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Education system in New Zealand follows the three-tier model of primary, secondary, and tertiary or post-secondary. This generally includes universities, private institutions, colleges, and polytechnics. New Zealand’s educational institutions offer quality secondary school education, a well-established network of English-language schools, and internationally respected and recognized tertiary education providers. The New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) regulates post-secondary education. As well as state-owned education providers, there are approximately 860 private training establishments (PTEs) in New Zealand. They are privately owned and funded, although some of their courses attract government funding and they include quality English-language providers. They offer a wide variety of courses that lead to qualifications in a large range of vocations from scuba diving to hospitality to business. NZQA requires that Private Training Establishments (PTEs) have adequate protection of student fees and tuition. Polytechnics offer education and training at tertiary levels ranging from introductory studies through to full degree programs. They deliver technical, vocational, and professional education. There are 23 polytechnics or institutes of technology in New Zealand. The National Qualifications Framework is a system of national qualifications available through study in schools, polytechnics, colleges of education, etc. The Framework provides nationally recognized, consistent standards and qualifications. The Framework is endorsed and supported by New Zealand’s education and training providers, employers and national industry and professional groups. It is compatible with similar systems in the U.K., Europe, South Africa, Australia, and North America. There are 10 levels of study in New Zealand schools and universities. The lowest level is a certificate and the highest is a doctoral degree. Each level is more complex than the one below it. These are the names of our qualifications and their levels:
Certificates are levels 1 to 4
Diplomas are levels 5 and 6
Bachelor�s degree and graduate diplomas are level 7
Post graduate certificate and diplomas and bachelor�s degree with honors are level 8
Master�s degrees are level 9
Doctoral degrees are level 10
Cost of Education:
Undergraduate degree: NZ$ 18,000 – NZ$ 25,000 per year
Diploma and Post Graduate Diploma: NZ$ 10,000 – NZ$ 20,000 per year
Post �graduate Degree: NZ$ 20,000 – NZ$ 30,000
Estimated Living Expenses: NZ$10,000-NZ$ 12,000 P.A
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How to Get Settled in New Zealand
Step#1: A big Welcome at first! Kia Ora! We are glad you came. For now just get settled in your hostel or any other kind of accomondation, have a little walk around the city to get a first impression and relax. You are proably tired, so just let everything be and get a little used to your new enviroment.
Step#2: Get an IRD number. In order to work in New Zealand legally you need an IRD number so you can work and pay taxes. ‘Cause everbody likes to pay taxes, right?! Easiest way to apply for an IRD number is at a post office or an AA Driver Licensing Agent. You just fill out a form and make sure to bring your passport and one other kind of ID with you or an ‘Offer of Employment’ letter on company headed paper. After you succesfully filled out your application and handed it in, you’ll get a confirmation letter with your personal IRD number about 2 weeks later. But no worries you can start working immediately but you’ll have to give the documents to your employer as soon as you received them.
Step#3: Set up a bank account. Because you’ll need a place to put your well-earned money to keep it save from you, you will need a bank account. For that you have to choose a bank first. They all have slightly different offers. Here is a quick overview of a few popular options:
Westpac: With the Access Account you can either pay a monthly fee of $10 and get unlimted free transactions included or choose the Pay-as-you-go option where you don’t have to pay a monthly fee but pay per transaction about 40-55cents.
BNZ: The Smart Money Account is for everyone under 30. It has no monthly fees and the most expensive electronic transactions are free. After that transactions cost a fee of 35-75 cents applies. Or you apply for a MyMoney account for what you have to pay a monthly fee of $5 and get unlimted free transactions.
ASB: The Streamline account costs $3.50 per month and you get unlimted electronic transactions. But manual transactions will cost you $3 each. With the Omni account you don’t pay a monthly fee, just 40-80cents per transaction.
Step#4: Get a job. Well yeah, we all knew this point will come but you won’t surrive if you’re broke, so what is the solution to an empty wallet?! Yes, work your cute little butt off! In New Zealand a lot of typical backpacker jobs are Fruitpicking in the season, waiting, teleselling or pick-packing. These available jobs don’t require any or much experience. Someimes there are also jobs in the hostels available so just ask at reception when you arrive. Just have a look at all the different offers on our website. Always have a CV and a cover letter ready, so the best is to prepare these while you’re still at home, and keep it updated through out your travel.
Step#5: Enjoy your time and discover this beautiful country. Never forget that you are also here to have fun and enjoy yourself. Sure, working is important so you can afford all the fun and you don’t have to miss out on an amazing skydive or a crazy bungy jump. But you are also here to have a break from your everyday working life back home. So to sum it up: ‘Work hard, Party hard!’
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Student can work up to 20 hours each week during the academic year provided he/she is enrolled in a full time course of study that meets one of the criteria listed below.
The student is undertaking at least 2 years long course at a private training establishment or tertiary institutions.
The course leads to a New Zealand qualification that qualifies for points under the Skilled Migrant Category of Immigration New Zealand’s Residence Instruction
The course is at least one academic year long and student is taking part in an approved tertiary exchange scheme.
Student is studying in year 12 or year 13 and has written permission from his/her school and his parents.
Student can work full time during the Christmas and New Year holiday period at the end of each academic year provided student’s course of study is full-time and more than 12 months long.
WORK RIGHTS FOR DEPENDENTS
Spouses of student on Work Visa can work full time in NZ. However, the dependents of students on visitor visa have no work rights.
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When you apply for a visitor visa, we need to know that:
- you are in good health
- you are of good character
- a visitor visa fits your purpose for coming to New Zealand, and
- you are a bona fide temporary visitor.
Your passport: You will need to provide your passport with your application. The passport must be valid for at least three months past the date you are to leave New Zealand, or one month past the date you intend to leave if the government issuing your passport has consular representation in New Zealand.
Proof that you plan to leave New Zealand.
You will need to show us that you intend to leave within the period of your visa. For example:
travel tickets (confirmed or open-dated) out of New Zealand to a country which you have the right to enter; or written confirmation from an airline or travel agency that onward travel has been booked and paid for.
Proof of funds
You will also need to show us proof that you have enough money to support yourself during your stay. This means you have a minimum of:
NZ$1000 per person per month of the visit, or
NZ$400 per person per month if accommodation has already been paid for � we will require proof of prepayment, such as hotel prepaid vouchers.
Sufficient funds can be in the form of:
cash
travellers’ cheques
bank drafts
recognised credit cards with sufficient credit available � we recommend that visitors have an up-to-date credit card statement.
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Every new day in the world begins in New Zealand. Light and time start here. Youthful in age and outlook, New Zealand is the natural home for fresh ideas. Come catch some new light.
Connected : New Zealand has never been closer to the rest of the world.
Online communications and advances in international transport mean local institutions and industries can easily participate in world markets.
Inventive : Young and free of constricting traditions, New Zealand has learned to be self-reliant and to forge its own way in the world. New Zealand�s youth and fresh outlook make it the natural home for fresh ideas.
Trusted : As a former British colony, New Zealand�s education system is based on the prestigious British system. We offer world-class facilities, resources and teaching staff, and our qualifications are valued and transferable throughout the world.
Personal : In New Zealand, every student enjoys a supportive learning environment. With relatively small class sizes, students receive more personalized attention from their teachers than they do in other parts of the world.
Adventurous : New Zealand is the ultimate destination for adventure lovers. In a pristine natural environment of mountains, lakes and coast, you�ll find a dazzling array of pulse-quickening activities that are easily accessible and affordable.
Lively : New Zealand�s scenic beauty is world renowned. But many visitors are surprised to discover an energetic, modern society among the mountains, rivers and coast.
Welcoming : New Zealanders are a famously hospitable people with a lively interest in other cultures. An education here is frequently the beginning of lifelong friendships.
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