Mid Canterbury’s dairy industry may see an increase in staff numbers due to proposed visa changes, making it easier and more cost-effective for employers to hire migrant workers, potentially leading to more workers in the local dairy sector. The changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa criteria aim to benefit both employers and employees by removing the requirement to meet a median wage rate, allowing for longer visa durations and creating pathways for residency. These adjustments, announced by Immigration Minister Erica Stanford, are intended to attract higher-skilled workers, manage migration levels responsibly, and address staffing pressures in the dairy sector, according to DairyNZ.
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