Acceptable qualifications for a Post-study work visa
To apply for a Post-study work visa, you must have a New Zealand qualification. Find out which qualifications are acceptable.
Use our online system to apply for selected visas or check visa details. Get help to use our online services.
Log in here to apply for a visa as a dependent child. If you do not have an account, you can create one here.
You can request an NZeTA using our online web form.
Log in here to apply for a visa as a partner. If you do not have an account, you can create one here.
To submit an expression of interest, you will first need to create an account. Once you have done this, you can then log in and submit an EOI. You can also use your log in to check the status of your EOI.
Log in here to apply online for your Student visa. If you do not have an account, you can create one here.
If you are a current visa holder and provide your details to a third-party (such as a bank), they can use this information to verify your visa using the Visa Verification Service. Read this information before you login.
VisaView allows education providers to check the details of a student's current visa. View our detailed guides for VisaView.
VisaView allows New Zealand employers to check the details of a worker's current visa. View our detailed guides for VisaView.
Log in here to apply for your Visitor visa. If you do not have an account, you can create one here.
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Log in here to apply online for your Work visa. If you do not have an account, you can create one here.
To apply for one of these visas, you’ll first need to create an account. Once you have done this, you can then log in and apply. You can also use your log in to check your application status.
Here's where you'll find extra information that may help you with your Work Visa application. You'll also find information for employers who want to employ overseas workers for some kind of specialised work.
To apply for a Post-study work visa, you must have a New Zealand qualification. Find out which qualifications are acceptable.
Labour hire companies that support migrants who want to work in the Canterbury construction sector must be accredited.
If you already have a Post Study Work Visa or we accepted your application for one before 26 November 2018, find out how to apply for a new one or work for other employers.
Check if your occupation is on the list and find your occupation code.
A list of occupations that are considered skilled work under the China Skilled Workers Instructions. You'll need an offer of work in one of these occupations to apply for a China Skilled Workers Visa.
Specific responsibilities and obligations apply to employers who want to employ workers to work as crew on a fishing vessel.
Entertainment industry employers who want to hire overseas workers must explain why New Zealanders cannot do the work and provide evidence to support this.
How long you can stay in New Zealand depends on how long you need to be here to complete your specific purpose or event.
How long you can spend in New Zealand on an Essential Skills Work Visa depends on your situation.
You can get a Post-study work visa for 1, 2 or 3 years depending on your qualifications, where you studied and if you are working towards occupational registration.
You must have specialist, technical or management expertise and meet the pay rate threshold to do skilled work in New Zealand.
You must be coming to New Zealand for an acceptable specific purpose or event to apply for a Specific Purpose Work Visa.
If you claimed points for your work experience in your expression of interest for a skilled migrant visa, you need to show that you have that experience when you apply.
We use ANZSCO Version 1.2 to assess the skill level of most occupations. Occupations that have a higher skill level in ANZSCO Version 1.3 are treated as exceptions.
A list of all the occupations you'll need New Zealand registration to work in.
If you are working towards registration with an authority on this list, you can apply for a further 1-year Post-study work visa to complete your registration.
A list of occupations considered special work under the Republic of Korea Special Work Instructions. You'll need a job offer in one of these occupations to apply for a Republic of Korea Special Work Visa.
Find out how we calculate your pay rate for Essential Skills visas and how your pay rate affects the conditions of your visa.
Find employers who can recruit temporary visa holders under the Supplementary Seasonal Employer (SSE) Scheme.
Work exchange schemes are reciprocal agreements that let you experience work, education and culture in New Zealand.
If you are working in New Zealand on a Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) Limited Visa you can give your employer permission to deduct money from your pay to cover some costs.