Can I look after a child in New Zealand who has a student visa?
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- Can I look after a child in New Zealand who has a student visa?
If you are the parent or legal guardian of a student enrolling in school years 1 to 13, or who is aged 17 years or younger, you may be issued a Guardian of a Student visitor visa so you can live with and care for the student.
You would be lodging a visitor visa application with evidence that you meet the guardianship policy requirements.
You can find information about applying for the Guardian of a Student visitor visa, including the requirements, on our website.
Guardian of a Student visitor visa
If a guardian wants to work or study part time, they may apply for a variation of conditions to study/work between the hours of 9:30am and 2:30pm Monday to Friday (inclusive). The guardian will have to provide the employment contract or job offer with the application, in order to show the hours of employment.
A person in New Zealand holding a Guardian of a Student visitor visa cannot apply for an Essential Skills work visa, Specific Purpose or Event work visa or a student visa.
If the guardian needs to travel offshore for an emergency situation the student can apply for a variation of conditions to their student visa to temporarily exempt them from the requirement to live with their guardian in New Zealand.