Part-time jobs for international students in New Zealand

ITT – With part-time jobs for international students in New Zealand, students can work up to 20 hours per week, earning a minimum of 17.7 USD (410,000 VND) an hour.

According to Global Peace, New Zealand is always among the 20 happiest and most peaceful countries in the world with the focused and invested education system. Part-time jobs for international students in New Zealand can help you pay for living expenses, gain experience and improve your English.

Working conditions

• Your studying program in New Zealand lasts at least two years.
• After graduation, you will be issued with the certificate to work and settle in New Zealand.
• Your program is taught at the private training institution or recognized higher education institution in New Zealand education system.
• IELTS 5.0 or above.

Relevant laws

• Students with visas are allowed to work part-time for up to 20 hours per week during study time and full-time during vacation.
• International students are not allowed to own or become a contractor but must be an employee with a legal labor contract.
• Master’s or doctoral students in New Zealand can work full-time while studying.

Some common jobs

• Translators: You can get documents from workplaces and translate them at home. Remuneration is usually based on the number of translated pages.
• Cashiers: You will help customers choose products, pay and clean the store after closing at 18:00. If you choose this job, you usually have to work on both Saturday and Sunday.
• Seasonal workers: Each harvest season for fruits or vegetables, you can sign up for a seasonal job to support the farmer. The job does not require special skills, it does not last long, so many international students choose during the summer vacation.

Income

• Minimum average salary for adults is 17.7 USD per hour (before taxes).
• Average starting salary for adults is 13.2 USD per hour (before taxes).
• Average salary for trainees is 13.2 USD per hour (before taxes).

The current tax rate is 10.5% if you earn less than NZD 14,000 per year for part-time jobs for international students in New Zealand, so you need to register the IRD number with the local income department before starting the job.