Studying & Working in New Zealand
Some international students may be entitled to work in NZ for up to 20 hours while they are studying. Please check with Immigration NZ to see if you are eligible. PacTec runs regular workshops to help students with Curriculum Vitae writing and to gain job search skills. These workshops are free to all PacTec students.
University & Employment Pathways
Where to from PacTec?
PacTec staff can help you to decide what’s next for you after studying with us. We can assist you to find placement in a university, a polytechnic or another tertiary education provider.
For eligible students, we can also help you to find suitable full time employment. These services are free to all PacTec students.
Pathway options for study
Universities
- Auckland University of Technology (AUT) - Auckland
- Lincoln University - Lincoln, Canterbury
- Massey University - Palmerston North, Albany, Wellington
- University of Auckland - Auckland
- University of Canterbury - Christchurch
- University of Otago - Dunedin, Wellington, Auckland
- University of Waikato - Hamilton
- Victoria University of Wellington - Wellington
Polytechnics
- Manukau Institute of Technology - Manukau City
- Unitec New Zealand - Auckland
- Waikato Institute of Technology (WINTEC) - Hamilton


