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Post-Study Work Visa in New Zealand
Post-study work visa of up to 3 years for eligible qualifications. After that: skilled Migrant Category residence.
- Post-study work visa of up to 3 years for eligible qualifications
- Skilled Migrant Category residence
- Program selection
- Visa support
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Post-Study Work Visa in New Zealand
Post-study work visa of up to 3 years for eligible qualifications. After that: skilled Migrant Category residence.
Official sources: Immigration New Zealand — Student visas
New Zealand at a glance
- Work during study
- Up to 25 hours a week during study for eligible students; full time in scheduled holidays
- Minimum pay
- Adult minimum wage NZ$23.50 an hour (from April 2025; reviewed each April)
- After graduation
- Post-study work visa of up to 3 years for eligible qualifications
- Longer term
- Skilled Migrant Category residence; Green List roles with faster residence
Route
After graduation
Plan
Planning for work after your degree
- 01
Choose an eligible program
Check the program length and type qualify for post-study work before you enrol.
- 02
Build experience
Up to 25 hours a week during study for eligible students; full time in scheduled holidays
- 03
Apply on time
Apply for the post-study permission before your student status ends.
- 04
Move to a work route
Skilled Migrant Category residence
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Up to 25 hours a week during study for eligible students; full time in scheduled holidays
Adult minimum wage NZ$23.50 an hour (from April 2025; reviewed each April)
Post-study work visa of up to 3 years for eligible qualifications
Possible routes: Post-study work visa (up to 3 years for eligible qualifications), Skilled Migrant Category residence and Green List roles with faster residence.
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