Am I allowed to work part-time?

Your student visa issued by Immigration New Zealand allows you to work for up to 20 hours per week during each academic semester. Your student visa also allows you to work full time during holidays within the academic year and during the long study break during November to February, including over the Christmas and New Year period. You need to be aware that a student visa that allows the holder to work is not classified as a work visa. Before you decide whether or not you wish to work while you are studying, you must carefully consider how it might affect your study. You need to remember that you are required to study full time. Your priority is to complete the qualification you seek to obtain within the duration of the scholarship offer. You will not be given any extensions if you perform poorly or fall behind in your studies because of work commitments. You are strongly discouraged from working 20 hours per week during the academic year, as this is a significant time commitment and will considerably reduce the time and energy you have to focus on your studies. You will have assignments that you will need to work on during the holidays within the academic year. You should also consider other factors, such as the effort involved in finding suitable work, and the importance of having time for recreation and other interests, and for your relationships with family and friends.