New Zealand Post-Study Visa After Level 7 Study

In New Zealand, after completing a Level 7 qualification, your eligibility for a Post-Study Work Visa depends on the type of program and where you studied:

1. Level 7 Bachelor’s Degree

✅ Eligible for a 3-year post-study work visa.

2. Level 7 Graduate Diploma

• If the qualification is on the Green List (skill shortage areas): Up to 3 years of post-study work rights.

• If not on the Green List: 1-year post-study work visa.

• If studied outside Auckland before 2024: May qualify for an additional year (total 2 years).

Key Conditions:

• The work visa allows you to work in any job if you studied a bachelor's degree.

• If you studied a graduate diploma, you must work in a field related to your qualification.

For the most up-to-date rules, check Immigration New Zealand's website.