Study to Work (Graduate Visas)

Requirements

• have successfully completed a qualification in New Zealand that meets the study to work qualification requirements
• apply no later than three months (six months if you have completed a doctoral qualification) after the end date of the student visa for that qualification
• provide evidence of a minimum of NZ$4,200 available for maintenance for 12 months

The successful applicant will be granted a visa for up to 12 months. Once a job offer is obtained, he/she can apply for another category of visa to stay longer.

Graduate Work Experience Visa

A student/graduate with a job offer in their area of study may apply for this visa.

Requirements

The applicant will need to provide evidence:

• of the relevance of your job offer to the qualification, and
• that he/she has successfully completed a qualification or qualifications in New Zealand that meets the Study to Work qualification requirements.

This visa is valid for:

a) two years; or
b) three years, if the successful applicant is working towards obtaining a membership or registration from a New Zealand professional association which requires more than two years of relevant practical work experience.

If you are applying for (b) (a three year visa to complete professional membership/registration) the applicant must provide further evidence of

• how the New Zealand qualification meets the requirements for registration or membership of the professional association.
• how that membership/registration is necessary for a professional occupation
• how the the employment offered is considered relevant practical experience by the professional association.

The application for a work visa must be made no later than three months (six months for a doctoral qualification) after the end date of the student visa for that course or qualification, unless the applicant holds a Graduate Job Search Work Visa.