🇳🇿 Work & skilled workers

From 9 March 2026: The immigration median wage increased to NZD $35.00/hour. The 80% threshold increased to NZD $28.00/hour. The 150% threshold increased to NZD $52.50/hour. The 200% threshold increased to NZD $70.00/hour. These changes affect several AEWV-related settings. For example, an AEWV holder in an eligible ANZSCO/NOL skill-level 1–3 job generally needs to earn at least NZD $28/hour to support a partner for a Partner of a Worker Work Visa. An AEWV holder earning NZD $52.50/hour or more can meet the high-income threshold for supporting a partner and certain dependent children.