New Zealand has announced new visa rules making it difficult for non-English speakers to get work visa in the country, even for low-level jobs. The new rules will be implemented from June 1. English language requirements under the Accredited Employer Work Visa will extend to skill level 3 roles such as hospitality and trades, aligning them with the existing standard already applied to skill levels 4 and 5.
"Being able to communicate in basic, everyday English ensures that workers understand their rights and engage effectively at work and in the community while they are here," immigration minister erica Stanford said in a statement.
