What is Recognised seasonal employer?

What is Recognised seasonal employer?

The Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme came into effect in April 2007. The policy allows the horticulture and viticulture industries to recruit workers from overseas for seasonal work when there are not enough New Zealand workers.

What is an RSC worker?

Some employers hire people from overseas for seasonal work when there are not enough New Zealand workers. The employers are called recognised seasonal employers (RSEs). The people they hire are called RSE workers. You need a Recognised Seasonal Employer Limited Visa to do this job.

How do I become a RSE employer?

Apply for an Agreement to Recruit

1. RSE Status. You must have Recognised Seasonal Employer Status.
2. Positions available. You must explain your need for seasonal labour.
3. Genuine attempt to recruit.
4. Pastoral care.
5. Accommodation.
6. Recruitment outside the Pacific.
7. Employment agreements.
8. Repatriation.

Who are RSE workers in NZ?

Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme Workers still in New Zealand who wish to move to an employer not covered by their RSE Limited Visa must apply for a new RSE limited visa. All RSE workers must be paid at least $22.10 per hour and for a minimum of 30 hours per week.

How do I become an accredited employer in NZ?

Requirements:

1. hold an offer of employment in New Zealand from an accredited employer.
2. be aged 55 years of under.
3. meet the health and character requirements for residence.
4. meet the requirements for bona fide applicants.
5. meet the general requirements for lodging a visa.

What is RSE visa NZ?

Welcome to New Zealand. Your RSE visa allows you to work for the Recognised Seasonal Employer that has offered you employment until it expires or is revoked.

Can seasonal workers claim tax return?

Seasonal workers should not include their income from the SWP in their tax returns. If you report under Single Touch Payroll, the income statements will need to be included for these workers along with all your other employees.

What is the New Zealand minimum wage?

$20.00
Hours and wages

Type of minimum wage	Per hour	8 hour day
Adult	$20.00	$160.00
Starting-out	$16.00	$128.00
Training	$16.00	$128.00

Is it hard to get a work visa in New Zealand?

In general, it may be difficult to get a work visa in New Zealand due to limited spots or tight deadlines for application. If your country has a set quota, that means applications will open on a specific day.

How many seasonal workers are there in NZ?

While there were currently about 7000 recognised seasonal employer (RSE) workers here, there were normally over 10,000 at the peak. This move would help manage the shortfall, Ardern said. It was too early to say how many workers would enter the country from September.

How long does it take to become an accredited employer NZ?

Application process You will need to pay the fee for Employer Accreditation. We will retain information you supply for use when you are applying for renewed accreditation. When you are approved you will receive accreditation for 12 months.

How much does it cost to become an accredited employer NZ?

This means that employers would need to follow a process of submitting an application to Immigration New Zealand (INZ) with a range of prescribed supporting evidence about their business and paying an applicable fee. Currently, the INZ fee for an initial Employer Accreditation application is $2,130.

When did the Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme come into effect?

Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme research The Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme came into effect in April 2007. The policy allows the horticulture and viticulture industries to recruit workers from overseas for seasonal work when there are not enough New Zealand workers.

How to become a Recognised Seasonal Employer in New Zealand?

Find employers who have approval to recruit workers from overseas under the Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme. To apply for a Recognised Seasonal Employer Limited Visa you need a job offer from a New Zealand Recognised Seasonal Employer.

Can a seasonal employer recruit workers from overseas?

Recognised Seasonal Employers can recruit workers from overseas to work in our fruit and vegetable and grape-growing industries when they need extra workers.

Which is the largest managed seasonal labour migration initiative in New Zealand?

The Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) Scheme Country Report series is designed to make available to researchers and policy makers interested in New Zealand’s largest managed seasonal labour migration initiative to date a wide range of data from official sources that we have accumulated during our 13 years of research on the RSE scheme.