WE1 Who is eligible for a student and trainee work visa or permit?

The following people may be issued with a work visa or granted a work permit under student and trainee work policy:

1. Medical / dental trainees who wish to fulfil a compulsory training requirement by undertaking practical training in New Zealand, if an immigration or visa officer is satisfied that they:
   1. are appropriately qualified and experienced; and
   2. have a letter of acceptance from a New Zealand hospital; and
   3. are not holders of a student or visitor permit.

      Note: Registration in New Zealand is not required.

2. Students in their home country who wish to fulfil a course requirement by undertaking practical work experience in New Zealand, if an immigration or visa officer is satisfied that they have:
   1. the support of their educational institution; and
   2. an offer of work from a New Zealand educational institution or employer.
3. Jockeys aged 16 or over who wish to undertake an apprenticeship in New Zealand, if an immigration or visa officer is satisfied that they have:
   1. a job offer from a New Zealand trainer; and
   2. a guarantee of maintenance and accommodation from New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Incorporated; and
   3. a guarantee of repatriation from the individual trainer, should the applicant not continue the apprenticeship.

Effective 29/03/2010