FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION ABOUT STUDY IN NEW ZEALAND

What is average Part time job income in New Zealand?

There are 3 types of wages that an applicant is eligible to receive in New Zealand:

• Adult minimum wage where the average income is around $16.50/hour before tax.
• Starting-out minimum wage where the average income is around $13.20/hour before tax.
• Training minimum wage where the average income is around $13.20/hour before tax.

What is average full time job incomes in New Zealand?

As per the New Zealand Average Hourly Earnings statistics, the average hourly earnings for a full-time NZ public sector employee is $38- $80 and the average hourly earnings for a full-time NZ private sector employee is $28-$70

What is average Monthly expense in New Zealand for a student?

As per the January, 21018 statistical analysis an international student requires around $20,000 to $25,000 per year in addition to tuition and insurance fees. It comes to around 380 – 480$ per week which includes accommodation/rent, food expenses, transportation costs, phone bills, internet usage and entertainment.

What are the requirements to study in New Zealand?

The basic requirement to acquire a student visa in New Zealand are:

• Valid passport: The first and foremost requirement for getting a student visa is to have a valid passport.
• Proof of funds: It is one of the most important point to be kept in mind while applying for a student visa. The Immigration needs whether you have adequate funds with you or not. They wanted to know how the students is going to fund their education and how they are going to arrange for the basic living expenses.
• Proof of acceptance by the respective institution: While applying for the student visa, the applicant need to show the acceptance letter of the institution/university where he/she has been enrolled in.
• Proficiency in language: As per the New Zealand Immigration rules international students needs to acquire a certain score band in IELTS to apply for a student visa.
• Medical examination report: New Zealand Immigration requires the applicant to undergo a medical test from the list of doctor authorized by them. It is advised to do it a few days before the applicant start the visa application as the doctors need some time to prepare the medical reports.
• Student visa interview: After submitting the application for the visa, the applicant needs to prepare for a successful visa interview.

Is it good to study in New Zealand?

For Indian students, New Zealand is the perfect study abroad destination due to its lower annual tuition fees and low cost of living for many courses. The living expenses in New Zealand are cheaper than other study abroad destination like Canada, UK, the U.S and Australia.

Can international students work in New Zealand?

An international student is able to work part-time for up to 20 hours per week, and full-time during scheduled holidays.

What is the cheapest place to live in New Zealand?

New Zealand has 15 official cities in order of population that is Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton, Tauranga, Napier/Hastings, Dunedin, Palmerston North, Nelson, Rotorua, New Plymouth, Whangarei, Invercargill, Wanganui and Gisborne.

As per the latest research on the most affordable city to live for international students are Rotorua, Napier/Hastings, Whangarei , Palmerstone North , Hamilton, Tauranga, Christchurch, New Plymouth, Wellington, Queenstown

Is child education free in New Zealand?

If the child (age 5 – 19 years) is a New Zealand citizen or a permanent citizen, then his/her education is free.

Is studying in New Zealand expensive?

In New Zealand the tuition costs of Arts and science courses can cost between NZD 20,000 and 25,000 per year. An undergraduate programme can cost between NZD 18,000 and 25,000 and a postgraduate programme can cost between NZD 10,000 and 30,000.

Which is the best course to study in New Zealand?

International students who wants to study in New Zealand can choose between diploma, degree, vocational and polytechnic courses. Some of the popular courses amongst international students studying in New Zealand are Hospitality Management, Accounting, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, MBA and B.Com.

What jobs are in demand in New Zealand?

Some job skills in New Zealand are high in demand and short in supply too. Immigration New Zealand has a list of these skills, so if the applicant’s occupation appears on the skills shortage list and their qualifications and experience matches too, then obtaining a work or residency visa will be much easier.

Jobs which are currently on Immigration New Zealand's long term skill shortage lists within the industries such as Arts & Media, Hospitality, Tourism & Recreation, Faring, fishing, forestry and mining, Construction and infrastructure, Business, Health & Community , IT and Telecommunication , Education & Social Sciences, Engineering, Transport & Logistics , Science, Animal care and conservation, Manufacturing and Finance and property

How many points do you need to immigrate to New Zealand?

If an applicant is planning to migrate to New Zealand then the minimum threshold to be met is 100 points to be able to lodge an Expression of Interest. These points are awarded on the basis of age, having family members in New Zealand, your employment, previous work experience, and qualifications.

How can I get a work visa in New Zealand?

An applicant who wish to apply for work visa should have a long-term or permanent job offer from an Immigration New Zealand accredited employer. Then the applicant can apply for a work visa. But the applicant has to meet the age, health and character requirements, and applicant’s job offer need to meet certain requirements.