Licensed Immigration Advisers · IAA Registered

Your Journey to New Zealand Starts Here

From student visas to permanent residence, our licensed advisers guide you through every step. Bilingual support in English and Chinese, with a proven track record of successful applications.

Student Visa
Work Visa
Residence
98% Visa Success Rate
10+ Years of Experience
2,000+ Happy Clients
50+ Partner Institutions

Complete Visa Solutions

Whatever your goal — studying, working, or settling in New Zealand — we have the expertise to make it happen.

Student Visa

Full support for fee-paying student visas, including offer of place, financial evidence, and study plans. We work with schools, polytechnics, and all eight NZ universities.

Work Visa

Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV), Post-Study Work Visa, and Working Holiday applications. We help you understand your options after graduation.

Residence

Skilled Migrant Category, Green List pathways, and residence from work. We build a long-term strategy from your first visa to permanent residence.

Partner & Family Visa

Partnership-based visas, dependent child visas, and parent category applications. Keep your family together while you study or work in NZ.

Visitor Visa

Visitor visas for tourism, family visits, and parents accompanying young students. Clear guidance on documents and funds requirements.

Complex Cases & Appeals

Section 61 requests, declined application reviews, and character or medical waivers. Honest assessment and experienced representation for difficult situations.

Find Your Perfect Study Pathway

Free school and course placement service. We partner with institutions across New Zealand to match you with the right programme.

Primary & Secondary

Schools

  • Public and private school placement
  • Guardian visa support for parents
  • Homestay and accommodation arrangement
  • Ongoing pastoral care and progress updates
Vocational & English

Polytechnics & PTEs

  • Te Pūkenga and private training providers
  • English language courses (IELTS prep)
  • Green List aligned qualifications
  • Study-to-work-to-residence planning

Trusted Advisers, Real Results

Licensed & Accountable

Our advisers are licensed by the Immigration Advisers Authority (IAA). Your application is handled legally, ethically, and professionally.

Bilingual Service

Full service in English and Mandarin Chinese. No detail gets lost in translation — from first consultation to final approval.

Transparent & Timely

Fixed fees agreed upfront, no hidden costs. Regular progress updates so you always know where your application stands.

End-to-End Support

Beyond the visa: airport pickup, accommodation, bank accounts, IRD numbers, and settling-in support. We stay with you after you land.

Four Simple Steps

1

Free Assessment

Tell us about your background and goals. We assess your eligibility and recommend the best pathway — free and no obligation.

2

Plan & Prepare

We agree on a strategy and fixed fee, then prepare a personalised document checklist and gather everything needed.

3

Lodge & Track

Your licensed adviser lodges the application with Immigration New Zealand and handles all correspondence on your behalf.

4

Approval & Beyond

Visa granted! We help you plan your arrival and stay available for your next step — renewal, work visa, or residence.

Stories from Our Clients

★★★★★

"My student visa was declined once before I found Kiwi Pathway. They identified the problem, rebuilt my application, and it was approved in three weeks. Now I'm studying at the University of Auckland!"

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Li Wei Student Visa · University of Auckland
★★★★★

"From my daughter's school placement to my own visitor visa, everything was handled in one place. The team explained every step in Chinese, which made a huge difference for our family."

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Mrs. Zhang Parent · Auckland
★★★★★

"They planned my whole journey: diploma, post-study work visa, then residence under the Green List. Three years later I'm a permanent resident. Professional and honest from day one."

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Rahul S. Residence · Christchurch

Common Questions

Most student visa applications are processed within 4–8 weeks, but this varies by season and case complexity. We recommend starting at least 3 months before your intended course start date.

You generally need to show tuition fees plus NZD $20,000 per year for living costs (or $17,000 for school students). We'll advise on acceptable funds evidence for your specific situation.

Most full-time tertiary students can work up to 20 hours per week during the semester and full-time during scheduled holidays. Your visa conditions will state your work rights.

A common pathway is: study an eligible qualification → Post-Study Work Visa → skilled employment → residence via the Skilled Migrant Category or Green List. We design your study plan with residence in mind from the start.

In New Zealand it is illegal for anyone to give immigration advice unless they are licensed by the IAA or exempt (e.g. lawyers). A licensed adviser is trained, regulated, and accountable — protecting you from costly mistakes.

Start with a Free Consultation

Tell us about your plans and we'll get back to you within one business day.

Email

info@kiwipathways.co.nz

Phone / WeChat

+64 9 123 4567 · KiwiPathwaysNZ

Office

Level 5, 123 Queen Street, Auckland CBD, New Zealand

Hours

Mon–Fri 9:00am–5:30pm, Sat by appointment