17/07/2025
Starting November 2025, eligible international students can work up to 25 hours per week during the semester — up from 20 hours!
✅Applies to new student visas granted from 3 November 2025.
📌Already have a visa with 20 hours? You will need to apply for a variation of conditions or new student visa allowing 25 hours.
🌍Exchange and Study Abroad students on semester programmes now included!
These changes are part of the Government’s new International Education Going for Growth Plan to boost opportunities for students and grow the sector sustainably.
🔗Learn more: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/about-us/news-centre/upcoming-changes-to-student-visa-work-rights
20/05/2020