AIS students in Auckland can usually find part-time work in retail, hospitality, services and campus-adjacent roles.

Common Part-Time Job Options

Students around Mt Albert and wider Auckland may look for roles such as:

Job type	Where students may find it
Retail assistant	Shops, supermarkets and malls
Cafe or restaurant staff	Cafes, restaurants and takeaway outlets
Barista or kitchen hand	Hospitality businesses near campus and transport hubs
Customer service assistant	Reception, call-centre and service roles
Warehouse or stockroom assistant	Logistics and retail back-of-house work
Tutor or support helper	Subject support or private tutoring where eligible
Event staff	Auckland venues, campus events and hospitality functions
Campus or hostel support	On-campus or student accommodation roles

Where To Look

Students can start with AIS career support, then use Student Job Search, Seek, Trade Me Jobs, LinkedIn and Auckland-based employers. The area around Mt Albert and the wider central-west Auckland corridor gives students access to a broad range of local work options.

Work Rights Reminder

Part-time work depends on your New Zealand student visa conditions. Students should check the allowed weekly hours and any break-period rules before accepting a role.

Balancing Work And Study

AIS is built around small classes and a steady three-semester rhythm, so students should keep work under control and prioritise attendance and assignments.

A sensible plan is to:

• Wait until the first weeks of study have settled
• Choose shifts that fit your timetable
• Avoid over-committing during assessment periods
• Keep transport time in mind if living away from campus
• Use internships and career support alongside paid work

Student Takeaway

Part-time work can help with living costs and Auckland experience, but the main goal at AIS is steady progress through your qualification.