The Future Immigration

18/02/2026

Median wage changes
From 9 March 2026, the immigration median wage will increase to NZD $35.00 per hour, based on June 2025 data. This affects several AEWV related and family visa settings.

Although the general median wage requirement for AEWV was removed in March 2025, some immigration settings are still linked to the median wage. From 9 March, these thresholds will automatically update, including:

Green List pay requirements
Exemptions from advertising and minimum skills (roles paid at least twice the median wage)
Maximum 5 year stay rules for some lower skilled roles (paid at least 1.5 times the median wage)
Income thresholds for supporting partners and dependent children
Partner and dependent income thresholds are also increasing. For example:

Skill level 1 to 3 partner support threshold will increases from NZD $26.85 to $28.00 per hour
Green List partner support threshold will increases from NZD $50.34 to $52.50 per hour
Wage thresholds for skilled residence pathways (SMC, Green List and Transport WTR) will also increase in line with the new median wage. Some applicants may need to move to a higher pay step to remain eligible — for example, teachers must now be on Step 5 of the pay scale (previously Step 4).

Updates to sponsorship income thresholds for the Parent Category and Parent Boost Visitor Visa will be communicated separately and will take effect later in 2026.

08/01/2026

Everyone needs a break...and so does Irene.
Irene will go on her annual summer vacation from 10/1/2026- coming back on 03/02/2026.
She will be still working/responding to emails during that time. A bit of delay in responding, yet the emails will be monitored and cleared.
Please limit the calls during this period, or just text for anything urgent.
Have a good summer.
Relax
and enjoy life.

17/12/2025

Please if you have experience in the following, send your CV: [email protected]
On behalf of an employer:

We are looking for a truck operator/dispatcher to be based probably in Hastings that needs the following niche experience

Knowledge of abattoir truck operations
Hydes
Offal
Rending
Etc

They will need a good grasp of English for the role

15/12/2025

Looking for anyone in NZ looking for work:
For Seasonal work.
With Field Factory work experience in farming business.
Email me:
Your CV/Work experience: [email protected]
I am not a recruiter yet have employers needing that urgently in NZ.

07/12/2025

Its almost summer...
Our opening time during the Christmas season is
Last day mid 22nd December
Limited staff returning back on 05/01/2026 - 05/02/2026

This year was a very busy year. I would like to say thank you to everyone. Thank you to the recruiters whether in NZ or overseas. The new recruiters who started with me this year.

Thank you to my amazing admin staff--Jonah/Michelle and Marilou
Thank you to all my clients, you are all amazing and you made life easier and more pleasant.

2026- will be a different year.
It is election year
New INZ rules and instructions.

2026 will be different for me as well. I will concentrate more on challenging cases, trying to channel the voice of those who fell short of meeting the instructions, and fight for them.
In 2026, I will again help everyone, as I have always done since 2013
Thank you
Have a safe holiday
And MERRY CHRISTMAS.

05/12/2025

All the Xmas Raffle winners:
Email:
[email protected]

Please by no later than Monday

01/12/2025

Saturnino Atienza family
Approved residence in less than a month
Congratulations, and god bless you always.

20/11/2025

🎉 GIVEAWAY TIME! 🎉
We’re giving away 10 x $100 Pak’nSave vouchers + a bunch of extra presents 🎁💚

To enter, simply:
👍 Like this post
📌 Follow our page
👥 Tag five people in the comments who might want to join!

Once you’ve done all three, email Marilou at:
[email protected]
with a screenshot showing you’ve:
• Liked the post
• Followed the page
• Tagged 5 people

🍀 Good luck to everyone joining the raffle — we’ll draw the winners live on Facebook on 5 December at 6pm!

02/11/2025

Needed urgently by an employer in NZ:
Digger Drivers
Heavy Machine operators
I am not a recruiter, yet I will pass on your CV to the employer. I do not charge recruitment fees, however if you are selected, I will charge to do your visa process.
Email me your CV now:
[email protected]

02/11/2025

Immigration New Zealand (INZ) is updating how 87 new occupations are assessed under the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) programme from 3 November 2025, to ensure higher skilled occupations in the National Occupation List (NOL) are recognised.

INZ will begin recognising 87 new occupations at skill levels 1 to 3 under the NOL in immigration instructions for AEWV applications from 3 November 2025.

About the NOL
The NOL is New Zealand’s new job classification system, replacing the Australia New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) framework. It became the official standard in November 2024 and was updated again on 1 July 2025. Unlike ANZSCO, the NOL reflects today’s labour market and will be updated annually.

The immigration system is currently based on ANZSCO. Because transitioning to the NOL is a significant change, INZ is introducing it in stages and will keep employers, migrants, and advisers informed as it is gradually implemented into our systems.

Changes on 3 November 2025
From this date, employers can submit a job check for any of these newly recognised roles.

An AEWV holder in a skill level 1 to 3 role can stay in New Zealand longer and may be able to bring family. Some AEWV holders currently working in directly relevant skill level 4 or 5 roles may be able to move into one of these 87 new roles.

They will need to have either:

at least 3 years' directly relevant work experience, or
a recognised qualification.
If they meet these criteria, they may be able to apply for a further AEWV to extend how long they can stay in New Zealand.

These occupations will appear alongside existing ANZSCO codes in the enhanced Immigration Online system.
If you want to check your occupation- email me on: [email protected]

24/10/2025

Please keep an eye. We are part of this event.

New Zealand is calling!📢

Join us on Tuesday and learn about the different pathways you may consider to get to New Zealand.

Our partners from K+ English Review Center, EB Recruitment Services and The Future Immigration will talk about this topic. Join us and have your questions answered!

📅 28 October 2025, Tuesday
⏰ 6:00 PH time
📌 Zoom

Register now: https://bit.ly/BCIELTSChoosedaysOct2025