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Verified student visa, immigration, work-rights and post-study updates for New Zealand, each linked to the official government source.
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From 16 November 2026, eligible graduates of NZQCF Level 5 to 7 qualifications can apply for a new six-month open Short-Term Graduate Work Visa, and Level 7 graduate diplomas held alongside a bachelor's degree become eligible for the Post-Study Work Visa.
Since 3 November 2025, eligible tertiary and secondary students in New Zealand can work up to 25 hours a week during study, up from 20. It applies to student visas granted from that date; holders of an older 20-hour visa must apply for a variation of conditions or a new visa to get the extra hours.