07 February 2023
Ziyun Wang
[FYI request #21575 email]
Ref: DOIA 2223-1552
Dear Ziyun,
Thank you for your email of 18 January 2023 requesting, under the Official Information Act 1982 (the
Act), the following information:
“I am writing to seek the latest approval and decline statistics for Employer Accreditation, Job
Check and Accredited Employer Work Visa applications.”
Our Response
As at 19 January 2023, there have been 16,771 employer accreditation applications approved, a further 72
withdrawn and 4 declined.
As at 19 January 2023, there have been 20,290 job check applications approved (equating to 112,915
positions), a further 249 (1,965 positions) withdrawn and 13 (50 positions) declined.
As at 19 January 2023, there have been 26,386 Accredited Employer Work Visa applications approved, a
further 352 withdrawn and 80 declined.
I hope you find this information helpful. You have the right to seek an investigation and review by the
Ombudsman of the Ministry’s response to your request, in accordance with section 28(3) of the Act.
Information about how to make a complaint is available at
www.ombudsman.parliament.nz or freephone
0800 802 602.
If you wish to discuss any aspect of your request or this response, please contact
[email address].
Yours sincerely,
Jeannie Melvil e
Head of Accredited Employer Work Visa
Immigration New Zealand