Employer Accreditation & Job Check Approvals
To employ skilled migrants under Australia's Subclass 482/494/186 or New Zealand's Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV), businesses must first secure Employer Accreditation / Sponsorship Approval and complete a mandatory Job Check Approval. Red Migration handles every stage of corporate documentation to eliminate delays and ensure audit readiness.
New Zealand Employer Accreditation Tiers
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) categorizes employer accreditation into four distinct operational structures. Selecting the right tier ensures compliance and appropriate worker volume capacity.
Standard SME Tier
Ideal for small to medium enterprises sponsoring up to 5 AEWV migrant workers at any given time. Valid for 12 months initially, then 24 months upon renewal.
High-Volume Tier
Designed for larger businesses, civil construction firms, and healthcare facilities employing 6 or more AEWV skilled migrants concurrently.
Franchise Tier
Mandatory for employers operating under a franchise model. Requires additional audit of business stability, site history, and employment compliance.
Labor Hire Tier
For labor hire agencies and contractors placing migrant workers directly on third-party client worksites across Australia and New Zealand.
Australian Standard Business Sponsorship & Accredited Sponsor Status
Australian businesses can sponsor skilled migrants for up to 5 years under SBS approval, with premium status available for high-volume corporate sponsors.
Standard Business Sponsor (SBS)
Foundational status granted by Australia's Department of Home Affairs to nominate workers under Subclass 482 (Skills in Demand), 494, and 186 ENS visas.
Accredited Sponsor Status
Premium status for established Australian sponsors with high compliance records, unlocking 5-business-day visa turnarounds and streamlined LMT verification.
Job Check Approvals & Market Rate Verification
The Job Check is a mandatory statutory step where immigration authorities evaluate the proposed position, salary, advertising, and employment agreement before an employer can issue a job token to an overseas candidate.
ANZSCO Occupation & Duty Mapping
The job position must align precisely with an approved ANZSCO skilled occupation code, establishing required trade qualifications and minimum skill levels.
Market Salary Rate & TSMIT Compliance
Guaranteed remuneration must meet or exceed the Annual Market Salary Rate (AMSR) in Australia ($73,150+ TSMIT) or the AEWV Median Wage ($31.61/hr) in New Zealand.
Mandatory 4-Week Advertising (LMT)
Role must be advertised across at least 2 national recruitment portals (e.g., SEEK, Indeed, Workforce Australia, Seek NZ) for 28 consecutive days prior to lodgement.
Compliant Employment Agreement
Employment contract must guarantee a minimum of 30 hours per week, full statutory leave entitlements, and zero unlawful wage deductions or training recovery fees.
Recruitment Summary Log & Candidate Audits
Detailed record of all local applicants evaluated, interview outcomes, and legitimate operational reasons why local candidates were unsuitable.
Statutory Levy & Token Issuance
Payment of the Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) levy (Australia) or INZ Job Check processing fees prior to issuing the candidate job token.
How the Accreditation & Job Check Process Works
Our registered migration consultants guide your HR and executive team through every milestone, eliminating requisitions and accelerating approvals.
Business Viability & Financial Audit
Reviewing company ABN/ACN/NZBN, financial statements, tax compliance (PAYE/PAYG), and workplace safety records.
Accreditation Lodgement & Approval
Submitting formal Accreditation to Immigration New Zealand (INZ) or Standard Business Sponsorship (SBS) to Home Affairs.
4-Week Labour Market Testing (LMT)
Publishing compliant national job advertisements and maintaining a real-time candidate log to prove local recruitment efforts.
Job Check Lodgement & Token Issuance
Submitting the Job Check application with verified market rates and contract terms to receive the official migrant job token.
Levy Contributions & No-Recovery Rules
Under both Australian and New Zealand migration legislation, sponsoring employers must cover all government costs associated with Employer Accreditation, Job Check submissions, and Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) levies. Passing these fees onto migrant workers or making unlawful salary deductions is strictly prohibited under Fair Work Australia and Immigration New Zealand enforcement rules.
Get Your Business Accredited & Job Check Approved Today
Contact Red Migration's corporate team in Dubai or Sri Lanka to audit your company documentation and initiate your employer accreditation.