{"id":2033,"date":"2021-12-27T06:22:16","date_gmt":"2021-12-27T06:22:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/friendsoftoms.org\/?p=2033"},"modified":"2023-11-08T12:18:51","modified_gmt":"2023-11-08T12:18:51","slug":"a-small-guide-to-a-post-study-work-visa-in-new-zealand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/friendsoftoms.org\/a-small-guide-to-a-post-study-work-visa-in-new-zealand\/","title":{"rendered":"A Small Guide To A Post-Study Work Visa In New Zealand"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Zealand is popular amongst students looking for a secure study environment and outdoor lifestyle. However, it is also an impeccable place to work post-study and begin your career. There are several working possibilities in New Zealand, particularly in the finance, health, and engineering field. So, many immigrants seek ways to work in New Zealand after completing their studies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you want to work in New Zealand to kickstart your career or gain some job experience, you have to apply for a post-study work visa. A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newstartnz.com\/services\/individual-family\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>post-study work visa in New Zealand<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> allows you to work in the country, regardless of the job type, for one to three years post-study, depending on your qualification degree and college location. Remember that you can get this visa only after obtaining a second higher qualification of at least a bachelor\u2019s degree.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/friendsoftoms.org\/a-small-guide-to-a-post-study-work-visa-in-new-zealand\/#So_what_are_the_requirements_for_a_post-study_work_visa\" title=\"So, what are the requirements for a post-study work visa?\">So, what are the requirements for a post-study work visa?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/friendsoftoms.org\/a-small-guide-to-a-post-study-work-visa-in-new-zealand\/#How_can_I_get_a_post-study_work_visa_in_New_Zealand\" title=\"How can I get a post-study work visa in New Zealand?\">How can I get a post-study work visa in New Zealand?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/friendsoftoms.org\/a-small-guide-to-a-post-study-work-visa-in-new-zealand\/#Can_I_get_a_New_Zealand_permanent_residency_from_a_post-study_work_visa\" title=\"Can I get a New Zealand permanent residency from a post-study work visa?\">Can I get a New Zealand permanent residency from a post-study work visa?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/friendsoftoms.org\/a-small-guide-to-a-post-study-work-visa-in-new-zealand\/#The_Bottom_Line\" title=\"The Bottom Line\">The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"So_what_are_the_requirements_for_a_post-study_work_visa\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, what are the requirements for a post-study work visa?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apart from meeting New Zealand\u2019s general immigration requirements, you must meet the following requirements:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your qualification must be acceptable to the<a href=\"https:\/\/friendsoftoms.org\/important-things-about-immigration-advisors\/\"> immigration<\/a> New Zealand (IMZ).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your qualification level must be four or above as per the New Zealand Qualification Framework (NZQF).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Higher qualifications than level 7 will be accepted if the course time period is over 30 weeks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In case you have gained two 4 to 6 level qualifications by studying each for at least 30 weeks, with the second of a level higher than the first, you are eligible for a post-study work visa in New Zealand.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You must have taken up English as part of your studies.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_get_a_post-study_work_visa_in_New_Zealand\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How can I get a post-study work visa in New Zealand?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are eligible to apply for a post-study work visa after finishing your studies. However, you have only three months (or six months if your qualification is of Ph.D. level) after your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newstartnz.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>New Zealand student visa<\/b> <\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">expires to apply for this visa. Also, remember that you must have a valid work visa when you are in New Zealand.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_get_a_New_Zealand_permanent_residency_from_a_post-study_work_visa\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can I get a New Zealand permanent residency from a post-study work visa?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you wish to continue working in the same field in New Zealand for more than 3-years, you can apply for New Zealand PR that allows you to stay in NZ for an indefinite time period. However, you must meet the following requirements:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You must have fluency in English.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You must possess good character without any criminal background.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You must have a job offer with a sponsored work visa permit.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Bottom Line<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can only apply for a New Zealand post-study work visa once in a lifetime. So, you should not miss this opportunity at any cost. However, even a single mistake on your visa application can lead to rejection or delay your post-study work visa. So, in such a situation, getting assistance from professionals can turn out to be the best option.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter whether you want a study visa, work visa, or New Zealand entrepreneur visa, you can reach the professional immigration advisor at New Start NZ. They are always ready to help you. For more information, explore the website here: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newstartnz.com\/services\/individual-family\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.newstartnz.com\/services\/individual-family\/<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New Zealand is popular amongst students looking for a secure study environment and outdoor lifestyle. However, it is also an impeccable place to work post-study and begin your career. 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