Immigration Solutions for NZ SMEs

Practical, plain-English immigration support — tailored to New Zealand employers.

Making Immigration Simple for NZ Businesses

Hiring or managing migrant workers in New Zealand can be complex. From work visas and employer accreditation to pay changes and restructures, immigration rules shift constantly — and mistakes can be costly. At Pivotal People, we provide straightforward immigration advice and hands-on support so you can make smart, compliant decisions without the stress.

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What Our Immigration Solution Covers

Use your advice hours for quick questions, or partner with us for full-service support, including:

Pre-employment Checks

Ensure a candidate is legally eligible to work in New Zealand.

Visa Eligibility & Pathway Advice

Clear guidance on available visa options, including residency.

Full Visa Application Support

Preparation and management of work, partnership, and residency applications.

Changes to Roles or Pay

Ensure compliance when job titles, conditions, or pay rates change.

Immigration Advice for HR Events

Support during restructures, redundancies, closedowns, or other changes.

Employer Accreditation & Job Checks

Help with accreditation, applications, and policy compliance.

Compliance Reviews

System and documentation checks to ensure legal compliance and peace of mind.

Immigration Updates & Policy Monitoring

Stay ahead of rule changes and what they mean for your business.

Complex Case Support

Assistance with declined visas, special cases, or unique pathways.

Training & Webinars

Practical sessions to upskill you and your team on immigration processes.

Tiered, Flexible Immigration Support

Choose the level of support that fits your business today — and review it every 3 months as things change:

Advice Tier

Quick, accurate answers when you need to check something or talk through a situation

Support Tier

We prepare, review, and manage documentation and processes on your behalf.

Partner Tier

End-to-end support across your full migrant workforce strategy and compliance needs.

You can scale up or down every three months based on your hiring plans, team changes, or internal capacity.

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Why Choose Pivotal People for Immigration?

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Flexible support tiersAdvice, Application, or Partner levels to match your needs.

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Review every 3 monthsScale support up or down as hiring and team needs change.

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No fixed contractsTailored support that grows with your business.

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Trusted expertiseFully Licensed Immigration Adviser plus experienced HR integration.

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Compliance peace of mindAvoid costly mistakes with clear, accurate immigration guidance.

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Built for NZ SMEsReal-world support from experienced Immigration professionals.

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FAQs — Immigration Support for NZ Businesses

Do you only provide advice, or can you manage full visa applications?

Both. Use your advice hours for quick questions, or engage us for complete visa application support.

What if my business isn’t an Accredited Employer yet?

We can guide you through the accreditation process and Job Check applications, ensuring your business is ready to employ migrant staff.

Can you help with urgent immigration questions?

Yes. Our Advice Line gives you fast, accurate answers so you can act with confidence.

What if a visa application is declined or complex?

Our team has experience handling special cases and appeals, giving your business and staff the best chance of success.

Do you run training on immigration compliance?

Yes. We host regular webinars and can deliver tailored training for your team in plain English.

Still have questions about Immigration? Our team is always happy to chat — get in touch today.

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Let’s Make Immigration Simple and Stress-Free

If you’re ready to hire with confidence and stay compliant, our licensed immigration advisers are here to guide you every step of the way.

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Practical HR, Immigration, Health & Safety, Payroll, Bookkeeping, and Business Advisory support for NZ SMEs. Based in Hamilton, Waikato, serving businesses nationwide.

Office Hours: Mon - Fri, 8am - 5pm