New NOL Roles for AEWV and Median Wage Hike Explained As licensed immigration advisers, we're alerting employers and migrants to significant policy changes affecting New Zealand's work visa landscape from March 2026. New Zealand's immigration landscape is set for a significant update on 9 March 2026 . Key changes to the National Occupation List (NOL) and a new immigration median wage will impact Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) applications and pathways to residence. It