Part-time work options in New Zealand for international students

New Zealand has over the years become one of the preferred study-abroad destinations for Indians and International students alike. The country has registered positive student footfall into the country for all the right reasons. Today student-friendly policies such as post-study work permits, part-time work options, easy admissions, and a friendly environment have made students to seriously consider New Zealand as their study abroad destination.

As per December 2022 statistics, 5,50,000 part-time workers have joined the workforce in New Zealand. The average weekly earnings have also increased by 4.3% in 2022. Part-time workers are those people in New Zealand who work less in comparison to 30 weekly hours of full-time employment. Jobs like summer jobs, internships, and work while study jobs are considered to be part time jobs.  

Know all about Part-time work options in New Zealand

On a New Zealand student visa, you can work part-time for a maximum of 20 hours/week if your full-time course meets one of the following criteria:

• Your course is at least two years in duration
• Your course leads to a degree that qualifies towards an application for a New Zealand Skilled Migrant visa
• Your course lasts for at least one academic year and you are taking part in an approved Tertiary Exchange Scheme.
• Your course is taught at a private training institution or tertiary institution, and the main purpose is to develop English language skills.  You must have an IELTS overall band score of 5.0 or above.
• Your course is full-time English language study lasting at least 14 weeks in duration at a university

Note: If you are enrolled in Masters' by research course or a doctoral degree program awarded by a New Zealand tertiary institution, then there are no restrictions on the hours you can work.

Types of Part-Time Job Options for International Students in New Zealand