Can I work part time with my studies in New Zealand?
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1 Answer
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Yes, international students are allowed to work part-time in New Zealand for a maximum of 20 hours per week, provided one's course meets one of the below listed criteria:
- Enrolled in a course with a duration more than two years
- Leads to a qualification that helps attain points to be eligible for a Skilled Migrant visa
- Enrolled in a tertiary institute, that helps develop English language skills, in this case, must possess a IELTS band score of over 5.0.
Students are free to work full-time over the course of their vacations, provided one is enrolled in a course with a minimum academic duration of 1 year.

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