Reducing migrant worker exploitation The Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is leading a review of temporary migrant exploitation in New Zealand. The aim is […]

The number of Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) workers employed in New Zealand is rising from 12,850 to 14,400 in 2019/20. Of the 1550 new employees: 150 […]

The RSE cap is being increased The cap on the number of temporary visas that can be granted for employing foreign seasonal workers is set to […]

How the visa is changing The visa with its current criteria is closed from 7 October 2019. It will reopen in February 2020 with new criteria. […]

Immigration Minister Iain Lees-Galloway has confirmed the Welcoming Communities programme is to be extended. Led by Immigration New Zealand in a joint approach with councils, local […]