Up to 25 hours a week during term and full-time in the breaks. Your partner adviser makes sure your visa covers it.
This is general guidance only and visa rules change often. Always confirm the latest requirements on the official Immigration New Zealand website.
A quick look at what this visa typically asks for. Tick most of these and you're in good shape, and we'll help you sort the rest.
Valid student visa
You need a current student visa that allows work.
Up to 25 / wk
Work up to 25 hours a week during term time.
Full-time
Work full-time during your scheduled course breaks.
Yr 12+ or L7
Open to senior secondary and degree-level (Level 7+) study.
IRD number
Get an IRD number so your employer can pay you correctly.
We guide you through your application in three simple steps, from eligibility check to visa in hand.
What you'll need
How we help
Your partner adviser reads the fine print on your visa so you know exactly how many hours you can work and when. If your conditions don't allow it, they tell you how to fix that before you sign a contract.
What you'll need
How we help
We walk you through getting an IRD number and a bank account, and help you present a CV that local employers actually respond to. It's the practical stuff no one tells you about.
What you'll need
How we help
Your partner adviser shows you how to keep within your hours so your visa stays safe. Going over the limit is the fastest way to put your study visa at risk, and we help you track it so that never happens.
Immigration is an investment, but expert advice shouldn't cost you a fortune. Here's the full picture for a student visa.
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For eligible, partner-funded applicants
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Immigration rules can feel confusing. Here are the most common questions we get about this visa type.
Most eligible students can work up to 25 hours a week during term and full-time during scheduled course breaks. The exact limit depends on your study level and visa conditions, which your partner adviser checks line by line for you.
Going over your hour limit is one of the fastest ways to put your student visa at risk, since it breaches your visa conditions. We show you how to track your hours so it never becomes a problem.
You'll need an IRD number so your employer can pay you correctly, and an NZ bank account for your wages. We walk you through getting both, plus a CV in the format Kiwi employers actually respond to.
Yes. Work rights generally apply to senior secondary (Year 12+) and degree-level (Level 7+) study. Your partner adviser confirms your enrolment qualifies before you rely on being able to work.
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