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International students in New Zealand are allowed to work part-time for up to 20 hours per week during term time, provided they have a valid visa and their course meets certain conditions. Students can work full-time during vacations, including the Christmas and New Year holiday period. PhD and research master's students can work full-time throughout the year, provided they are enrolled full-time. It is important to note that international students cannot be self-employed and must have an employment agreement with an employer.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Maximum weekly work hours for international students | 20 hours |
| Full-time work allowed during | All scheduled holidays, Christmas and New Year holiday period |
| Work rights for PhD and Masters research students | Unlimited |
| Work rights for English language students | Allowed with certain conditions |
| Self-employment allowed for international students | No |
| Minimum wage | NZD 23.50 per hour |
| Training minimum wage | NZD 18.80 per hour |
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Part-time work during term time
International students in New Zealand are allowed to work part-time for up to 20 hours per week during term time. This applies to students whose programme of study results in a New Zealand qualification at Level 4 or above on the New Zealand Qualifications and Credentials Framework (NZQCF), or is at least one academic year long and is part of an approved tertiary student exchange scheme.
Part-time work is also allowed for students who are enrolled in an English language course, provided that the course meets certain conditions. These conditions include having an acceptable English language test result (such as an International English Language Testing System certificate with an overall band score of 5.0) that is no more than two years old, and studying with a university or an education provider assessed by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority as a Category 1 provider.
It is important to note that international students cannot be self-employed and must work for an employer with an employment agreement. Working when your visa does not allow you to do so is a breach of your visa conditions and can affect your ability to stay in New Zealand or your next visa application.
For students under the age of 18, written permission from the school and parents or legal guardians is required to work part-time during term time.
In addition to part-time work, internships, work placements, and volunteering are permitted for international students in New Zealand, as long as they abide by the weekly work limits and do not receive any monetary rewards, respectively.
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Full-time work during holidays
International students in New Zealand are typically allowed to work part-time for up to 20 hours per week during the academic term. However, during scheduled holidays, they can work full-time. This includes the Christmas and New Year holiday period, as well as other scheduled breaks.
To be eligible to work full-time during the holidays, students must meet certain conditions. Firstly, they must be enrolled full-time for at least one academic year. Secondly, their course must consist of at least two semesters over eight months. Finally, their visa must allow them to work full-time during scheduled breaks. This information is usually recorded on the visa label in the passport or in a visa letter.
It is important to note that international students cannot work full-time during holidays if they are enrolled in a foundation or English language course. Additionally, part-time students are generally not allowed to work, unless they are in their final semester of a course that is at least two academic years long.
Students pursuing a Master's by Research or a PhD at a New Zealand university can work full-time without any restrictions. This flexibility enables them to take up research-related jobs while continuing their studies, providing valuable experience and financial support.
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Work conditions on visas
International students in New Zealand may be able to work while on a student visa. The type and duration of your study will determine your eligibility for work. Your visa conditions, including your work rights, are recorded on your eVisa, the visa label in your passport, or in your visa letter.
If you are allowed to work in New Zealand, you can work part-time for up to 20 hours per week during term time. During the Christmas and New Year break, those whose course consists of at least two semesters over eight months can work full-time. Students whose course lasts for at least one academic year may work full-time during all scheduled study breaks. PhD and research master's students may work full-time throughout the year. They must continue studying full-time while they do this, unless their university agrees to suspend their enrolment. If it does, they must apply for another visa.
If you are under 18, you must have written permission from your school and your parents or legal guardian to work. You do not need written permission to work full-time in the Christmas and New Year holiday period if you are over 18.
If practical experience is a requirement of your course, you will be granted a Student Visa with conditions that allow you to work to complete it.
International students are not allowed to be self-employed. You must work for an employer and have an employment agreement. You cannot provide commercial sexual services.
If you are an English language student, you can work part-time up to 20 hours a week while you have a valid Student Visa, if your course meets the following conditions: you have an acceptable English language test result that is no more than 2 years old, such as an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) certificate, with an overall band score of 5.0 — you must provide your test result with your application; and your study is with a university, or an education provider that has been assessed by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority as a Category 1 provider.
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Work rights for PhD students
International students in New Zealand are allowed to work while on a student visa. However, the number of hours they can work depends on their programme of study and the conditions outlined on their visa.
PhD students in New Zealand can work as many hours as they like without any restrictions on the number of hours they can work while studying. They must, however, continue to study full-time while working full-time unless their university agrees to suspend their enrolment. If the university agrees to suspend their enrolment, they must apply for another visa.
PhD students on a student visa can work part-time for up to 20 hours a week during their studies and full-time during all scheduled holidays, including the Christmas and New Year holiday period.
It is important to note that international students in New Zealand are not allowed to be self-employed. They must work for an employer and have an employment agreement. They also cannot provide commercial sexual services.
Post-Study Work Visa
International PhD students can apply for a Post-Study Work Visa after submitting their thesis. This visa can be applied for before their current student visa expires. The deadline to apply for this visa from offshore is no later than 6 months after the end date of their student visa. With this visa, they can remain in New Zealand for up to three years, depending on their level of study.
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Work rights for English language students
International students in New Zealand may be able to work while on a student visa. Your visa conditions will be recorded on your eVisa or the visa label in your passport, and will outline whether you are allowed to work.
If you are an English language student, you can work part-time (up to 20 hours a week) if you have a valid student visa and your course meets certain conditions. You must have an acceptable English language test result (such as an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) certificate) that is no more than 2 years old, with an overall band score of 5.0. You must provide your test result with your application. Your study must be with a university or an education provider that has been assessed by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority as a Category 1 provider.
If you are under 18, you must have written permission from your school and your parents or legal guardian to work. You do not need written permission to work full-time in the Christmas and New Year holiday period if you are over 18.
If you are enrolled in a Masters by research or doctoral degree programme awarded by a New Zealand tertiary institution, there are no restrictions on the hours you can work while studying.
International students are not allowed to be self-employed. You must work for an employer and have an employment agreement. You cannot provide commercial sexual services.
Volunteering is allowed, providing that you receive no gain or reward for doing it. This means anything that has monetary value, including travel or accommodation.
The adult minimum wage in New Zealand is NZD 23.50 per hour, and covers international students equally to everyone else. The rate applies to all people over the age of 16, with a few exceptions.
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Frequently asked questions
International students in New Zealand can work up to 20 hours per week during term time.
International students in New Zealand can work full-time during the holidays, including the Christmas and New Year period.
PhD and Masters research students can work full-time throughout the year without hourly restrictions.
