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I have 20 hour work rights per week on my visa label. Can I work 15 hours one week and 25 hours the following week? - HOW DO I / International students / Immigration New Zealand - NMIT Support

I have 20 hour work rights per week on my visa label. Can I work 15 hours one week and 25 hours the following week?

  • Last updated: Apr 22, 2026

No, you cannot average the hours of work over a number of weeks. Click here to view Immigration New Zealand’s article on Working on a Student Visa.