Working while studying & after you graduate
Your time in New Zealand on a student visa must be for study. You may be allowed to work part-time but there are rules you need to know. If you wish to stay in New Zealand and work after you have finished you graduate, you will need the right visa to do so.
Working on a student visa
Understand if you can work while studying in New Zealand.
Staying to work after study
Applying for a visa to work in New Zealand after you finish your study.
Your employment rights
Understand the laws that help keep workplaces fair, and know your responsibilities and rights at work.
Finding and applying for jobs
Job websites to help you prepare a winning CV and cover letter.
Wages and pay
Find out everything you should know about pay rates, tax and other deductions from your pay.
Holidays and leave
Understand your entitlement to annual holidays, holiday pay, public holidays and other types of leave.
Types of employment arrangements
Check out the different types of employment arrangement you may encounter while working in New Zealand.
Workplace health, safety & communication
Find out about New Zealand standards for safe working environments.