Dream of entering a New Zealand university, institute of technology, or private training establishment to get a quality education? Want to apply for student visa to have an opportunity of studying in New Zealand for more than 3 months? Zenith Immigration Solutions will gladly help you turn your dream into reality. We offer a wide range of NZ student visa services to grant you a unique chance for going to school, taking a course, or doing other training in New Zealand. Whatever type of the student visa you intend to apply for, our top-rated experts are ready to assist.
WHAT WE OFFER
NZ Student Visa Support
We are a Licensed Immigration Adviser with the profound knowledge on New Zealand immigration law as well as immigration and operational instructions. Our long-lasting experience in the field enables us to provide highly-qualified assistance when it comes to applying for any type of student visa New Zealand.
Using a Licensed Immigration Adviser is a big plus for your Student visa NZ application. We abide by the Code of Conduct and Competency Standards as required by the Immigration Advisers Authority.
We ensure that we assess your case carefully, provide you with the right advice, and only follow your lawful instructions.
We deal with onshore and offshore New Zealand student visa applications.
We can assist you with a subsequent student visa, an extension of your study, change of course, and other matters relating to your student visa NZ.
OVERVIEW
New Zealand Student Visa Services
We offer a full set of NZ student visa services to help you avoid unnecessary inconveniences and stress.
We provide information and guidance regarding:
- Assessment of your situation and eligibility to apply for a particular visa
- Meeting the visa requirements for another course
- Funds requirements and acceptable sources of funds
- Concerns related to your poor attendance and/or progress
- Documents and paperwork requirements
- Arranging Offer of Place for your intended course of study
WHY APPLY
Why Apply for Student Visa NZ
It’s a common fact that quality education is the primary basis for your successful career in future. NZ student visa is an excellent way to get one. With a student visa, you receive endless benefits the New Zealand educational system provides.
High-Quality Education
New Zealand schools, institutes, and universities stand out for their high educational standards. The qualified teaching staff, as well as small class sizes, guarantee not only informative and exciting lessons but also plenty of personal attention and an individual approach.
Wide Range of Educational Options
With an NZ student visa, you can get access to various universities, institutes of technology & polytechnics, industry training organisations, and private training establishments. All of them provide qualifications, such as certificates, diplomas, graduate, and post-graduate degrees, recognised internationally.
Promising Career Perspectives
Your successful application for student visa in New Zealand may not only open up for you doors of the top educational establishments. It can also become your lucky ticket for a further brilliant career as many employers worldwide appreciate the level of the New Zealand education system.
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Requirements of New Zealand Student Visa
GETTING THE VISA
Requirements of Student Visa NZ
Evidence of funds to support your study
You must provide evidence to show you have enough money to support yourself while you study in NZ. Find out what you can provide to support to your application.
Evidence and information about your funds
When INZ assesses your visa application, INZ must:
- be able to verify that the evidence you provide about your funds is genuine, and
- be confident that these funds will be available to you while you are in New Zealand.
Verifying evidence of your funds
Your funds must be in your name, or the name of your financial guarantor or sponsor.
If INZ cannot properly verify the source of your funds, it cannot accept them as evidence that you have enough money to support yourself while you are in New Zealand.
INZ finds it difficult to verify some evidence of funds including:
- gold loans and Kisan Credit Card (KCC) loans
- funds held by the post office or cooperative societies
- volatility or mutual funds
- bonds
- property sales, and
- agricultural income.
Using a financial guarantor
You can use a financial guarantor but INZ can only accept them if:
- they are your immediate family member — that is, your partner or spouse, a parent, sibling, grandparent, or parent-in-law — and
- you can prove your relationship to them.
Before you submit your application, check that the identity information about your financial guarantor or sponsor is the same in all the documents you provide. Your application may be delayed or declined if it is not.
Evidence you can provide
To support your application, you can provide a range of financial information.
Banking information
You can provide:
- bank statements for the past 6 months
- copies of relevant bank deposit statements or certificates
- statements or certificates showing fixed term deposits at least 6 months old.
- If the bank account you are using as evidence has been opened recently or the statements show any large deposits, you must explain where this money has come from and provide evidence to support this.
For example, provide evidence to show that you sold an asset and used the money to open the account, or have transferred money from one bank account to the other.
Information about assets or loans
You can provide:
- an education loan sanction letter from an acceptable financial institution
- stock transaction reports, or
- sale of property agreements.
INZ do not accept funds sourced from property sales, gold loans or KCC loans unless:
- you or your financial guarantor have held those funds in bank accounts for 6 months or longer, and
INZ can verify the source of the funds.
Loan sanction letters
INZ only accepts education loans from nationalised or multi-national banks that are secured against fixed assets that belong to you or your financial guarantor.
If you provide a loan sanction letter it must mention:
- the security
- moratorium period — that is, how long before you need to start repaying the loan interest payable repayment, and
- details or a copy of the security offered for the loan.
You also need to provide evidence of how you will repay the loan.
Provident fund accounts
INZ only accepts public or employee provident fund accounts if they are supported by documents confirming your employment such as an Income Tax Return, Form 16, salary statements or a employer reference letter from your employer.
Information about your income
You can provide:
- tax returns that show your income and saving patterns
- evidence of income generated from your assets — for example, if you own a rental property provide - proof of ownership and evidence of the tax you have paid on the income statements showing income generated from employment —
for example:
a letter from your employer confirming the position you held, how long you were employed for and what you were paid, or if you were self-employed, recent business tax returns with an income statement, or recent bank statements showing daily business transactions.
Immigration New Zealand do not accept funds sourced from agricultural income unless:
- you or your sponsor have held those funds in bank accounts for 6 months or longer, and
- Immigration New Zealand can verify the source of the funds.
If you are studying for more than 12 months
If you plan to study in New Zealand for more than a year provide:
- a payment plan that explains how you will fund your future years of study, and
- evidence to support this that INZ can verify.
English Language Requirements - NZ Student Visa
Immigration New Zealand accepts the below listed test types and scores for the student visa application
Genuine intentions to study
Genuine intentions to study
When INZ decides if your intentions are genuine (bona fide), immigration considers all the information:
- you provide to support your application
- INZ has about your personal circumstances, and
- you provided in any previous applications.
Your intentions must be genuine
When you apply for a temporary visa or permission to enter New Zealand, INZ must be satisfied that you have genuine reasons for coming to New Zealand on the visa you apply for, and that while you are here you will obey the law.
INZ must believe that you:
- only intend to stay in New Zealand temporarily
- are coming to New Zealand for a lawful purpose
- will comply with the conditions of your visa after you arrive
- will not stay in New Zealand without a valid visa, and
- are able to leave New Zealand at the end of your stay.
Health and Character requirements for New Zealand Student Visa
To be eligible for a New Zealand Student Visa, you must be in good health and must be of good character
You may need to have a chest x-ray, a medical examination or both as proof of your good health.
You may need to provide police certificates as proof of your good character.
If you are aged 17 and over, and will stay in New Zealand for more than 24 months (this includes any time you have already spent in New Zealand), you must provide police certificates from:
your country(s) of citizenship
- any country(s) you've spent more than 5 years in since turning 17.
You do not need to provide police certificates if:
- you have provided them to INZ with an earlier visa application, and they were issued in the previous 36 months, or
- you are under 20 years of age and have held a student visa (or consecutive student visas) on and since the date you turned 17 and are applying for a further student visa.
Course options
New Zealand Diploma in Business (With Strands In Leadership And Management) Level 5 and/or 6
Duration - One year each
Programme Overview
The purpose of this programme is to provide Aotearoa New Zealand business entities with graduates who have general and specialised business knowledge and skills that can be applied in a range of strategic roles.
The overall aim of this programme is to equip learners with core business skills, attitudes and values that form the crux of leadership and management functions in dynamic and constantly changing business environments. It provides opportunities for learners to interact in real or realistic business environments and emerge as graduates in a complex and ever-changing business world. The programme thus aims to provide New Zealand business entities with graduates who are, or can be employed in a range of strategic roles within New Zealand business entities.
New Zealand Diploma in Horticulture Production Level 4 and/or Level 5 (Nursery Production)
Duration - Level 4 - one year. Level 5 - one and two years options available.
Entry requirements
Applicants must:
Be 18 years of age or above
Have completed NCEA L 3 or Senior secondary or equivalent/above
Be physically fit to complete practical aspects of the course
Comply with the NZ Immigration requirements for student visa
Job opportunities
Job opportunities In horticulture especially in Nursery Industry are very high. So far nearly all our students are employed In relevant jobs. The major sectors are Nursery production, Greenhouse production, Garden centres and several other businesses.
New Zealand Certificate in Cookery Level 4
Duration - one year
Entry requirement
Applicants must be 17 years of age or older
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) may be considered for candidates with good industry back ground. All RPL candidates are required to provide relevant proof of industry experience.
Programme purpose
To provide the hospitality sector with competent employees who are able to work as chefs in intermediate positions producing complex dishes in a commercial kitchen.
To provide individuals who are employed or will be employed as chefs in intermediate positions a qualification that will enhance their employment opportunities in a commercial kitchen across the hospitality sector.
To implement established standards of professional practice for complex cookery that can provide customers with confidence in a range of hospitality environments.
International Diploma in Food Preparation and Cookery Supervision – (Advanced) Level 5
Duration - two years
Entry requirement:
Applicants must be 17 years of age or older
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) may be considered for candidates with good industry back ground. All RPL candidates are required to provide relevant proof of industry experience
Purpose of the qualification
To provide the hospitality sector with competent employees who are able to work as chefs in intermediate positions producing complex dishes in a commercial kitchen.
To provide individuals who are employed or will be employed as chefs in intermediate positions a qualification that will enhance their employment opportunities in a commercial kitchen across the hospitality sector.
To implement established standards of professional practice for complex cookery that can provide customers with confidence in a range of hospitality environments.
New Zealand Diploma in Hospitality Management (Level 5)
Duration - one year
Entry requirements
An applicant must be 18 years or older (due to alcohol regulations) and have ONE of the following:
Year 12 School Certificate or equivalent; or
Achieved NCEA Level 2 or 3; or
A level 4 qualification in hospitality or equivalent; or
Work experience of at least two years in a relevant field; or
20 years or older with the right aptitude and skills needed to succeed in the programme.
Purpose
New Zealand Diploma in Hospitality Management provides students with a pathway to enter the hospitality industry after only one year of study. You will learn supervisory management and business management right through to starting up your own business. You will also learn how to make sure the company you own or work for is profitable, the staff is competent and facilities are managed efficiently.
Diploma in Hotel Management
Duration - one year
Purpose
The Diploma in Hotel Management is for students who have already studied business or hospitality and want to expand their knowledge on these areas further by engaging in higher level learning. The course has a strong emphasis on the hotel structure where students are exposed to the industry and will have direct engagement with hotel and business owners. The insight you gain from employers will enable you to shape yourself in to a future business leader or owner.
Entry requirements
Applicants must be 18 years of age or older prior to the commencement of the Programme
Hold a Level 5 qualification in Hospitality or equivalent
Bachelor of Nursing Level 7
Duration – three years
Purpose and career opportunities
Nurses work in both hospital and community settings. There is a wide variety of career possibilities both nationally and internationally as a registered nurse, including medical, surgical, emergency department, mental health, public health and rural health nursing. You will gain the skills and experience you need for your career through combined theory, practice and clinical studies.
As an international student if you have already completed some nursing studies or work, you could be eligible for direct entry into year 2 of the nursing degree.
Year 2 entry criteria for international students
If you are a qualified nurse in another country, you may be eligible to have your prior learning recognised and apply for entry into the second year of the Bachelor of Nursing Programme.
An approved diploma and academic transcripts from country of registration
IELTS results - must achieve a minimum score of 7.0 for listening and 6.5 for speaking, writing and reading. No bands less than 6.5. Test reports must be less than two years old at the time of application. The results must be obtained in one sitting.
Current nursing registration from country of origin
Master of Business Informatics level 9
Duration – 18 months
Purpose
Business Informatics is a discipline combining informatics and management innovation and concepts incorporating Service Computing and Security. It is a cross-disciplinary field that covers science and technology, and represents a promising direction for distributed computing and cloud computing methodologies. It aims to bridge the gap between business services and IT services by supporting the whole lifecycle of services innovation. Over the last ten years, service computing applications in business have produced considerable success. In the service and cloud computing space in particular, but also in other IT spaces, security is paramount.
Entry Requirement
Students must have a Bachelor degree or Graduate Diploma in a business-related or IT/computing subject. International students must also meet the English Language requirements – academic IELTS with a minimum score of 6.5 overall, with no band score below 6.0, or any equivalent recognized by NZQA.
Employment Outcomes
MBI graduates are ideally positioned to take up management roles in continually-changing environment (as identified by ANZSCO as level 1 skilled employment roles). They will be able to advance their careers in roles such as business analysts, IT managers, process and service managers, change managers, IT security specialists, information architects and IT entrepreneurs.
Postgraduate Diploma in Business level 8
Duration – one year
Entry Requirements
Applicants must have a Bachelor Degree or Graduate Diploma in a business-related field.
International students must also present IELTS with a minimum score of 6.5 overall, with no band less than 6.0, or an equivalent recognized by NZQA.Employment outcomes:
Career opportunities
Postgraduate Diploma in Business graduates will find opportunities for employment in positions of responsibility such as Project Manager, Marketing Manager, Operations Manager and a wide variety of related roles in business. Skills and knowledge gained through this programme prepare graduates to be effective entry-level managers with the ability to think critically, manage information and solve problems in contemporary workplaces. These skills are transferable across many industries both nationally and internationally.
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Informatics Level 8
Duration – one year
Entry requirements
Original transcripts showing a degree or a Graduate Diploma in a business-related, IT and/or computing subject from a recognised institution (or appropriate equivalent), including full transcripts and grade point average details,
Or
Evidence of acquiring the relevant skills and knowledge through appropriate work or professional experience in business studies or IT/computing related area.
Employment Outcomes
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Informatics graduates will find opportunities for employment in positions of responsibility such as ICT consultant, Information analyst, ICT project manager, Informatics specialist, Information Manager, Information Architect, Business Solutions Analyst and a wide variety of related roles in business. Skills and knowledge gained through this programme prepare graduates to be effective entry level managers with the ability to think critically, manage information and solve problems in businesses anticipating, facing or responding to rapid technological change. These skills are transferable across many industries both nationally and internationally.
Bachelor of Viticulture and Winemaking Level 7
Duration - three years full time
Entry requirements
For applicants 20 years or over there are no minimum academic requirements. However, applicants will need to provide their curriculum vitae detailing any relevant work experience and academic achievements.
Recommended qualifications - Physics, Statistics or Calculus or a C pass in Bursary Physics, Statistics or Calculus
Career opportunities and pathways
After you successfully graduate you could gain employment as a viticulturalist, a research and development technician, vineyard manager or owner, wine marketer or winemaker or assistant winemaker.
The Postgraduate Diploma in Sustainable Aquaculture
Duration - one year fulltime
Purpose
The Postgraduate Diploma in Sustainable Aquaculture will give you an advanced theoretical understanding and the technical and practical skills related to sustainable aquaculture practices. It will provide you with the skills to critically assess aquaculture systems. As part of an internship or in your existing employment, you will also complete an industry research project. This will encourage you to support the development of sustainable growth in the aquaculture sector through innovation. The programme has been developed in consultation with the aquaculture and scientific community as well as industry representatives. It is designed to be flexible enough to meet today’s needs and those of the future, locally, nationally and internationally.
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
Applicants must have:
Graduated with a degree or honours degree in any science discipline from a New Zealand tertiary institution accredited to offer qualifications at this level;
OR
Graduated with a degree from an overseas tertiary institution, deemed by the Academic Committee to be of equivalent standing.
Career opportunities and pathways
You may follow a career path in New Zealand or overseas such as:
Aquaculture production management
Research technician
Specialist roles such as health management or feed management
Voluntary sector for marine conservation
Department of Conservation marine reserve ranger
Ministry of Primary Industries fisheries inspector or observer
Public aquarium curatorial staff
Business management in aquaculture aquatic environmental field such as environmental officer for local government.
Bachelor of Aquaculture and Marine Conservation Level 7
Duration - 3 years full time
Entry requirements
There are no
Applicants Over 20
For applicants 20 years or over there are no minimum academic requirements. However, applicants will need to provide their curriculum vitae detailing any relevant work experience and academic achievements.
Career opportunities and pathways
On completion of your degree you can get employment in Aquaculture in business management, production management or policy management. You could also become a research and development technician, local government environmental officer, marine ranger, Ministry of Primary Industries Fisheries inspector or observer, or work as a public aquarium curator. You can also go on to complete your Postgraduate Diploma in Sustainable Aquaculture.
New Zealand Diploma in Arts and Design Level 5 and/or 6
Duration – one year
Entry requirements
High school
Career opportunities and pathways
Upon successful completion of this programme you will be able to:
Apply professional practices to manage projects/briefs within defined guidelines, and select potential education and employment pathways in arts, craft and/or design
Critique your own work and the work of others, communicate in a range of situations, and present own resolved work in simulated contexts
Use research to support the development of ideas and to inform your own work within conventions and contexts in arts, craft and/or design
Use investigative tools with creative processes, methods and technologies to develop responses to a brief and solve problems
Manage projects/briefs under broad guidance, apply standard work practices, and describe potential education and employment pathways in arts, craft and/or design.
Postgraduate Diploma in International Business Level 8
Duration – one year
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
Applicants must have:
An undergraduate degree in any business related area from a New Zealand tertiary institution accredited to offer qualifications at this level;
OR
An undergraduate degree from an overseas tertiary institution, deemed by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority to be of equivalent standing.
OR
Equivalent practical, professional or educational experience.
Career opportunities and pathways
As a result of this training and experience, upon graduating from the programme you will be able to work as a self-employed practitioner, or pursue a national or international professional career with commercial bodies and agencies, in the following areas within the business environment such as:
Strategic management
Business management
Independent business operations
Consultancy
Human resource management
Financial and cost analysis
Venture enterprise
Product and service marketing
Technology support services
Corporate planning
Master of Applied Management Level 9
Duration – 18 months
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
Applicants must have:
An undergraduate degree from a New Zealand tertiary institution accredited to offer qualifications at this level;
OR
An undergraduate degree from an overseas tertiary institution, deemed by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority to be of equivalent standing.
OR
Equivalent practical, professional or educational experience.
Career opportunities
Work and world ready
Take your career to the management level
Learn management practices to apply in your field
Receive quality supervision from leading industry practitioners
Meet industry experts from a wide range of sectors
Achieve a coursework Masters with a practical focus and industry
Graduate Diploma in Information Technology Level 7
Duration – one year
Entry requirements
Academic Requirements
To gain entry to the Graduate Diploma in Information Technology an applicant must have an undergraduate degree in any discipline.
An applicant must also provide evidence to the Manager Digital Technology that they have a level of competency in the use of IT which will allow them to successfully operate at the required level of study.
Purpose and career opportunities
This programme provides comprehensive knowledge and training in the latest developments in computer technology.
The Graduate Diploma in IT is designed on a one to one basis. As a student you will receive individual course plans that are designed around your needs, interests and career plans.
If you already have a degree, or extensive business experience and are looking to enhance your professional career, whether in a technical or a business area, this programme will give you an opportunity to extend your knowledge into a specialised field without having to complete another degree.
Adventure Tourism and Guiding Level 4 and/or 5
Duration – one year
Entry requirements
High school
Career opportunities & pathways
Work as an adventure tourism guide or operator, or continue with further study. Possible careers include:
Sea Kayak Guide
Whitewater Raft Guide
Snowboard/Ski Instructor
Hiking/Tramping Guide
Glacier Guide
Rock Climber
Whitewater Kayaker
Adventure Tourism Operator
Bachelor of Social Work Level 7
Duration – four years
Purpose and career opportunities
The Bachelor of Social Work qualification will provide you with the core professional competencies and attributes required to enter the social work profession. In doing so, you will be awarded a provisional registration at the level of a beginning practitioner. This is the first step to becoming a fully registered social worker after completing two years of supervised practice. Field placement is a significant element in this programme which will enable you to get first-hand experience through voluntary work and supervised placements in a social service agency.
You will also develop a range of flexible skills and professional attributes which will position you well to be responsive to and to work collaboratively within the increasingly complex and interdisciplinary social service and health communities.
Graduate Diploma in Business (International Business Innovation) Level 7
Duration – one year
Entry requirements
Candidates for admission should submit a complete application portfolio at least one month prior to the start of the programme.
Original transcripts showing a degree from a recognized institution, including full transcripts and grade point average details. A scanned PDF will be sufficient to progress the application, but original documents will be required on arrival at ICL Graduate Business School.
A letter of recommendation
Personal statement of purpose
Employment Outcomes
GD graduates are qualified for ANZSCO skills level 1 and 2 and qualify for the one-year post-study work visa.
Graduates will find opportunities in roles across business innovation such as Strategic Planning Manager, Business Development Manager, Key Account Manager and Infrastructure Advisory Consultant.
Graduate Diploma in Business (International Hospitality Management) Level 7
Duration – one year
Entry requirements
Candidates for admission should submit a complete application portfolio at least one month prior to the start of the programme.
Original transcripts showing a degree from a recognized institution, including full transcripts and grade point average details. A scanned PDF will be sufficient to progress the application, but original documents will be required on arrival at ICL Graduate Business School.
A letter of recommendation
Personal statement of purpose
Employment Outcomes
GD graduates are qualified for ANZSCO skills level 1 and 2 and qualify for the one-year post-study work visa.
Graduates will find opportunities in roles such as Food and Beverage Manager, Restaurant Manager, Event Operations Manager; and in tourism management, such as Client Experience Manager, Experience and Brand Manager, Community Development Manager and many more.
Graduate Diploma in Business (International Tourism Management) Level 7
Duration - one year
Entry requirements
Candidates for admission should submit a complete application portfolio at least one month prior to the start of the programme.
Original transcripts showing a degree from a recognized institution, including full transcripts and grade point average details. A scanned PDF will be sufficient to progress the application, but original documents will be required on arrival at ICL Graduate Business School.
A letter of recommendation.
Personal statement of purpose.
Employment Outcomes
GD graduates are qualified for ANZSCO skills level 1 and 2 and qualify for the one-year post-study work visa.
Graduates will find opportunities in roles such as Client Experience Manager, Experience and Brand Manager, Community Development Manager and many more.
New Zealand Diploma in Early Childhood Education And Care Level 5 and/or Level 6
Duration - one year
Entry requirements
High school/ Secondary School
Purpose and career opportunities
The aim of the programme is to provide students with the skills and knowledge to become proficient educators in Aotearoa New Zealand who can work professionally and collaboratively within a range of early childhood contexts to provide education and care to infants, toddlers and young children and enhance community outcomes. Graduates may also provide management and leadership of volunteers or other staff, depending on the early childhood setting and associated regulatory framework and criteria. it will also
Early Childhood Diploma level 7 - Leading to Registration
Programme information:
12 Months course (1.5 academic years)
135 Credits (9 papers)
Entry Requirement
Completed Bachelor’s degree at Level 7 on the NZQF, or a recognised equivalent.
Academic IELTS 7.0 across all bands, or a NZQA / NZ Teaching Council approved equivalent.
Meeting the UE (University Entrance) level literacy and numeracy requirement.
Meeting New Zealand Police Vetting requirements in accordance with the Vulnerable Children’s Act 2014.
Successful selection interview to determine values, disposition and fitness to teach. Prior to the interview candidates must arrange for two referees to send confidential references directly to ICL
Healthcare Diplomas Level 4 and 5
NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing Level 3 with a strand in Health Assistance
NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) Level 4
Diploma in Aged Care and Disability Practice Level 5
There is huge employer demand for dedicated and qualified healthcare workers - and thanks to the country’s growing, aging population it’s a sector that’s on the rise. Employment opportunities are vast, and offer the chance to make a real difference. Working as a health professional will set you on the path of a truly rewarding career – a career that touches peoples’ lives in a way no other profession can.
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Staying in New Zealand and gaining experience after completing your course
Post Study Open Work Visa
If you have acceptable qualifications(s) that you completed in New Zealand, you can apply for a visa to work in New Zealand. Depending on your qualification and where you studied, you can work for any employer for between 1 and 3 years, and do almost any work.
What you can do on a Post-study work visa
A Post-study work visa lets you work for any employer and in almost any job.
Your partner can apply for a work visa and your dependent children can study fee-free as domestic students.
Eligibility for a Post-study Work Visa
An applicant will be eligible for a post study open work visa if he/she has completed
- a qualification at level 7 to 10 on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework that has been studied full-time for at least 30 weeks in New Zealand; or
- a single qualification at level 4 to 6 that has been studied full-time for at least 60 weeks in New Zealand; or
- two qualifications at levels 4 to 6 that have been studied full-time for at least 60 weeks in New Zealand (including at least 30 weeks per qualification) and the second qualification is at a higher level than the first qualification
Duration of post study open work visa
The duration of your post study open work visa will depends on the course you have undertaken.
You can get a three year post study open work visa if you have completed
- a level 7 Bachelor’s Degree or level 8 to 10 qualification that has been studied full-time for at least 30 weeks in New Zealand.
You can get a one year post study open work visa if you have completed
- a level 7 Graduate Diploma that has been studied full-time for at least 30 weeks in New Zealand.
- any other level 7 qualification that has been studied full-time for at least 30 weeks in New Zealand.
- a single qualification at level 4 to 6 that has been studied full-time for at least 60 weeks in New Zealand.
- two qualifications at levels 4 to 6 that have been studied full-time for at least 60 weeks in New Zealand (including at least 30 weeks per qualification) and the second qualification is at a higher level on the NZQF than the first qualification. The qualifications must have commenced in either the same or consecutive calendar years.
Note – If you have completed a level 7 Graduate Diploma, you can get an additional one year, if the applicant is in the process of gaining registration with a registration authority.
For all the above qualifications, you can get a two year open post study open work visa if the study was undertaken outside of Auckland and completed by 31 December 2021.
You can apply for a further Post-study work visa if you complete another qualification in New Zealand that:
is at least a Level 7 Bachelor’s degree
lasted for a minimum of 30 weeks, and
is higher than the qualification you submitted for your previous visa.
- If you want to stay in new Zealand after the post study open work visa, you can apply for an employer assisted work visa and even apply for residence provided you meet the criteria.