Part-time work

Students on a student visa may work up to 20 hours/week during term time, and full-time during scheduled breaks. Eligibility depends on your course type and language requirements. Below is a brief information about possible part-time jobs in New Zealand. However, you’re welcome to read our full article with more details.

Where to work part-time in NZ

 

Popular Part‑Time Job Sectors

The article outlines a wide range of casual jobs suitable for students or part-time workers:

  • Acting or modeling, opportunities range from background roles to print/magazine modeling
  • Events & hospitality—work at concerts, festivals, banquets as barista, waiter, merchandiser or promoter via agencies like Function Staff, Drake, Providore, Helping Hands
  • Healthcare support, through agencies that recruit medical assistants, elderly care workers, or support staff
  • Office and retail, including admin roles, call‑centre work or sales consulting
  • Seasonal farm/orchard work
  • Construction & production
  • Childcare and babysitting, found on agency boards or community sites for roles such as nanny or after‑school care
  • Pet sitting or housesitting
  • Gardening, cleaning, housekeeping, especially in private homes.
  • Driving or delivery, such as Uber or Uber Eats—requires a NZ driver license (≥2 years), vehicle less than 10 years old, passenger transport license or insurance for Uber Eats and meets list of requirements

Where to Find Jobs

Use online platforms such as

 

Key Tips

  • Know your visa work rights clearly and only apply if permitted
  • Ensure understanding of tax obligations

 

 Quick Overview Table

Area Example Roles Agencies/Websites
Acting & Modeling Extras, print modeling Jam Talent, Starnow
Events & Hospitality Barista, waiter, promoter Function Staff, Drake, Helping Hands
Healthcare Support Patient/facility support Drake Medox
Office & Retail Admin, call centre, shop assistant Drake, Madison Recruitment, job sites
Farming & Seasonal Work Fruit picking, livestock work Seasonal Solutions, Frenz
Construction & Production Site labour, factory roles AWF, Labour Exchange, agencies
Childcare & Babysitting Nanny, babysitter Job boards, specialised agencies
Pet & House Sitting Animal/home care Neighborly, Housesitting Company
Cleaning & Gardening Lawn mowing, housekeeping Local listings, community groups
Delivery & Ride Services Uber driver/eater deliverer Uber site

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