Post-Study Work Visas or Open Work visas for students who studied in NZ; 

• A 1 Year Post-Study Work Visa

When you study a Level 7 non-Bachelor/non-degree qualification and when the study is linked to a Green List job, and the study is at least 30 weeks in NZ (NOT including any distance learning).



When you study any Post-Graduate Diploma or Bachelor qualification, and when studied 30 
weeks in NZ (NOT including any distance learning).

Post study work rights for non-degree students who have studied for Green List relevant qualifications will only allow the migrant to work in that occupation, though they can switch employers and work for less than the median wage.

• A 2 Years Post-Study Work Visa

Bachelor when studied 60 weeks in NZ (NOT including any distance learning).

• A 3 Years Post-Study Work Visa

Bachelor when studied 90 weeks in NZ (NOT including any distance learning).



Masters Level 9 (both course-work and research) and PhD Level 10, and when studied at least 30 weeks in NZ (NOT including any distance learning).



When you study at Level 9 and 10, you may bring your family with you.