NZ First Work Visa Policy 2026 : What Would Change Under the Proposed Skilled Work Visa?
New Zealand First wants to scrap the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) and replace it with a “shortage-led” Skilled Work Visa, arguing that migrant recruitment should be restricted to jobs where New Zealand genuinely needs overseas workers. Announced on October 11, 2026, the proposal would make access to migrant labour more closely dependent on occupation,…