Bottom line: use the 6 months as an active job search — land an accredited employer, then move to an AEWV.
Full breakdown 👉
iclegal.co.nz/new-short-term-graduate-work-visa-nzs-6-month-pathway/
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@iclegalnz.bsky.socialBottom line: use the 6 months as an active job search — land an accredited employer, then move to an AEWV.
Full breakdown 👉
iclegal.co.nz/new-short-term-graduate-work-visa-nzs-6-month-pathway/
@iclegalnz.bsky.socialWho it's for & what you need:
NZQCF Level 5-7 quals, not Post-Study eligible
24+ wks full-time study in NZ
NZD $5,000 funds + valid medical cert
Apply within 3 months of student visa expiry
@iclegalnz.bsky.social🎓 Big update for graduates: from 16 Nov 2026, a brand new Short-Term Graduate Work Visa opens.
6 months open work rights for grads who don't qualify for the Post-Study Work Visa.
Here's what's changing 🧵
@connaughtlaw.bsky.socialUK graduate visa 18 months: proposed reduction from 2 years takes effect Jan 2027 for non-PhD graduates. Strategic planning guide for career establishment and Skilled Worker transition. #GraduateVisa #UKImmigration...