Course Includes:
- Full lifetime access
- Access on any device
- Certificate of Completion
Course Description
New Zealand’s Post-Study Work Visa allows eligible international graduates to remain and work in New Zealand after completing qualifying studies. The duration and work conditions depend on the qualification, study history and applicable immigration requirements. This training provides immigration professionals with practical knowledge of qualification eligibility, New Zealand study requirements, application timing, financial evidence, documentation and post-study work conditions. The course is designed for immigration consultants, education advisers, visa filing professionals and caseworkers handling New Zealand study-to-work cases. Through World Visa Academy’s structured training, learners develop skills to assess graduate profiles, verify qualification eligibility, prepare applications and explain work conditions and family options. The course also covers the Post-Study Work Visa changes taking effect from 16 November 2026, including the expanded Graduate Diploma pathway.
Course Curriculum
What You'll Learn
A structured path from fundamentals to real application
Module 1
New Zealand Post-Study Work Visa Framework
Understand the purpose and structure of the Post-Study Work Visa and how it allows eligible international graduates to remain in New Zealand after completing qualifying studies. Learn how qualification level, study duration and previous visa history affect eligibility and visa duration.
Module 2
Qualification & Study Eligibility
Learn how to assess degree and non-degree qualifications under the New Zealand Qualifications and Credentials Framework. Understand the full-time study requirements, eligible qualification lists and related-job conditions that can apply to non-degree qualifications at Level 7 or below.
Module 3
Application Timing & Documentation
Master the application timeline following completion of study and understand the different deadlines applicable to standard graduates, doctoral graduates and certain consecutive qualifications. Study qualification certificates, academic transcripts, provider confirmation, identity evidence, health, character and financial requirements.
Module 4
Work Rights & Visa Conditions
Understand how work rights differ according to the qualification used for the Post-Study Work Visa. Degree-level graduates may generally work in any legal occupation, while eligible non-degree graduates may have work restricted to occupations related to their qualification. Learn the relevant self-employment and occupational-registration considerations.
Module 5
2026 Changes & Future Immigration Planning
Study the Post-Study Work Visa changes taking effect from 16 November 2026, including eligibility for certain Level 7 Graduate Diploma holders who also hold a bachelor’s degree. Understand the new Short-Term Graduate Work Visa and how graduates may plan future employment or residence options without treating any subsequent pathway as automatic.
Why World Visa Academy?
- 100% Live Interactive Training Sessions
- World Visa Academy New Zealand Post-Study Work Visa Study Material
- New Zealand Post-Study Work Visa Eligibility & Qualification Framework
- NZQCF, Study Duration & Documentation Requirements
- World Visa Academy New Zealand Post-Study Work Visa Application Process Guide
- Real Approval and Refusal New Zealand Post-Study Work Visa Case Studies
- Work Rights, Family Options & Post-Study Immigration Planning
- World Visa Academy Certification
- Post-Course Job & Case Guidance
- Membership in World Visa Academy Update & Support Community
Frequently Asked Questions
The course covers qualification eligibility, NZQCF levels, New Zealand study requirements, application timing, documentation, work rights, family options and recent policy changes. World Visa Academy focuses on practical case assessment so immigration professionals can review graduate profiles, identify eligibility issues and prepare Post-Study Work Visa cases systematically.
Eligible graduates generally need to have recently completed a qualifying New Zealand qualification and satisfy the applicable study-duration and visa requirements. Degree-level qualifications and specified non-degree qualifications can qualify under different rules. A person who has already held a Post-Study Work Visa cannot receive another one.
Applicants may need evidence of their completed New Zealand qualification, academic transcripts or confirmation from their education provider, identity documents and evidence meeting health, character and financial requirements. Foreign-language documents may require certified English translations. The exact evidence should be assessed against the applicant’s circumstances and current requirements.
Graduates with a degree-level qualification generally have open work rights in New Zealand, subject to the visa conditions and applicable occupational requirements. Graduates whose eligible qualification is a non-degree Level 7 or lower qualification may be required to work in an occupation related to their qualification and specified in their visa conditions.
The course is suitable for immigration consultants, education advisers, student counsellors, visa professionals and caseworkers handling New Zealand study-to-work cases. It helps learners develop practical skills in qualification assessment, document review, application preparation, work-right analysis, family considerations and planning for subsequent New Zealand immigration pathways.
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