RSE Worker Numbers

2023

There is an administrative limit or cap on the number of RSE places that can be taken up in any one year. This cap was set at 5,000 places when the scheme was established in 2007, but the success of RSE has led to increased demand from employers and the cap was set at:

·       8,000 places in 2009

·       9,000 in November 2014

·       9,500 in December 2015

·       10,500 in December 2016

·       11,100 in December 2017

·       12,850 in November 2018

·       14,400 in October 2019

·       14,400 for 2020/21

·       16,000 for 2021/22

·       19,000 for 2022/23.

Source: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/about-us/research-and-statistics/research-reports/recognised-seasonal-employer-rse-scheme