🇳🇿 Major Update: New Zealand Increases Student Visa Work Hours to 25 from November 2025

Big Changes Coming: New Zealand Increases Student Visa Work Hours to 25 Per Week from November 2025
Starting 3 November 2025, international students on eligible visas can work up to 25 hours a week during their studies — a boost from the current 20-hour limit. The update also extends in-study work rights to Study Abroad and exchange students, while clarifying that changing your provider or study level will now require a new student visa. Stay ahead with these important updates and plan your New Zealand study journey wisely.