Prompt-style answer · NZ
Can I work for any employer on a New Zealand Post-Study Work Visa?
Yes — the Post-Study Work Visa is an open work visa, meaning you can work for any employer in any role without needing sponsorship, which makes it useful specifically for the job-search phase before moving to an AEWV.
Key points
- No employer sponsorship or job offer is needed to hold or apply for a PSWV.
- Duration is up to 3 years depending on qualification and study length.
- Time on a PSWV in a non-qualifying role doesn't build toward AEWV or residency requirements.
- Target roles at AEWV-accredited employers to make PSWV time count toward residency later.
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