Is PR guaranteed after study in New Zealand?

No. Residence outcomes depend on your occupation, employer, salary, NZ work experience, and rules in force. What is plannable is whether your course, field, and post-study direction support a credible residence pathway.

What budget should I realistically plan for an NZ Master's?

A working ballpark: NZD 30k–50k tuition plus NZD 20k–25k living per year — so plan for NZD 50–75k all-in for most Master's programs.

Can I apply if I haven't taken IELTS / PTE yet?

Yes. Start the evaluation now. We plan around the test, and conditional offers can sometimes be issued before your final score.

What if my academics are average — 60% with backlogs?

Average academics are not a deal-breaker on their own. We work with profiles in the 55–65% range and with backlogs. What matters is the right university tier, the right course type, and presenting the file honestly.

I had a past visa refusal. Is this still workable?

Often yes — but the file has to be built carefully. A previous refusal must be disclosed and addressed; SOP, financials, and course logic need to be tighter than a first-time applicant's.

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Free profile review for International Students · Licensed NZ Immigration Adviser · LIA 201501330

Your Master's in New Zealand, planned for International Students — by a Licensed Immigration Adviser.

In 48 hours we tell you: are you eligible, which 3 universities fit your profile, your visa-fit risk, and your realistic timeline.

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Licensed by IAA · LIA 201501330 20+ years experience India · China · Nepal · Bangladesh & beyond Profile screening before any application

Start with 3 quick questions

If your profile fits, you'll see the full evaluation form. We don't accept everyone.

Which intake are you planning? *

~2 minutes. Reviewed by a licensed adviser before any next step.

YOU’RE EARLY — THAT’S OK

We’ll reach out 6 months before your intake.

Full profile evaluations are reserved for students graduating within 12 months. Drop your details and you’ll get:

6-month pre-intake checklist (what to fix in your bachelor’s now)
IELTS / PTE prep roadmap so you don’t waste 6 months
University shortlist when your intake is 6 months out

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Years Experience

1,000+

Student Placements

NZ Universities

IAA

Licensed & Regulated

50+

Scholarships Available

What You Get

3 things you walk away with in 48 hours — free.

Drop your profile and you get back — from a Licensed NZ Immigration Adviser, not a chatbot or a junior agent:

1. Eligibility verdict.A real, honest yes/no on whether your profile fits NZ Master's entry — and what (if anything) to fix first. No "everyone qualifies!" theatrics.

2. 3-university shortlist.Three NZ universities matched to your CGPA, budget, and intake. Not a copy-paste brochure. Specific programs, specific reasons.

3. Post-study + PR pathway.How the 1-year Master's → 3-year work visa → Green List / Skilled Migrant route plays out for your specific course. So you plan now, not after graduation.

Why free?Because we'd rather screen you out now if you're not a fit than waste your time and ours. We only take on students whose profile actually has a realistic shot — that's how the licensed-adviser model works.

Scholarships for Indian Students

Postgraduate scholarships at NZ universities.

Merit-based funding offered directly by New Zealand universities to international postgraduate applicants from India. Most are applied as a tuition-fee waiver in your first year — eligibility and award amounts depend on academics, intake, and program. We help you build the strongest application possible.

NZ Excellence Awards (India)

Up to NZD 5,000

University of Auckland International Student Excellence

Up to NZD 10,000

Victoria University Tongarewa

Up to NZD 5,000

Otago International Master's Research Scholarship

NZD 15,000 + tuition

Lincoln University International Excellence

Up to NZD 5,000

NZ-ASEAN/SAARC Scholarships (Govt)

Full tuition + stipend

Massey University VC Scholarship

Up to NZD 5,000

Waikato International Excellence

Up to NZD 5,000

Compliance note. Scholarship eligibility, value, and selection criteria are set by each university and updated annually. Award is not guaranteed. We help you target the right scholarship for your profile and submit a competitive application as part of the offer process.

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The Pathway

How the pathway works after your Master's.

A realistic five-step view — built around what's within your control.

Choose the right Master's

Course matched to academics, budget, and post-study direction.

Complete study successfully

Maintain standing. Build relevant projects, capstones, references.

Explore post-study work eligibility

Based on the qualification, location of study, and rules in force.

Build relevant work experience

Target roles that match your field. Alignment matters more than just any job.

Plan your residence pathway

Map a realistic route based on occupation, employer, and current policy.

Compliance note. Residence outcomes depend on your profile, field, employer alignment, and immigration rules in force at the time. We do not promise a visa or PR. We help you plan realistically from the beginning.

Manish Paitka

CEO · Licensed Immigration Adviser
New Zealand

LIA No. 201501330

20+ years of experience · 1,000+ student placements

Accredited & Regulated by

Immigration Advisers Authority, NZ

About CHARMS NZ

Your trusted Licensed Adviser for New Zealand

CHARMS NZ is led by Manish Paitka (LIA 201501330), a fully licensed and regulated Immigration Adviser registered with New Zealand's Immigration Advisers Authority (IAA). With 20+ years of experience and 1,000+ student placements, CHARMS has built a reputation as one of the most trusted education and immigration consultancies serving South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.

Our long-term commitment is to personally guide clients through every step of their NZ journey — from application through study, post-study work, and residence planning. We specialise in student visas, post-study work, skilled migrant residence, and investor visa cases.

Education Specialists

Established player in NZ student visa and university placement.

Investor Visa Experts

Active Investor Plus — Growth & Balanced category guidance.

IAA Licensed

Fully regulated under NZ Immigration Advisers Licensing Act.

Global Reach

Representation across India, UAE, Philippines & Europe.

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Why a Profile-Led Approach

Why serious students prefer a profile-led approach.

Not generic counseling, admission chasing, or course pushing. Structured eligibility, regulated guidance, decisions made with the visa and pathway in mind from day one.

Honest profile evaluation first

We assess fit, identify weaknesses, tell you what the application actually looks like — before you commit.

Filter before the file goes out

Stronger filtering at the front means stronger applications, fewer refusals, better visa outcomes.

University + visa + pathway, together

Course selection considers admission, visa fit, and post-study direction in the same conversation.

India-specific support

Documentation, financials, sponsor structure, English test gaps, gap years, backlogs — handled with India-context knowledge.

End-to-end accountability

Application through study, post-study work and residence — same adviser, one continuous plan.

Regulated complaints process

Working with a licensed adviser gives formal accountability — not a freelance "agent".

Student Success

What students say about working with Charms NZ.

Real outcomes from profile-led planning — admissions, visa, post-study work, residence pathway.

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Honest Answers

Questions serious applicants ask before deciding.

No marketing-speak. The realistic answers students and parents actually need.

Profile Evaluation

Get your NZ Master's eligibility & pathway review.

Complete this profile so we can assess suitability, shortlist the right route, and avoid wasting time on poor-fit applications.

Before you start. We review profiles more seriously when academics, budget, and timeline are clearly shared. The more honest the form, the better the evaluation.

1Identity
2Academic profile
3Pathway intent

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Your contact details

So we can reach you with your evaluation outcome.

Full name* Please enter your full name.

Mobile / WhatsApp*We use WhatsApp for evaluation updates. Valid mobile required.

Email* Valid email required.

Country / Nationality* Please select your country.

Where are you now?* Onshore and offshore applicants have different timelines. Please select.

City* Required.

Academic profile

Honest answers help us match you to the right tier of universities.

Highest qualification* Please select.

Graduation year* Required.

Percentage / CGPA*Use whatever your transcript shows. Required.

Backlogs* Cleared backlogs included. Universities verify. Please select.

English test status* Please select.

Work experience* Please select.

Pathway intent

Helps us understand timeline, budget reality, and long-term direction.

Preferred intake* Please select.

Preferred field of study* Please select.

Estimated annual budget* Be realistic — we shortlist universities to match. Please select.

Passport status* Please select.

Any previous visa refusal?* Disclosure is mandatory. Please select.

Spouse / dependent planning?* Please select.

Why specifically New Zealand for your Master's?*Vague answers ("to settle abroad") reduce evaluation priority. Please share a few sentences.

I'm planning to apply within the next 3–12 months and willing to invest the time and budget seriously.

Serious applicants only Profile reviewed before next step Confidential, never sold