Post Study Work Rights

Table of Contents

• Who Can Apply For New-Zealand Post Study Work Visa:
• Types Of New Zealand Post Study Work Visa
• How To Apply For New-Zealand Post-Study Work Visa:

Overview

• International students who have completed their graduation in New Zealand can apply for post study visas.
• The post study work visa is a one year visa that allows the international graduates to work for an employer in New Zealand.
• If you are lucky enough to find a job opportunity that’s related to your studies, you can extend your post study visa for up to 2 years.

Who Can Apply For New-Zealand Post Study Work Visa:

You can get post study work visa if

• If you successfully complete a New Zealand qualification and get a job in the field of your studies.
• Apply within 3 months of your student visa expiry
• prove that you have at least NZ$4,200 to live during the post study work visa period.

Types Of New Zealand Post Study Work Visa

Post study work visa (open)

• Students who have completed a valid qualification in New Zealand but do not hold a job offer yet.
• this visa is valid for 12 months.

Post study work visa (employer assisted)

• Students who hold a valid job offer
• Valid for 2 or more years.

How To Apply For New-Zealand Post-Study Work Visa:

• Ascertain your eligibility via online eligibility checklist
• Create a RealMe login for online application of New Zealand scholarships
• Register with New Zealand scholarships online
• Complete your application.

You will need:

• a completed Work Visa application form INZ1015 (be sure to also download the application checklist and attach it to the front of your application)
• proof of your successful completion of your qualification and are eligible to graduate
• recent bank statement showing a balance of at least NZ$4,200
• three months’ transaction history
• your passport
• two recent passport-size photographs.

Other Essential Information:

• Partner or dependent children can’t be included in your visa application, but they can apply for visas based on their relationship to you.
• With this visa, you can work for any employer and any job in New Zealand

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