NEW CHAPTER. NEW ZEALAND.
The Middle East gave you your career.
New Zealand can give you a home.
You've built world-class skills in one of the most demanding
hospitality markets on the planet. Five-star standards, international
pressure, relentless pace. You know how this industry works.
But at some point, every professional asks the same question: what's
next? Not the next contract — the next chapter. Somewhere with
stability, space, and a future that actually belongs to you.
New Zealand is actively looking for people with exactly your profile.
This document explains how the pathway works, what it costs, and
what to do first.
3-5 yrs
AEWV visa
duration
PR Path
Path to
residency
Path
Path to
obtain
citizenship
WHO THIS IS FOR / WHY NZ
The GCC gave
you the standard.
New Zealand
offers the life.
Years in Gulf hospitality teach you things no school can. It
builds a professional who knows what high standards means,
what a real guest expects, and how to work in a team of 30
nationalities.
New Zealand is one of the few countries where GCC hospitality
experience converts directly into a legal immigration pathway
— not a workaround.
The Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) isn’t a points
system you might qualify for — it’s a structured programme
with clear steps, legal protections from day one, and a defined
route to residency.
THIS PROGRAM IS FOR YOU IF:
You have 2+ years of professional hospitality experience in the GCC
You’re thinking long-term — not another 2-year contract
You want a process that protects you legally from day one
You’re open to hotel, F&B, or lodges — not only 5-star only
You understand that a real result takes a structured process
WHY NEW ZEALAND
Six things that matter
when you’re choosing a
country, not a contract.
Work-life balance — culturally enforced:
The culture does not reward working
yourself into the ground. Your expertise is
valued. And you get to live, not just
perform.
No hierarchy of origin:
New Zealand is a country built by
immigrants. There is no 'expat second
class.' Your background and accent are part
of the fabric — not a reason for distance.
Nature as a backdrop, not a screen:
Mountains, ocean, forest — within 30
minutes of any city. After years in urban
Gulf environments, this is a different
physical state.
Safety — genuinely:
One of the world’s safest countries by every
measurable index. Not a talking point. A
daily reality that changes how you live.
Your family comes with you:
Partner receives an open work visa
automatically. Children attend New
Zealand state schools free of charge —
schools that rank consistently in global top
tiers.
Permanence — built into the law:
3–5 years on AEWV leads directly to
Residence from Work. Then citizenship.
This isn’t a promise — it’s written into New
Zealand immigration legislation.
CORE PRINCIPLE + PROCESS
Eligibility first. Always.
Most people who came to work in the Middle East know exactly how the process
works: send your CV, pass the interview, get the offer — and wait for your flight. The
employer handles the visa, you handle the bags. Simple.
New Zealand doesn’t work that way. Here, employers don’t automatically have the
right to bring in foreign workers. To hire someone from abroad under the AEWV
programme, a company needs to be accredited by Immigration New Zealand — and
most aren’t.
Even if the employer is accredited and ready to make you an offer, that offer is not a
visa. The visa is issued by the government, and the government has its own
requirements for candidate qualifications that need to be confirmed in writing
before any job conversation begins.
This is where most people lose time and money. They find an employer, spend a
month or two in back-and-forth — then discover their profile doesn’t meet INZ
requirements. The right order is the opposite: first confirm that you qualify and
understand what this pathway opens up for you and your family. Then find an
employer.
1
Confirm eligibility
2
Receive written
pathway
3
Move to employer
match
THE EAR REPORT
Your mandatory first step
Before any employer sees your profile, a Licensed Immigration Adviser
conducts a formal assessment of your candidacy. This is not a discovery call. It
is a legal document.
Only after the EAR is complete does your profile move to employer
matching. No “we’ll see” and no vague guidance.
You receive a specific written conclusion — either a confirmed pathway or a
clear breakdown of obstacles and what can be done about them.
Your experience, qualifications, and documents are assessed against
current INZ policy.
$527 USD
Paid directly to the Licensed Immigration Adviser. Separate from all
programme costs.
WHO RUNS THE PROCESS
Careerteria works in partnership with Aman Jaspal — a licensed immigration
adviser with 10 years of practice across INZ programmes. Before you sign a
contract, you receive full licensing details and can verify them independently
through the official register.
We work transparently — your due diligence is expected and welcomed.
Once the EAR report is completed, we solve together: matching an accredited
employer with a qualified candidate where the requirements align on both
sides. That’s what makes the process work.
Relocation & Settlement Support
Pre-arrival guidance, onboarding coordination with your employer, and settlement support so you arrive prepared — not into uncertainty.
AEWV Visa Application
With a confirmed INZ-compliant offer, your visa application is prepared and lodged by the Licensed Immigration Adviser. All documentation, INZ correspondence,
and employer coordination are managed end-to-end.
Government visa fees are payable at this stage.
Employer Interview & Job Offer
Your profile is presented to matched, accredited employers. Interviews are arranged and, if the employer is satisfied, a formal offer is issued directly by the
company.
Job offer depends on employer decision and interview performance.
Profile Preparation & Employer Matching
Your CV and professional profile are prepared to New Zealand employer standards. You’re matched to accredited NZ employers in your specialisation — targeted
presentation, not mass distribution.
Immigration Strategy
Based on the EAR, your specific visa pathway is confirmed, gaps are identified, and the parameters for your employer search are set. You know exactly where you
stand before a single application goes out.
EAR Report — Eligibility Assessment
Submit your documents to the Licensed Immigration Adviser and receive a written Eligibility Assessment Report confirming your visa pathway. No employer
contact is made before this step is complete.
Mandatory first step
THE PROCESS
Six steps. Fixed sequence.
Each stage is paid and started only when that specific part of the service begins. No chaos, no skipped
steps, no employer outreach before eligibility is confirmed.
$527 USD
Paid directly to the Licensed Immigration
Adviser.
30-minute Licensed Immigration Adviser
consultation
Written visa pathway confirmation
Full eligibility assessment report
$1,471 USD / NZD 2,500
On signing the Service Agreement.
Job assistance toolkit and 6-month job portal access
Employer matching and profile presentation
Interview-ready documentation
Profile preparation and CV refinement
$4,814 USD / NZD 8,180
After job offer — visa application process
by the Licensed Immigration Adviser.
Employer Job Check coordination
INZ correspondence management
Two 30-minute LIA sessions
Full AEWV visa preparation and lodgement
$906 USD / NZD 1,540
At visa lodgement.
Paid directly to Immigration New Zealand. Government
fee is separate from service fees and is subject to
change.
$2,107 USD / NZD 3,580
Relocation & settlement support.
Integration support during initial employment period
Arrival orientation
Pre-arrival guidance
Onboarding coordination with employer
$8,922 USD / NZD 15,155
Each stage is paid before it begins — not
in advance of the full programme.
Exchange rate NZD/USD 0.5884 (April 2026). GST 15% applies only if you are physically
in New Zealand at time of invoicing. Credit card
payments may incur surcharge up to 4%.
INVESTMENT
What you pay, when you pay it, and what you get.
The programme uses a milestone-based fee structure. Each stage is paid only when the
corresponding service is delivered. No upfront lump sum.
Clarity instead of fog
Immigration is a maze where one wrong step
costs months and thousands. The EAR Report
gives you the map: do you qualify, via which
route, and what needs fixing before you apply.
Access to a closed
employer network
Finding an accredited NZ employer willing to
hire an offshore candidate independently is
extremely difficult. Your profile is presented
directly to the right people — not broadcast
into a void.
Protection from
errors that cost visas
INZ rejects applications due to document
inconsistencies, incorrect Job Check
submissions, or role-requirement
mismatches. A licensed adviser is your
insurance against these errors.
A soft landing, not a
jump into the
unknown
Coordinated onboarding, housing guidance,
and orientation mean you arrive with a plan —
not as a tourist who has to figure everything
out from scratch.
Time — the most
expensive resource
Understanding NZ immigration alone, finding
the right employers, and avoiding visa errors
takes hundreds of hours. The programme is
the price of speed and a correct result the
first time.
WHAT YOU'RE ACTUALLY BUYING
Not paperwork. A clearer, safer route through the whole move.
DOCUMENTS TO PREPARE
Prepare the file once. Prepare it properly.
The process moves faster when your documents are clear, consistent, and ready before
the formal assessment begins.
CV / Resume
Professionally formatted,
chronological, with exact employment
dates and job titles.
📄
Valid Passport
Current passport with sufficient validity
beyond intended arrival date.
🛂
Reference Letters
From each employer, on letterhead,
confirming role, dates, and
responsibilities.
🏢
Educational Certificates
Degree, diploma, or trade
qualification, with certified translations
if not in English.
🎓
English Language Evidence
IELTS, TOEFL, equivalent test, or
evidence of prior English-medium
study or work.
🗣️
Bank Statement
Evidence of available funds. Adviser
confirms the amount required for your
case.
💳
Police Certificate
Required from each country of
residence, typically issued within the
last 6 months.
📑
Medical Certificate
If requested by INZ, arranged through
approved panel physicians.
🩺
PRACTICAL NOTE
What matters is not just having the documents, but having them in a
format that matches New Zealand immigration review standards.
Inconsistent dates, vague reference letters, or incomplete translations
create delays very early in the process.
No guaranteed visa
Visa decisions are made exclusively by Immigration New
Zealand. A complete, well-prepared application gives you
the best position. The outcome is determined by INZ.
No guaranteed job offer
The employer matching process is professional and
targeted, but an offer is issued only by an employer based
on your profile and interview performance.
Fees are non-refundable once work begins
Professional service fees are non-refundable once each
stage has commenced. Government fees are non-
refundable once lodged with INZ. Full refund policy is
shared in the Service Agreement.
TIMELINE
3–12 months typical
EAR and strategy:
1–2 weeks
Employer match to offer:
1–6 months
Visa preparation and lodgement:
4–8 weeks
INZ processing:
4–10 weeks
Relocation coordination:
2–4 weeks
WHAT TO EXPECT — HONESTLY
A real pathway, with real limits.
COMMON QUESTIONS
The honest answers.
READY TO FIND OUT IF YOU QUALIFY?
The first step costs nothing.
Submit your profile — we will review it and confirm whether you are likely to qualify before
any fee is committed.
Arrival
Visa
Employer matching
Strategy
EAR Report ($500)
Eligibility pre-check (free)
Submit profile
No hidden schemes
Sale of job offers is illegal in NZ — we
do not do this.
10+ Years
Experience in Asia-Pacific
immigration and recruitment.
RANZ Partner
Official partner of the Restaurant
Association of NZ.
IAA Licensed
State licence for immigration
consulting in NZ.
THIS PROGRAM IS FOR YOU IF:
You have 2+ years of professional
hospitality experience in the GCC
You’re thinking long-term — not
another 2-year contract
You want a process that protects you
legally from day one
You’re open to hotel, F&B, or lodges —
not only 5-star only
You understand that a real result takes
a structured process
Work-life balance —
culturally enforced:
The culture does not reward
working yourself into the
ground. Your expertise is
valued. And you get to live, not
just perform.
No hierarchy of origin:
New Zealand is a country built
by immigrants. There is no
'expat second class.' Your
background and accent are
part of the fabric — not a
reason for distance.
Nature as a backdrop,
not a screen:
Mountains, ocean, forest —
within 30 minutes of any city.
After years in urban Gulf
environments, this is a different
physical state.
Safety — genuinely:
One of the world’s safest
countries by every measurable
index. Not a talking point. A
daily reality that changes how
you live.
Your family comes with
you:
Partner receives an open work
visa automatically. Children
attend New Zealand state
schools free of charge —
schools that rank consistently
in global top tiers.
Permanence — built into
the law:
3–5 years on AEWV leads
directly to Residence from
Work. Then citizenship. This
isn’t a promise — it’s written
into New Zealand immigration
legislation.
WHY NEW ZEALAND
Six things that matter
when you’re choosing a country, not a contract.
THE EAR REPORT
Your mandatory first step
Before any employer sees your
profile, a Licensed Immigration
Adviser conducts a formal
assessment of your candidacy. This is
not a discovery call. It is a legal
document.
Only after the EAR is complete
does your profile move to
employer matching. No “we’ll see”
and no vague guidance.
You receive a specific written
conclusion — either a confirmed
pathway or a clear breakdown of
obstacles and what can be done
about them.
Your experience, qualifications,
and documents are assessed
against current INZ policy.
$527 USD
Paid directly to the Licensed
Immigration Adviser. Separate from
all programme costs.
WHO RUNS THE PROCESS
Careerteria works in partnership with
Aman Jaspal — a licensed
immigration adviser with 10 years of
practice across INZ programmes.
Before you sign a contract, you
receive full licensing details and can
verify them independently through
the official register.
We work transparently — your due
diligence is expected and welcomed.
Once the EAR report is completed,
we solve together: matching an
accredited employer with a qualified
candidate where the requirements
align on both sides. That’s what
makes the process work.
CORE PRINCIPLE + PROCESS
Eligibility first. Always.
Most people who came to work in the
Middle East know exactly how the process
works: send your CV, pass the interview, get
the offer — and wait for your flight. The
employer handles the visa, you handle the
bags. Simple.
New Zealand doesn’t work that way. Here,
employers don’t automatically have the
right to bring in foreign workers. To hire
someone from abroad under the AEWV
programme, a company needs to be
accredited by Immigration New Zealand —
and most aren’t.
Even if the employer is accredited and
ready to make you an offer, that offer is not a
visa. The visa is issued by the government,
and the government has its own
requirements for candidate qualifications
that need to be confirmed in writing before
any job conversation begins.
This is where most people lose time and
money. They find an employer, spend a
month or two in back-and-forth — then
discover their profile doesn’t meet INZ
requirements. The right order is the
opposite: first confirm that you qualify and
understand what this pathway opens up for
you and your family. Then find an employer.
1
Confirm eligibility
2
Receive written pathway
3
Move to employer match
WHO THIS IS FOR / WHY NZ
The GCC gave you
the standard.
New Zealand offers
the life.
Years in Gulf hospitality teach you things
no school can. It builds a professional who
knows what high standards means, what a
real guest expects, and how to work in a
team of 30 nationalities.
New Zealand is one of the few countries
where GCC hospitality experience
converts directly into a legal immigration
pathway — not a workaround.
The Accredited Employer Work Visa
(AEWV) isn’t a points system you might
qualify for — it’s a structured programme
with clear steps, legal protections from
day one, and a defined route to residency.
NEW CHAPTER. NEW
ZEALAND.
The Middle East
gave you your
career. New
Zealand can give
you a home.
You've built world-class skills in one of
the most demanding hospitality markets
on the planet. Five-star standards,
international pressure, relentless pace.
You know how this industry works.
But at some point, every professional asks
the same question: what's next? Not the
next contract — the next chapter.
Somewhere with stability, space, and a
future that actually belongs to you.
New Zealand is actively looking for
people with exactly your profile. This
document explains how the pathway
works, what it costs, and what to do first.
3-5 yrs
AEWV visa duration
PR Path
Path to residency
Path
Path to obtain citizenship
Relocation & Settlement
Support
Pre-arrival guidance, onboarding
coordination with your employer,
and settlement support so you
arrive prepared — not into
uncertainty.
AEWV Visa Application
With a confirmed INZ-compliant
offer, your visa application is
prepared and lodged by the
Licensed Immigration Adviser. All
documentation, INZ
correspondence, and employer
coordination are managed end-
to-end.
Government visa fees are payable at
this stage.
Employer Interview & Job
Offer
Your profile is presented to
matched, accredited employers.
Interviews are arranged and, if the
employer is satisfied, a formal
offer is issued directly by the
company.
Job offer depends on employer
decision and interview performance.
Profile Preparation &
Employer Matching
Your CV and professional profile
are prepared to New Zealand
employer standards. You’re
matched to accredited NZ
employers in your specialisation
— targeted presentation, not
mass distribution.
Immigration Strategy
Based on the EAR, your specific
visa pathway is confirmed, gaps
are identified, and the parameters
for your employer search are set.
You know exactly where you
stand before a single application
goes out.
EAR Report — Eligibility
Assessment
Submit your documents to the
Licensed Immigration Adviser and
receive a written Eligibility
Assessment Report confirming
your visa pathway. No employer
contact is made before this step is
complete.
Mandatory first step
THE PROCESS
Six steps. Fixed
sequence.
Each stage is paid and started only when
that specific part of the service begins. No
chaos, no skipped steps, no employer
outreach before eligibility is confirmed.
INVESTMENT
What you pay, when you pay it, and what you get.
The programme uses a milestone-based fee
structure. Each stage is paid only when the
corresponding service is delivered. No
upfront lump sum.
$527 USD
Paid directly to the Licensed
Immigration Adviser.
Full eligibility assessment report
Written visa pathway confirmation
30-minute Licensed Immigration
Adviser consultation
$1,501 USD / NZD 2,550
On signing the Service
Agreement.
Employer matching and profile
presentation
Interview-ready documentation
Profile preparation and CV refinement
Job assistance toolkit and 6-month
job portal access
$4,814 USD / NZD 8,180
After job offer — visa application
process by the Licensed
Immigration Adviser.
Full AEWV visa preparation and
lodgement
Two 30-minute LIA sessions
INZ correspondence management
Employer Job Check coordination
$906 USD / NZD 1,540
At visa lodgement.
Paid directly to Immigration New
Zealand. Government fee is separate
from service fees and is subject to
change.
$2,107 USD / NZD 3,580
Relocation & settlement
support.
Onboarding coordination with
employer
Pre-arrival guidance
Arrival orientation
Integration support during initial
employment period
$9,328 USD / NZD 15,850
Each stage is paid before it
begins — not in advance of the
full programme.
Exchange rate NZD/USD 0.5884 (April
2026). GST 15% applies only if you are physically in New Zealand at time of invoicing. Credit card payments may
incur surcharge up to 4%.
No guaranteed visa
Visa decisions are made exclusively by
Immigration New Zealand. A complete,
well-prepared application gives you the
best position. The outcome is determined
by INZ.
No guaranteed job offer
The employer matching process is
professional and targeted, but an offer is
issued only by an employer based on your
profile and interview performance.
Fees are non-refundable once work
begins
Professional service fees are non-
refundable once each stage has
commenced. Government fees are non-
refundable once lodged with INZ. Full
refund policy is shared in the Service
Agreement.
TIMELINE
3–12 months typical
EAR and strategy:
1–2 weeks
Employer match to offer:
1–6 months
Visa preparation and lodgement:
4–8
weeks
INZ processing:
4–10 weeks
Relocation coordination:
2–4 weeks
WHAT TO EXPECT — HONESTLY
A real pathway, with real
limits.
COMMON QUESTIONS
The honest answers.
No hidden schemes
Sale of job offers is illegal in NZ — we do
not do this.
10+ Years
Experience in Asia-Pacific immigration
and recruitment.
RANZ Partner
Official partner of the Restaurant
Association of NZ.
IAA Licensed
State licence for immigration consulting
in NZ.
READY TO FIND OUT IF YOU
QUALIFY?
The first step costs
nothing.
Submit your profile — we will review it and
confirm whether you are likely to qualify
before any fee is committed.
Arrival
Visa
Employer matching
Strategy
EAR Report ($500)
Eligibility pre-check (free)
Submit profile