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New Zealand Post Study Work Visa

8 facts quoted from the official source

Apply for this visa if you want to work in New Zealand soon after you have completed your studies here. It allows you to stay and work in New Zealand for up to 3 years, depending on what you studied.

Savings required
NZD 5,000
the lowest published threshold
Can bring
dependants, children +1
from the official record
Requirements
2
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

2 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Financial resourceshave at least NZD $5,000 to pay your living expenseschecked 2026-07-27
  • Qualifications or professional authorisationhave recently finished studying in New Zealand for an approved qualification
Also stated by the source
  • Dependent-family rightssupport visas for your partner and dependent children — your partner can apply for a work visa and your children can apply for student visas to study as in New Zealand. Bringing family if you have a work visa
  • Long-term residence or conversion pathCan lead to a resident visa Yes
  • Work rightsstay and work in New Zealand for up to 3 years depending on your study; work in New Zealand if you have a degree level 7 or higher qualification; work for an employer in a job that meets our requirements if you have a non-degree level 7 or lower qualification; support visas for your partner and dependent children — your partner can apply for a work visa and your children can apply for student visa
Family

Who you can bring

dependantschildrenpartner
  • Dependent-family rightssupport visas for your partner and dependent children — your partner can apply for a work visa and your children can apply for student visas to study as in New Zealand. Bringing family if you have a work visa
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • Government feeFrom NZD $1670checked 2026-07-27
Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Initial duration or stay ceilingUp to 3 years
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to New Zealand?
The official source states: Apply for this visa if you want to work in New Zealand soon after you have completed your studies here. It allows you to stay and work in New Zealand for up to 3 years, depending on what you studied.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: have at least NZD $5,000 to pay your living expenses The lowest published threshold is NZD 5,000 (savings).
03Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: dependants, children, partner.
04What does this route lead to?
The official source states: Can lead to a resident visa Yes

Every answer is quoted from the official immigration.govt.nz page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 8 points against the official source; 8 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

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The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source immigration.govt.nzLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this New Zealand government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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