NZ Recommend Majors
Culinary Arts
Culinary Arts
As a world-renowned tourist destination, New Zealand boasts a highly developed dining and hospitality culture, making job advertisements for chefs constantly available across numerous hotels and restaurants. For international job seekers, it is a field where you can apply regardless of your native language proficiency or visa status. Chefs with solid technical skills and experience generally find it much easier to secure employment compared to other professions.
Graduation Pathway
AUT
New Zealand Culinary Arts Degree Pathway
※Eligible for Partner Work Visa and Dependent Child Tuition Fee Waiver during studies.
Bachelor of Culinary Arts_Level 7 – 3Years
- Requires IELTS overall 6.0 or an approved English pathway program
- Eligible for a 3-year Post-Study Work Visa
- Profession: Chef, Artisan food producer, Consultant, Owner/operator small business, Food and beverage manager, Food stylist, Product developer, Professional chef, Teacher
Le Cordon Bleu (웰링턴)
New Zealand Culinary Arts Degree Pathway
※ Eligible for Partner Work Visa and Dependent Child Tuition Fee Waiver during studies.
Bachelor of culinary arts & Business_Level 7 – 3Years
- Requires IELTS overall 6.0 or an approved English pathway program
- Eligible for a 3-year Post-Study Work Visa
- Profession: Chef, Artisan food producer, Consultant, Owner/operator small business, Food and beverage manager, Food stylist, Product developer, Professional chef, Teacher
PBRS
New Zealand Cookery Diploma Pathway
International Diploma in Food Preparation and Cookery Supervision – (Advanced) Level 5
- Requires IELTS overall 6.0 or an equivalent English test approved by NZQA
- Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) pathway
- Profession: Chef, Artisan food producer, Consultant, Owner/operator small business, Food and beverage manager, Food stylist, Product developer, Professional chef, Teacher
Career Prospects After Graduation
The Culinary Arts program goes beyond basic cooking skills, allowing students to master advanced Western culinary techniques. It supports students in becoming well-rounded chefs equipped with management capabilities, theoretical knowledge, hygiene management skills, and restaurant management insights.Particularly in New Zealand, the profession of a chef experiences chronic skill shortages, making it relatively easier for foreigners to secure employment compared to other occupations. Students can work part-time up to 20 hours per week alongside their studies to build practical experience. Upon completing a 2-year diploma or degree program, you can apply for a Post-Study Work Visa, allowing you to secure employment and subsequently obtain a 3-year work visa.
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