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PR after Study in New Zealand
The usual route is: post-study work visa (up to 3 years for eligible qualifications), skilled Migrant Category residence and green List roles with faster residence. Rules change often, so plan with the latest official guidance.
- Post-study work visa of up to 3 years for eligible qualifications
- Skilled Migrant Category residence
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PR after Study in New Zealand
The usual route is: post-study work visa (up to 3 years for eligible qualifications), skilled Migrant Category residence and green List roles with faster residence. Rules change often, so plan with the latest official guidance.
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Official sources: Immigration New Zealand — Student visas
New Zealand at a glance
- Work during study
- Up to 25 hours a week during study for eligible students; full time in scheduled holidays
- Minimum pay
- Adult minimum wage NZ$23.50 an hour (from April 2025; reviewed each April)
- After graduation
- Post-study work visa of up to 3 years for eligible qualifications
- Longer term
- Skilled Migrant Category residence; Green List roles with faster residence
Pathway
Typical route from student to settlement in New Zealand
- 01
Stage 1
Post-study work visa (up to 3 years for eligible qualifications)
- 02
Stage 2
Skilled Migrant Category residence
- 03
Stage 3
Green List roles with faster residence
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What helps
Local experience
Skilled work in the country counts in most points systems.
Language
Local-language skills matter outside English-speaking countries.
Clean record
Follow every visa condition, including work-hour limits.
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Up to 25 hours a week during study for eligible students; full time in scheduled holidays
Adult minimum wage NZ$23.50 an hour (from April 2025; reviewed each April)
Post-study work visa of up to 3 years for eligible qualifications
Possible routes: Post-study work visa (up to 3 years for eligible qualifications), Skilled Migrant Category residence and Green List roles with faster residence.
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