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Study, Work & Settle in New Zealand

Globally ranked universities, welcoming post-study work options, and one of the safest, highest quality-of-life destinations we work with.

New Zealand

Why Clients Choose New Zealand

New Zealand appeals to clients looking for strong academic institutions combined with a genuinely high quality of life and a more relaxed pace than some larger destination countries, without compromising on career or migration opportunities.

We guide you through New Zealand’s student and skilled migration visa categories, including pathways that can lead toward residency for those who build local study or work experience.

New Zealand’s Skilled Migrant Category residence pathway uses a points system weighing skilled employment, qualifications and work experience, while the Accredited Employer Work Visa lets employers approved by Immigration New Zealand sponsor skilled workers directly. Many clients use a study-to-work pathway, moving from a student visa into a post-study work visa before applying for residence.

Popular PathwaysStudent, Skilled Migrant, Work to Residence
LanguageEnglish
Known ForQuality of life & safety
We Help WithStudy, work & residency pathways
What’s Included

How We Support You

Study Visa Support

University and institute applications with student visa filing support.

Skilled Migration Guidance

Support navigating New Zealand’s skilled work and points-based routes.

Residency Pathway Planning

Understanding how study or work experience can build toward residency.

Settlement Guidance

Practical support settling in once your visa is approved.

FAQs

Common Questions

Can studying in New Zealand lead to residency?

Certain study and post-study work pathways can contribute toward New Zealand’s skilled migration criteria over time. We’ll map out what that could look like for your specific course and goals.

Is New Zealand a good fit for families relocating together?

Many clients find New Zealand’s pace of life and safety appealing for family relocation. We’ll confirm which categories allow you to bring dependants along with you.

What is an Accredited Employer Work Visa?

It’s New Zealand’s main employer-sponsored work visa route, requiring the employer to hold accreditation and the role to meet certain pay and skill checks. We’ll confirm whether your job offer meets these requirements.

Do I need a job offer before I can apply for residence?

Not necessarily for every pathway, but many skilled residence routes are strengthened significantly by a genuine, suitably skilled job offer. We assess your profile to identify the strongest available pathway.

Exploring New Zealand?

Let’s see if a New Zealand pathway fits your goals.

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