Steps to Becoming an Overseas Employer.

These are four steps to becoming an RSE Employer:



STEP 1 - BECOMING AN RECOGNIZED SEASONAL EMPLOYER

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The first step in the process for employers is applying for recognition as a recognised seasonal employer (RSE). To find out about the requirements you will need to meet, and how to apply for RSE status, see the RSE requirements pages.


STEP 2 - GETTING AN ATR

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Once you have RSE status you need to apply for an agreement to recruit (ATR) workers from offshore. To find out about the requirements you will need to meet, and how to apply for an ATR, see the ATR requirements pages.


STEP 3 - OFFERING A JOB AND EMPLOYING OVERSEAS WORKERS

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When you have an ATR you can make a job offer. Your prospective worker will need to provide us with evidence of your offer to get a visa from offshore (see the how a worker applies for a limited visa page for details on where a worker can submit their RSE limited visa application). Then they can come to New Zealand, work for the length of time their visa is granted for, and return home. To find out about the requirements the job offer must meet, how you can help the workers that you want to apply, and where they can submit their application, see the employment agreement page.


STEP 4 - BRINGING YOU WORKERS BACK NEXT SEASON

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Finally, if you want to get your workers back for another season, they may be able to return to New Zealand under a new ATR if the conditions of their visa have been met, and if there is a continued labour shortage.


Please contact us for more informations

FAQ

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I-Kiribati workers are hardworking and committed. They have been carefully selected from a large number of applicants and have undergone comprehensive training on cross-cultural communication, time management, and team building.
By contacting the Ministry of Labour and Human Resources Development on the following email address;
  enquiry@employment.gov.ki
  oe@employment.gov.ki
Our Seasonal Work Unit’s number one priority is to make sure that all of the immigration, health and logistical requirements are met as quickly as possible. They have an excellent relationship with the organizations providing visas and health checks to make sure these can be expedited. Our team will work with you to understand your timeline and provide regular updates.
Although there is no direct flight to New Zealand from Kiribati, we have negotiated a cost sharing arrangement with workers so that the employers only have to contribute to the costs of workers flying from Fiji to New Zealand. So recruiting a worker from Kiribati is no more costly than a worker from another Pacific Island country.
The I-Kiribati people are friendly and sociable, and get along easily with others regardless of cultural differences. As part of the employability skills delivered in pre departure training, Kiribati workers are also trained on how to work in a team and in cross cultural diversity. There have been no issues of anti-social behaviour raised by previous employers.
The RSE scheme has helped me in supporting my family in terms of financial support for my kid's school fees. It also provides me with understanding of how the NZ lived. I appreciate being part of the scheme, and my big thanks to Woodhaven Gardens Ltd for this opportunity.
Binaua Kaiekieki
Worker
I am grateful to be part of the RSE scheme for seven years now. The RSE scheme has helped built our family house in Kiribati. I've managed to start a small business such as truck hire. It's a wonderful scheme to be part of and I would like to thanks Seasonal Solution Cooperative Ltd very much for the opportunity.
Teakin Karawe
Worker
This is my 4th year as a RSE worker for Mr Apple. I make good money and used most of it to build our family home. My next goal is to buy a vehicle for my family. Every week I send money home and last year I've managed to send home NZD$6,000. Thanks to the RSE scheme!
Nimaroi Tabeti
Worker
We have employed Kiriati women in our pack houses for the last five years. These women have proved to be reliable, conscientious and committed. It is a pleasure working with them and we will continue to employ them.
Mr Apple
Employer
We would like to express our thanks to our Kiribati employees. They have been employed with us since 2008 for a period of 9 months per year. They have always been conscientious, polite and are always happy to carry out any duties assigned to them. They are very hard working people and we are happy to have thtem back in our employment for the coming year.
Provine
Employer
Southern Paprika Ltd is a large grower and exporter of capsicum located in Warkworth, north of Auckland, New Zealand. We operate 23ha of glasshouse and a busy packhouse facility. We require RSE workers to help in our busy export season and the annual pull out of our old crop and replant of new seedlings. We have found our Kiribati RSE workers extremely hard working, reliable with their attendance and keen to do any job asked of them. We have been hiring RSE workers since 2009 and continue to rely on them for 9 months of the year when we cannot find enough local workers to help with our peak season workload.
southern paprika
Southern Paprika
Employer
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