U13.5 Work conditions for practical experience requirements

1. A student visa may be granted with conditions to allow the student to work in order to fulfil a requirement of practical experience for their programme of study in New Zealand if an immigration officer is satisfied that practical experience is a course requirement.
2. If it is determined that an applicant’s main activity will be work, that applicant may be directed to apply for a work visa.
3. Students studying in any other country that want to undertake practical work experience in New Zealand should apply for a student and trainee work visa (see WE1).

Effective 02/12/2013