WD2 Graduate job search work visa (07/11/2011)

1. People who:
   1. have successfully completed in New Zealand a qualification that would qualify for points under the Skilled Migrant Category (see SM14); and
   2. apply for a work visa no later than 3 months after the end date of their student visa for that qualification; and
   3. have met requirements set out in U11.1(d) if their studies have been supported under the New Zealand Aid Programme

   may be granted a work visa for a maximum of 12 months.

   Note: A person must have successfully completed the qualification stated as a condition on their student visa in order to meet the requirements of WD2(a)ii.

2. To be eligible for a work visa, applicants must not previously have been granted a visa under these instructions unless they have undertaken and completed a second higher New Zealand qualification at bachelor degree or post-graduate degree level.
3. Evidence of an offer of employment is not required.
4. Applicants must provide:
   1. a completed work application form and fee; and
   2. evidence that they have completed a qualification in New Zealand that would qualify for points under Skilled Migrant Category (see SM14); and
   3. evidence that they have a minimum of $2,100 in funds available to maintain themselves during their 12 month stay in New Zealand (travellers' cheques or bank documents in the applicant's name are acceptable); and
   4. evidence that the work visa application is being made no later than 3 months after the end date of their student visa for that qualification.
5. Any work visas granted under these instructions, may be subject to conditions that allow work for any employer.

Effective 07/11/2011