This is to educate you about the school calendar and the necessary information you need to know about the school admission date, graduation dates and other things been observed in the school, example holidays and breaks
What Employers Are Offering
- ✔ Employer-provided health & medical insurance
- ✔ Visa sponsorship & legal work authorization
- ✔ Relocation assistance & settlement support
- ✔ Long-term employment & benefit coverage
- ✔ Permanent residency pathways (eligible roles)
I hope this information will guide you through
Employment Benefit Eligibility Information
Applicants searching for international employment opportunities often compare roles offering employer-sponsored insurance coverage, relocation support, and legally compliant work authorization programs.
- Jobs with employer-provided health insurance benefits
- Visa sponsorship positions including medical coverage
- Full-time employment with dental and vision insurance
- High salary jobs offering worker protection benefits
- Healthcare and caregiver roles including insurance coverage
Understanding benefit eligibility requirements helps applicants evaluate qualified employment offers before submitting immigration applications.
November 2026
| Date | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Tuesday 1 | Closing date for round three applications for doctoral admission and doctoral scholarships. |
| Tuesday 1 | Closing date for Wellington Graduate Awards and Master’s-by-Thesis scholarships. |
| Monday 7 | International students’ Orientation week for Trimester 3. |
| Thursday 10 | Last day for adding Trimester 3 courses and programmes. |
| Thursday 10 | Online enrolment closes for Trimester 3. |
| Friday 11 | Deadline for payment of fees for Trimester 3 courses (November–December 2026 and November 2026–February 2026 courses). |
| Saturday 12 | End-year examination period ends. |
| Monday 14 | Trimester 3 begins. |
| Friday 18 | Last day for adding Trimester 3 courses (November–December 2026 courses). |
| Friday 18 | Last day to receive a refund for withdrawal from Trimester 3 courses (November–December 2026 courses). |
| Thursday 24 | Grade entry deadline for Trimester 2 and full-year courses (except LAWS 100–399 courses). |
| Friday 25 | Last day for adding Trimester 3 courses (November 2026–February 2026 courses). |
| Friday 25 | Last day to receive a refund for withdrawal from Trimester 3 courses (November 2026–February 2026 courses). |
| Tuesday 29 | Grade entry deadline for Trimester 2 and full-year LAWS 100–399 courses. |
Insurance & Worker Protection Requirements
Before visa approval, many employer-sponsored programs require proof of valid health insurance coverage and worker protection compliance. Immigration authorities verify medical coverage eligibility before granting work authorization.
Depending on the destination country, foreign employees may also need workplace injury protection, employer liability coverage, and travel medical insurance during relocation.
- Mandatory health insurance for visa holders
- Workplace accident and employer liability protection
- Travel and relocation medical coverage
- Insurance verification during immigration processing
Confirm insurance compliance requirements before submitting a work permit application.
December 2026
| Date | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Thursday 1 | Deadline for applications to limited-entry programmes and limited-entry courses. |
| Friday 2 | Graduate Diploma of Teaching and Master of Teaching and Learning programmes end. |
| Wednesday 7 | Graduation ceremonies at the Michael Fowler Centre. |
| Wednesday 7 | Te Hui Whakapūmau graduation ceremony at the Michael Fowler Centre. |
| Thursday 8 | Graduation ceremonies at the Michael Fowler Centre. |
| Wednesday 14 | Last day for withdrawal from Trimester 3 courses (November–December 2026 courses). After this date, Associate Dean approval is required. |
| Tuesday 20 | University closes 5pm for all staff not required for essential services or T3 teaching and teaching support (reopens 11 January 2026) Summer break |
| Thursday 22 | Last day of teaching for 2026. |
January 2026
| Date | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Friday 6 | Deadline for payment of fees for Trimester 3 January-February 2026 courses. |
| Monday 9 | Trimester 3 resumes. |
| Wednesday 11 | University re-opens. |
| Friday 13 | No addition of Trimester 3 January–February 2026 courses after this date. |
| Friday 13 | After this date, students giving notice of withdrawal from a Trimester 3 January–February 2026 course will not receive a refund of tuition fees. |
| Friday 13 | Grades available in Student Records for Trimester 3 courses ending in December 2026. (except Faculty of Law). |
| Friday 20 | Admission applications due for new students and returning students applying for a new programme. |
| Monday 23 | Wellington Anniversary Day (University closed). |
| Friday 27 | Last day for withdrawal from Trimester 3 November 2026 – February 2026 courses. After this date, the Associate Dean’s approval is required |
