50 highest-paying graduate jobs for international students in New Zealand

What's worse than discovering the perfect role, only to realise that, as an international student, you're not eligible? That feeling of frustration is all too familiar, isn't it?

The good news is that your search for a graduate or entry-level job in New Zealand just got a whole lot easier. Here at Prosple, we've gathered a selection of jobs that are not only open to international students and graduates like yourself, but offer generous pay too. Here are the top 100!

50 Highest-paying graduate jobs for international students

Where we got this data

• These are internships posted on our site in the last twelve months (July 2022 - July 2023) that accept Temporary Work Visa holders.
• The average salaries listed are the averages of the salary ranges that employers provide. So if an employer says an internship's salary range is $50k-$70k (pro-rated), then the average salary is $60k.

What next?

If you found a job you're interested in

If you found any interesting jobs that are currently live, apply away! 

If there are any employers who pique your interest but don't have live jobs right now, save them and be the first to know when positions open.

If you didn't find anything

There are only a handful of industries represented in this list so we get it if you didn't find anything for you. In that case, search for more jobs on Prosple and use our Work Authorization filter to find ones you're eligible for.

And when you've found a job you're interested in, make sure to check out reviews from grads who work at that organisation.

Either ways

Whether or not you found anything to your liking, we hope our list of high-paying jobs has been somewhat reassuring. Despite the challenges that come with your visa situation, there's actually a wide range of high-paying job opportunities waiting for international students like yourself at the end of the tunnel!

Just make sure to be prepared for when you do stumble upon the perfect opportunity! Check out our advice for launching your career in New Zealand. This includes:

• Our guide to making a New Zealand-appropriate resume
• Our guide to acing interviews with a method very popular in New Zealand
• Industry-specific advice and more!