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Sharon Davies: Talent Propeller Managing Director on the scrutiny the Accredited Employer Work Visa scheme faces

Published: Sept. 5, 2023, 8:41 p.m.

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The Accredited Employer Work Visa scheme is under scrutiny again.\\xa0

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Immigration NZ is already facing criticism over speculation that appropriate migrant visa checks aren\'t being conducted, while migrant exploitation rates increase.\\xa0\\xa0 \\xa0

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Recruitment marketing agency Talent Propeller\\u2019s Managing Director Sharon Davies told Mike Hosking that the programme is a mess, with smaller business unable to access it.\\xa0

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She says most don\'t even try to use it due to how long it takes, the costs, and the uncertainty around achieving accreditation. \\xa0

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Davies says the Government went ahead with the scheme to make money, without considering the implications on businesses.\\xa0

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