Work Part-Time, Save Money & Gain Work Experience
New Zealand has numerous conditions and laws to protect students who wish to work part-time, during their studies. By law, international students can work up to 20 hours per week during the semester, and up to 40 hours per week during the summer break, in order to ensure that students are still fully focused on their studies. Choosing to work whilst studying can be a significant reliever regarding living expenses, as well as an important life lesson, as students will learn how to deal with problems and be able to put their English to the test. There are many part-time jobs available to students, such as:
- Retail sales assistant
- Seasonal worker
- Supermarket assistant
- Waiter/waitress
- Kitchenhand
- Bartender
- Call center worker
Continue Working in New Zealand for 3 Years upon Graduation with a Post Study Work Visa
For those who want to live in New Zealand a little longer, you can apply for a Post Study Work Visa, which will allow you to stay for up to 3 years. Those interested in applying, must submit a visa application with their degree certificate from a university or institution, and meet the following criteria:
- The applicant must have studied in New Zealand for at least 30 weeks
- The applicant must have at least a Bachelor’s degree (Level 7)
For other conditions, please contact Hands On.
In addition, students will need to prepare all necessary documents and application fees. Upon receiving the Post Study Work Visa, students can work part-time, apply for full-time work, study additional short-term courses, as well as travel to various cities throughout New Zealand.
Interested in studying in New Zealand? Contact Hands On counsellors for advice – the official university representative, in Thailand, for free.
