This information is very generalised, for individual circumstances you must check with the NZ Immigration Department. You will probably need to get one or more of the following visas/permits for New Zealand;

You can....

• study at a school recognised by the NZQA.
• apply for a student visa in NZ.

• work, unless you are doing a 2 year degree/diploma qualification.
• travel after your course - Visas are valid from the start to the finish of your course. To travel after your course you must get a visitor permit which is usually no problem.

You can...

• travel in NZ for 3 months.
• apply for extra visas up to 9 months total.
• get the permit at the airport (most nationalities).
• study one course for up to 3 months.

• work.

You can..

• work for 1 year.
• get one if you are from Japan
• get one if you are from Korea

• get 2 working holiday visas.
• apply for a working holiday visa in NZ, you must apply at home.