Depending on the course you are enrolled in, International students are allowed to work part-time up to 20 hours per week in New Zealand and full-time for the duration of the Christmas and New Year holidays. Main sectors offering part-time jobs are;
Immigration is embraced in New Zealand, so if you wish to continue living and working in New Zealand after the completion of your course you will need to apply for a Post-study Work Visa. This visa is valid for up to 12 months and allows part time employment till you can find a job in your field.
Upon successfully landing a job, contingent to the course you have graduated from, you may be granted work visa for up to 3 years.
This especially works in favor of international students with qualifications in fields that are sought-after in New Zealand such as;
