NEW ZEALAND

New Zealand has an international reputation as a provider of quality education.  New Zealand offers a safe learning environment with excellent study opportunities and support services for international students. Courses are available for academic, professional and vocational studies at universities, polytechnics, colleges of education, secondary schools and private training establishments Language Schools, High Schools, Universities. Polytechnics, Technical Schools and Institutes. There are many private training establishments in New Zealand providing a wide range of tertiary and vocational courses. Short-term English language courses use modern teaching methods, including laboratory work and conversational classes. Many polytechnics, institutes of technology and universities also offer English language training. Students are advised to enroll in courses approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority for which the issuing of student visas has been approved. These courses meet international standards and are recognised world-wide.

To get a Student Visa one need to submit details your course of study, the educational institution and the location of the institution in New Zealand. If you are studying a three-year course, you are allowed to work during the summer holidays and up to 20 hours per week during the academic year. You will need a ''variation of conditions (VOC)'' to your student permit. This is issued by the New Zealand Immigration Service. These rules do not apply if you are a postgraduate student or need to get work experience in order to fulfill course requirements. English language students may now work up to 20 hours in any given week provided they are studying for at least six months at tertiary level, where the primary purpose is to develop their English language skills, and they have an overall band of IELTS 5.0 at the time they apply for a student visa or permit. Anyone undertaking a course of 12 months or more will be able to apply to work full-time over the summer holidays. Partners of students studying in areas of absolute skill shortage and partners of all postgraduate students will be able to apply for an open work permit valid for the duration of the student’s course of study. International students after graduation, regardless of institution type, may apply for a two year post-study work permit to obtain practical work experience relevant to their qualification. A two year post-study work permit requires an offer of employment relevant to their course or qualification. The student must have completed a course that has a minimum completion time of three years; or successfully completed in New Zealand a qualification that would qualify for points under the Skilled Migrant Category. International students who do not have an offer of employment but who have graduated from a course that would gain points under Skilled Migrant Category will be eligible for a six-month open work permit, known as a Graduate Job Search Work Visa/Permit. They must provide evidence they have available funds of at least $2,100 for maintenance during the six-month period. All eligible students need to apply to the New Zealand Immigration Service for a variation of conditions (VOC) to their student permit before undertaking employment.  Students should not apply for a work permit.

Click here to see the NewZealand's Immediate Skills Shortage list

Click here to see the NewZealand's Long Term Skills Shortage List

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