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Free profile review for International Students \u00b7 Licensed NZ Immigration Adviser \u00b7 LIA 201501330
Your Master's in New Zealand, planned for International Students \u2014 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.
Licensed by IAA · LIA 201501330
20+ years experience
India · China · Nepal · Bangladesh & beyond
Profile screening before any application
20+
Years Experience
1,000+
Student Placements
8+
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 5,000University of Auckland International Student Excellence
Up to NZD 10,000Victoria University Tongarewa
Up to NZD 5,000Otago International Master's Research Scholarship
NZD 15,000 + tuitionLincoln University International Excellence
Up to NZD 5,000NZ-ASEAN/SAARC Scholarships (Govt)
Full tuition + stipendMassey University VC Scholarship
Up to NZD 5,000Waikato International Excellence
Up to NZD 5,000Compliance 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.
The Pathway
How the pathway works after your Master's.
A realistic five-step view — built around what's within your control.
1
Choose the right Master's
Course matched to academics, budget, and post-study direction.
2
Complete study successfully
Maintain standing. Build relevant projects, capstones, references.
3
Explore post-study work eligibility
Based on the qualification, location of study, and rules in force.
4
Build relevant work experience
Target roles that match your field. Alignment matters more than just any job.
5
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
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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.
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.
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.
What does it cost to do a Master's in New Zealand?
Tuition is typically NZD 30,000-45,000 per year for international students. Add living costs (~NZD 20,000-25,000/year), health insurance, and visa fees. Realistic all-in: NZD 50,000-75,000/year. Some scholarships reduce this by 20-50%.
Can I work while studying?
Yes — international student visas allow 20 hours/week during semester and full-time during scheduled breaks. Many of our students cover living costs through part-time work.
What about post-study work rights?
After completing a Master's, you can apply for a Post-Study Work Visa for 3 years (open work permit). This is the standard pathway most students use to gain NZ work experience and qualify for residence.
Is New Zealand a real PR pathway?
Yes — through the Skilled Migrant Category (after gaining qualifying NZ work experience) and the Green List (certain in-demand occupations). We map a realistic 3-5 year residence timeline during the pathway review call.
What's the minimum GPA I need?
Most universities require 60-70% (or 7.0+/10) for taught Master's programs. Top-tier programs (Auckland Business School, Otago Medicine) need 75%+. We help you target programs you'll actually get into.
How long does the application take?
From start to visa: typically 4-6 months. We work backwards from your intake date to lock down: university applications (2-3 months), offer letter, tuition deposit, visa application (4-8 weeks).
Do you guarantee admission?
No. No honest adviser can. What we guarantee is licensed (IAA-regulated) advice, honest profile assessment, and a structured application that maximizes your chance.
What if I've had a visa refusal before?
We work with prior-refusal cases regularly — Canada, UK, Australia, even prior NZ refusals. The key is addressing the refusal honestly in your SOP, not hiding it. We've placed students with prior refusals successfully.
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.
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