Bachelor's, postgraduate or Master's degree at a public university. Upon graduation, up to a 3-year open work permit to stay.
Practical certificates and diplomas in hospitality, business, IT, or early childhood education. Automatic work permit from level 4.
Learn English surrounded by nature and with fewer Spanish speakers around. With a long-term course, you can work while you study.
Auckland is New Zealand's largest city: close to a third of the country lives here. It has the most active job market, the largest international student community, and also the highest rents. The climate is mild and humid all year round, the AT HOP card covers buses, trains, and most ferries, and New Zealand's minimum wage is among the highest in the world. Check out the complete expense breakdown at living in New Zealand.
Average temperature year-round
Weekly housing + food
WHERE TO LIVE
Auckland's three student zones are split by the harbour. Where you land depends on your budget, your commute, and how much beach you want at the door.
CBD · Britomart · Parnell · Grafton. From NZ$280/week. Walking distance to both big universities, the ferries, and the Britomart transport hub.
Ponsonby · Kingsland · Mount Eden. From NZ$250/week. Cafés and bars, walking distance to the city centre, and the climb up Mount Eden's volcano on Sundays.
Devonport · Takapuna · Milford. From NZ$220/week. Harbour-side beaches and a ferry to the CBD; rents and commute times vary by suburb.
Study, work, or both: we guide you every step of the way, from your visa and throughout your stay.
TESTIMONIALS
One of my best discoveries in recent years. An agency that responds immediately, effective at resolving any situation, with a highly coordinated team of professionals that ensures top-quality support throughout your experience. Australia without Australian Way wouldn't have been nearly as amazing. THANKS 🫂
Ana Urrutia
2 years ago
I had issues with my WHV in Australia and ended up moving to New Zealand, and honestly, the support has been incredible. Eduardo gives you all the confidence and the push you need to start the adventure, and it's absolutely worth it. To anyone who's on the fence, the answer is YES!
Ana Calleja
7 months ago
What started as a temporary experience became a profound, wonderful life change. My daughter now lives in Melbourne, has obtained Australian citizenship, and has recently been offered a place to study Medicine.
Paula Barata
6 months ago
We were already at check-in, just over an hour before the flight, when they spotted an issue with the visa. We contacted them and within minutes they told us exactly what to do and had it all sorted.
Jose Luis Mora
1 month ago
They applied for my visa on July 1st and got it approved on the first try. When I arrived in Sydney, they kept supporting and guiding me throughout my entire stay.
Leticia Almodovar
7 months ago
Work
Auckland concentrates a third of New Zealand's population and an even greater share of jobs. Cafes, hotels, retail, and tourism hire international students all year round, with or without previous experience. The minimum wage is among the highest in the world, and you can see it in your account every week. We tell you how much people actually earn and how taxes work in our guide to working in New Zealand.
LIFESTYLE
Between two harbours. Black-sand beaches at Piha to the west, native forest trails in the Waitākere Ranges behind, and Waiheke Island 40 minutes away by ferry. Auckland is one of the few cities in the world where you can surf, hike and catch the train to work in the same day.
Community
One of the most diverse cities in the world, with strong Polynesian, Asian, European, and Māori communities. The Spanish-speaking community is active and easy to find: WhatsApp groups, weekly meetups, students from Argentina, Chile, Colombia, and Spain who have walked this path before you. You are not arriving alone. Do you prefer to compare before deciding? Here you have all the cities of New Zealand.
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