🎓 While You Study Work Rights You can work up to 20 hours per week during semesters You can work full-time during holidays PhD & Master’s by research students: full-time work allowed year-round Common Student Jobs Supermarkets, cafés, restaurants Retail stores Hotels & hospitality Warehouses Campus jobs (library, admin, labs) Internships related to your degree Minimum Wage (Approx.) Around NZD 23+ per hour (subject to annual updates)  

🏠 Living in New Zealand Accommodation Options Shared housing (most affordable) Homestay (meals included) Student halls (first year) Private rentals (higher cost) Average Living Costs Living expenses: NZD 1,500 – 2,000 per month Rent (shared): NZD 180 – 300 per week Food & transport: NZD 300 – 400 per month

💼 After You Graduate (Work in NZ) Post-Study Work Visa Bachelor’s / Master’s / PhD: → Up to 3 years open work visa You can work for any employer, in any location No job offer needed to apply Popular Graduate Jobs IT & Software Business & Accounting Engineering Healthcare & Nursing Construction & Trades Hospitality management

🛣️ From Study → Work → Residence Many students move from Post-Study Work Visa to: Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) Then to Residence pathways (Skilled Migrant Category) Studying in skill-shortage fields improves PR chances

🌏 Student Life & Benefits Safe, multicultural society High-quality education system Free student support services Public healthcare (with insurance) Strong work-life balance

✅ Key Tips for Students Choose NZQA-approved programmes 

Pick courses linked to skill shortages 

Start part-time work early for experience 

Use university career services 

Keep visa conditions strictly