Neutral, official-fact guides to work rights and post-study options in Australia and New Zealand — student work-hours rules, the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485), part-time and graduate jobs, and the Tax File Number — each pointing you to the official government source.
Work rights and post-study visas are set by government and change often. These guides present the facts neutrally — the student-visa work-hours limit, Australia’s Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) and its two streams, how to find part-time and graduate work, and how the Tax File Number and superannuation work through the ATO. They are general information, not immigration, tax, or financial advice, and they make no promise of a job, income, visa, or permanent residence. Always verify volatile details on the official Department of Home Affairs, Immigration New Zealand, and ATO sources before acting.
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Guides for Australia & New Zealand
15 of 15 guides in this hub are for Australia & New Zealand.
Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485) Guide
Australia's Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) — its two streams, who it is broadly for, and why eligibility, age limits, and stay duration must be confirmed on the official Department of Home Affairs source.
Read guideWorking While Studying in Australia: Rules
Work rights for international students in Australia on a student visa (subclass 500) — including the work-hours limit during term — with links to the Department of Home Affairs and Study Australia pages for the current rule.
Read guidePart-Time Jobs for International Students in Australia
The kinds of part-time work international students commonly do in Australia, how to look for jobs, and how work hours are tied to your student-visa conditions — with no income guarantees.
Read guideTax File Number (TFN) and Working in Australia
Australia's Tax File Number (TFN): what it is, why you generally need one to work, applying through the ATO, and superannuation. Not financial or tax advice.
Read guideSkilled Migration to Australia: Points System Guide
Australia's points-tested skilled migration — how the SkillSelect Expression of Interest works, what the points test covers, and where to verify the current requirements with the Department of Home Affairs.
Read guideSubclass 189 Skilled Independent Visa Guide
The Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) — a points-tested permanent visa that does not require sponsorship or nomination, with all current criteria deferred to the Department of Home Affairs.
Read guideSubclass 190 State Nominated Visa Guide
The Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) — a points-tested permanent visa that requires nomination by an Australian state or territory, with all current criteria deferred to the Department of Home Affairs.
Read guideSubclass 491 Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa Guide
The Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) — a points-tested provisional visa for regional Australia that can lead to permanent residence, with all current criteria deferred to the Department of Home Affairs.
Read guidePermanent Residency Pathways After Studying in Australia
How studying, working, and skilled migration can connect in Australia — presented as facts only, with no guarantee that study leads to permanent residence, and all current rules deferred to the Department of Home Affairs.
Read guideNew Zealand Post-Study Work Visa Guide
The New Zealand Post Study Work Visa — what it is, how the length is tied to your qualification and where you studied, and where to verify the current rules on the Immigration New Zealand website.
Read guideWorking While Studying in New Zealand: Rules
The rules for working while you study in New Zealand on a student visa — including the part-time hour limits during term and how to verify the current conditions with Immigration New Zealand.
Read guideSkilled Migrant Category Resident Visa (New Zealand) Guide
New Zealand's Skilled Migrant Category resident visa — a points-based residence pathway revised in 2023 to a points system, with all current criteria deferred to Immigration New Zealand.
Read guideGreen List Occupations in New Zealand Guide
New Zealand's Green List — roles identified as in demand that can have streamlined work-to-residence and residence pathways, with the full occupation list deferred to Immigration New Zealand.
Read guideStudying in Australia & New Zealand
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