
Kia ora M Kaplish,
On behalf of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment I
acknowledge your email of 24/01/2025 requesting, under the Official
Information Act 1982, the following:
I would like clarification on the policy WA4.10.5(a) instructions. If an
employer lists a relevant qualification for an AEWV work visa at a minimum
ANZSCO skill level of 4, does the applicant need to have the exact
qualification at that level, or would a higher qualification in the same
field be acceptable?
For instance, if an employer requires a carpet cleaner to have either
three years of experience or a relevant qualification at skill level 4
(Trade or Certificate), would a higher qualification at level 5 or above
in the same field be considered suitable, assuming all other conditions in
WA4.10.6(a)(i) and (ii) and WA4.12 English competency (IELTS band 4) are
met?
Additionally, if someone holds a Bachelor's degree, would it be deemed
relevant under WA4.10.5(a)? This is particularly important since
WA4.10.6(c) defines qualification as being relevant to any employment.
These instructions appear contradictory. WA4.10.5(a) states that if an
employer requires a relevant qualification at a certain level, and
WA4.10.6(ii) specifies a minimum qualification at level 4, a Bachelor's
degree satisfies the level 4 requirement, but may not meet the
qualification requirement in WA4.10.5(a).
Therefore, the policy seems poorly articulated, with WA4.10.5(a) and
WA4.10.6(a)(ii) and (c) being contradictory and misleading. Please clarify
if a relevant higher qualification can meet the conditions, despite the
employer advertising a lower qualification, and whether any Bachelor's
degree can be considered relevant for employment.
Given the high INZ fees, applicants want to avoid uncertainty, and clear
guidance on these matters is essential for future job advertisements.
We will endeavour to respond to your request as soon as possible, and no
later than 24/02/2025, being 20 working days after the day your request
was received. If we are unable to respond to your request by then, we will
notify you of an extension of that timeframe. If you have any enquiries
regarding your request feel free to contact us via email to
[1][email address].
Nāku noa, nā
Ministerial Services
Strategy and Assurance
Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment
15 Stout Street, Wellington 6011 | P O Box 1473 Wellington 6140
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From: NoReplyMinisterialServices
Kia ora M Kaplish,
On behalf of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment I
acknowledge your email of 24/01/2025 requesting, under the Official
Information Act 1982, the following:
I would like clarification on the policy WA4.10.5(a) instructions. If an
employer lists a relevant qualification for an AEWV work visa at a minimum
ANZSCO skill level of 4, does the applicant need to have the exact
qualification at that level, or would a higher qualification in the same
field be acceptable?
For instance, if an employer requires a carpet cleaner to have either
three years of experience or a relevant qualification at skill level 4
(Trade or Certificate), would a higher qualification at level 5 or above
in the same field be considered suitable, assuming all other conditions in
WA4.10.6(a)(i) and (ii) and WA4.12 English competency (IELTS band 4) are
met?
Additionally, if someone holds a Bachelor's degree, would it be deemed
relevant under WA4.10.5(a)? This is particularly important since
WA4.10.6(c) defines qualification as being relevant to any employment.
These instructions appear contradictory. WA4.10.5(a) states that if an
employer requires a relevant qualification at a certain level, and
WA4.10.6(ii) specifies a minimum qualification at level 4, a Bachelor's
degree satisfies the level 4 requirement, but may not meet the
qualification requirement in WA4.10.5(a).
Therefore, the policy seems poorly articulated, with WA4.10.5(a) and
WA4.10.6(a)(ii) and (c) being contradictory and misleading. Please clarify
if a relevant higher qualification can meet the conditions, despite the
employer advertising a lower qualification, and whether any Bachelor's
degree can be considered relevant for employment.
We will endeavour to respond to your request as soon as possible, and no
later than 24/02/2025, being 20 working days after the day your request
was received. If we are unable to respond to your request by then, we will
notify you of an extension of that timeframe. If you have any enquiries
regarding your request feel free to contact us via email to
[1][email address].
Nāku noa, nā
Ministerial Services
Strategy and Assurance
Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment
15 Stout Street, Wellington 6011 | P O Box 1473 Wellington 6140
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