Part Time:
Can you work?
Yes
What kind of work can you do?
There are various part-time jobs available in all the sectors across hospitality/catering to call centre to banking and finance and etc. With few exceptions, it is very unlikely that you will find a part-time job related to your course of study.
How many hours can you work?
20 hours per week during studies; 40 hours per week during vacation
Do you need prior approval when you work?
No.
About Tax?
Full Time:
Type of Visas
Post Study Work Visa (Open)
The Post Study Work Visa (Open) allows you to find a job that is relevant to your qualification. It’s valid for 12 months, and during this time you can work for almost any employer in New Zealand. After you have found a job relevant to your qualification you can apply for a Post Study Work Visa (Employer Assisted).
Post Study Work Visa (Employer Assisted)
The Post Study Work Visa (Employer Assisted) allows you to stay in New Zealand and work for a specific employer for a further two years, if your job is relevant to your qualification. To be granted a visa, you must hold a Post Study Work Visa – Open or apply no later than 3 months after the end date of your student visa (no later than 6 months if the qualification was a Doctoral Degree).
How to find a job?
Job vacancies here have been growing strongly in the last few years. In fact in the year to March 2015, jobs grew at 3.4 per cent, the highest rate since 2005. Employment is forecast to keep growing at least to 2018, though at a slowing rate.
The other side of the coin, unemployment, was 5.9 per cent in March 2015 – below the OECD average of 6.9 per cent.
- Understand the Kiwi workplace
Showing an employer that you are familiar with how Kiwi workplaces operate will give them confidence that you will be comfortable in your new role.
- Understand local qualifications and professional memberships
You’ll have looked into qualifications before you started applying for jobs, but you should check with employers about which qualifications they believe are most useful for their particular role and organization.
- Manage your work history
If settling in and job hunting is taking a while, you may have some gaps in your CV. It will help if you can show you’ve been using the time to improve your knowledge and understanding of Kiwi culture, local workplace customs, or Kiwi English.
Volunteering
Doing voluntary work is a very good way to meet people, build up work experience in New Zealand and fill in any awkward gaps in your CV. Volunteering can also lead to references, which can be a real asset in your job search.
Average Salary
- Undergraduate: NZ$ 40, 000- NZ$ 60, 000 per annum
- Postgradaute: NZ$ 60, 000- NZ$ 80, 000 per annum