Arrival in New Zealand
Employment
Policies
An MIT staff member will meet the student at the airport on arrival and assist with any travel arrangements and transportation to their accommodation, if required.
International students may be eligible to work 20 hours per week during their studies.
For details on Insurance and the MIT Cancellations, Withdrawals and Transfers of International Students Policy see page 72.
Students must participate in an international orientation programme at MIT. This includes information to help the student adjust to study at MIT, counselling on programmes, student visas, New Zealand life and culture.
Living expenses Students will need to make sure they have enough money to live on, over and above the tuition fees they have paid for their programme. Expenses will vary depending on a student’s lifestyle but as a guide they will need NZ$200–NZ$250 per week for accommodation and basic living expenses. This amounts to NZ$10,000 – NZ$12,000 per year.
On graduation, if eligible, successful graduates may gain a one year Graduate Job Search Work Permit. For all details please contact Immigration New Zealand. Web: www.immigration.govt.nz Student Permits and Graduate Job Search Work Permits are processed by MIT’s International Administration, Academic Registry. Location: J Block, South Campus
Campus locations and transport MIT is easily accessible. Students can choose between bus and train services or use their own private transport. Conveniently located near the Southern Motorway, students have easy access to the most direct route in and out of the Auckland region. MIT has plenty of free parking available on site and in surrounding streets.
Student visa application procedure
For a campus map see page 75.
Full details of visa and permit requirements, advice on rights to employment in New Zealand while studying, and reporting requirements are available through Immigration New Zealand (INZ). Web: www.immigration.govt.nz Students must allow sufficient time for their local INZ office to process their application.
www.manukau.ac.nz/international • international@manukau.ac.nz • www.facebook.com/manukau.international
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