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If you are considering studying in New Zealand in 2020 and at the same time intend to find a part-time job to cover the costs as well as gain work experience, this is the article for you.

Working part-time while studying abroad is considered an effective way to help students not only cover part of their living expenses during their study abroad but also an opportunity for them to experience the working environment and culture of New Zealanders. Moreover, international students will have many opportunities to help develop their speaking skills during their working time.

It is important to note that students are only allowed to work a maximum of 20 hours per week while studying and about 40 hours per week during vacations. This rule applies to international students of high school and university. In contrast, students studying in New Zealand at the master's and doctoral levels will be allowed to work 40 hours a week regardless of whether they are studying or on vacation.

In the student visa, you will find information that states whether you are allowed to do it while you are studying. To learn more about the regulations on this issue, you and your parents can refer to the website of Immigration New Zealand.

1. How much will I get paid for working part-time?

The basic salary students receive when working part-time in New Zealand is around $17.70 NZD/hour or more. You will also be paid for annual and public holidays. The New Zealand government closely monitors labor policies as well as employers' remuneration for international student workers, so you can rest assured.

2. Do I have to pay taxes?

You will pay taxes based on how much income is paid. If you work less than NZD 14,000 a year, the tax payable is 10.5% of your gross income. Please note.

3. How do I find a part-time job?

The university will support you in no small part when it comes to finding a job, and the place you need to go is the student support department. You can also find job opportunities through Student Job Search – a national organization specializing in supporting the job search needs of international students. A potential search source that you should not miss is 2 famous websites about jobs in New Zealand right now, Trade Me and Seek.

4. What types of jobs are suitable for international students?

As an international student, you have a wide range of options for part-time employment in the Kiwi country; from babysitting to working at the school library. The following 6 jobs are considered the most popular part-time jobs for international students when studying in New Zealand:

1. Assistants at retail stores:

Many shops in Kiwi offer part-time jobs for students. You'll help customers select products and handle checkout in addition to other things like arranging goods and cleaning. Most New Zealand stores close at 6 pm but on the contrary, you may have to work on Saturdays and Sundays.

2. Seasonal Workers:

Seasonal work often arises when orchards and vineyards in the harvest season as well as vegetables, tubers, and fruit orchards need people to support packaging for sale. You don't need any special skills to work seasonally, which is also considered a popular job for international students during summer breaks.

3. Supermarket assistants:

Supermarkets often hire students to work on weekends and evenings. The jobs for you are also very diverse, from putting goods on the shelves to sitting at the checkout counter.

4. Food and beverage service staff:

Thousands of local students choose to work in the Hospitality industry, so becoming a waitress is also considered a good opportunity both in terms of income and gaining experience for international students. New Zealanders usually don't pay extra for the service, but in return, you can get a free meal during your shift.

5. Kitchen Assistant:

Your main job will be to wash dishes or help prepare elementary dishes. Note that this job requires a lot of health.

6. Barista (alcoholic beverages):

For this particular type of job, you need to be over 18 years old to be accepted. Good or higher communication skills are also a prerequisite and of course, you must have communication skills. But on the contrary, you will need to be mentally prepared to always work late with the end of the shift often fluctuating before and after midnight.

7. Call center staff:

Becoming an agent will be a good choice for international students because the working hours will not coincide with class hours. However, a significant challenge is that you will have to communicate in English over the phone with customers.

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