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If you are in full-time study you will usually be allowed to work, subject to a maximum number of hours. In order to be able to work, you will need to apply for a change in your visa conditions. Visit the Immigration New Zealand website for further details.
How many hours can I work?
Students in full-time courses lasting longer than twelve months can work during the Christmas and New Year holiday. Those in full-time courses are also able to work up to twenty hours a week during the academic year, providing you are:
Can I support myself with my earnings?
Although part-time work can be an extra help with your living costs, you should be able to pay your tuition fees and living costs whilst studying in New Zealand without working. You will need to prove that you have access to enough funds for your stay in New Zealand in order to be granted a student visa, and part-time work cannot be accounted for as part of these funds.
Can I do work placements?
You can undertake work placements if they are needed to meet course requirements for practical work experience, or if they are within the terms detailed above.
Post-study employment
Student visas do not allow you to stay in New Zealand for an unlimited amount of time. If you want to stay in New Zealand to work once your study is finished, you must apply for a visa under the Study to Work category. This may lead to a visa for:
There are conditions and other requirements related to Study to Work visas. Please click here for more information.
For more details about working and work placements whilst studying, see the ‘All about student visas’ section on the Immigration New Zealand website.
Last updated: 8 September 2011
