Employers with a good track records on seasonal workers could soon get useful stamps of approval.

The Government's planning changes to the RSE Scheme.

It includes an accreditation system and clarifying employers' rules on claiming for costs like transport.

Immigration Minister Erica Stanford says trusted businesses will be treated with a lighter regulatory touch.

"You provide good accommodation, we haven't had issues with your accommodation or your deductions or anything else, and you're consistently dealing with MSD to make sure that you're putting Kiwis first for jobs."

LISTEN ABOVE

Employers with a good track records on seasonal workers could soon get useful stamps of approval.
The Government's planning changes to the RSE Scheme.
It includes an accreditation system and clarifying employers' rules on claiming for costs like transport.
Immigration Minister Erica Stanford says trusted businesses will be treated with a lighter regulatory touch.
"You provide good accommodation, we haven't had issues with your accommodation or your deductions or anything else, and you're consistently dealing with MSD to make sure that you're putting Kiwis first for jobs."
LISTEN ABOVE

With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Erica Stanford: Immigration Minister on the Government's new changes to the RSE scheme

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/b97aeb49-c405-43a2-b4b1-b495006ca9e4/transcript