PLEASE READ THIS CAREFULLY. ..THE SAME PROCESS APPLIED TO OTHER PACIFIC ISLAND NATIONS ALREADY INCLUDED UNDER THE RSE WORKERS PROGRAM COULD APPLY TO FIJI .. THIS IS AN EXTRACT OF HOW THE RECRUITING PROCESS AND THE SET POLICIES APPLIED TO WORKERS RECRUITED FROM VANUATU TO WORK IN NEW ZELAND... Recognised Seasonal Employer Inter-Agency Understanding 2009: Vanuatu Schedules Inter-Agency Understanding between the Department of labour of New Zealand and the Department of Labour of the Republic of Vanuatu in Support of the New Zealand Recognised Seasonal Employers Policy The Department of Labour of Vanuatu (“Department–VAN”) shall be responsible for the implementation and monitoring of the facilitative arrangements outlined in this section. To be read in conjunction with the Inter-Agency Understanding 2009: Vanuatu. 1. Recruitment The Seasonal Employment Act No.23 of 2007 (“the Act”) will regulate recruitment activities in Vanuatu in connection with RSE Policy. The Department-VAN will require interested parties who wish to engage in recruitment activity in Vanuatu to hold a license in accordance with the provisions of the Act The Department-VAN will maintain an up to date database of Licensees licensed for this purpose. The Commissioner of Labour will be guided by the Act in the issuance of licenses. Factors that will be taken into account when considering applications for licenses include the applicant’s character, financial position, the interests of the public and that the applicant is fit to carry on the business of a seasonal employment Licensee. The Commissioner of Labour may cancel a license if a Licensee is found to be guilty of misconduct or has been shown to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Labour to be of such a character that is in the interest of the public that the license be cancelled. RSEs wishing to recruit from Vanuatu should make contact with the Department-VAN who will inform them of the names of all current Licensees and the procedure for recruiting in Vanuatu. In the event that RSEs wish to recruit workers directly, the RSE will obtain a permit from the Commissioner of Labour for a period in accordance with Act. The Commissioner of Labour will ensure that the procedure and fees (if any) will be facilitative for RSEs and not discourage RSEs from recruiting directly. The Department-VAN will assist any RSEs who wish to recruit directly, that is, without the assistance of a Licensee. The Department will inform the Department-VAN, in a timely manner, of ATRs involving Ni-Vanuatu workers. The Department-VAN will provide the Department with a copy of the Register of Licensees and RSEs who have been issued permits to enable them to recruit directly. Licensees in Vanuatu will work on behalf of RSEs to identify, orient and arrange to send to New Zealand suitable workers. Any Licensees engaged by RSEs will be paid by RSEs and are prohibited from seeking compensation from workers in exchange for securing an employment agreement under the RSE Policy. In order to guard against exploitation of Ni-Vanuatu, only such costs as medical certificates and police clearances (where relevant) should be charged to the worker. The worker must be made aware that they can complete the RSE visa application process without the assistance of Licensees. The decision to offer employment and to enter into an employment agreement remains with the RSE. A written employment agreement negotiated by the RSE and worker will specify the terms and conditions of employment and must be in accordance with the RSE Policy and New Zealand’s employment legislation, including the opportunity for workers to seek independent advice. The RSE and worker must sign the employment agreement before the worker can submit an application to work under the RSE Policy. RSEs may wish to re-employ seasonal workers from Vanuatu who have worked satisfactorily for them in previous seasons. This may be facilitated by Licensees or through a direct offer of employment to the worker by an RSE that has been issued a permit to undertake seasonal employment services. 2. Work Visa Processing An application for a work visa or permit to work for an RSE must be made in accordance with the RSE Policy. Application requirements are set out in the RSE Policy and the “Application to Work in New Zealand for a Recognised Seasonal Employer”
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