What the check is?
Confirms a candidate’s legal entitlement to work in New Zealand.
What the value is?
Confirms work rights and supports compliance with immigration law.
What does it check?
Visa or residency status via Immigration NZ.
Why do you do it?
Avoids penalties and reputational harm from hiring someone without work rights.
How often does it need to be checked?
One-off for citizens and residents; regular checks for temporary visa holders.
Is this industry specific? If yes, what industries?
All industries; particularly healthcare, agriculture, hospitality and construction.
Risk of not doing it?
You may hire someone illegally, risking fines and compliance breaches.