Other valid domestic enrolments

A person may be a valid domestic enrolment if they are a person who is required to be treated as if they are not an international learner within the meaning set out in the Tertiary Education (Domestic Students) Notice 2024.

The table below sets out the evidence required for an enrolling TEO to verify the eligibility and identity of learners who are classified as domestic students under this notice.

The enrolling TEO must report these enrolments in line with the SDR and/or ITR manual and funding conditions set out in the 2024 Funding Conditions Catalogue.

If the below evidence requirements cannot be met (for example, because a learner does not have access to the documents described below), then the enrolling TEO should contact the TEC for further guidance.

The enrolling TEO must sight the original or certified copy of the evidence set out below. The enrolling TEO should ensure that it takes a copy of the evidence and retains that copy on file, for at least two years after the completion of the education or training in which the learner is enrolled.

Evidence provided must include:

an official letterhead, stamp and/or signature
the date of issue
(if relevant) the expiry date or effective period
the name of the learner (or the learner's family member, if relevant).

All visas must be valid and issued by Immigration New Zealand. To obtain any immigration-related evidence listed, contact Immigration New Zealand at Contact us | Immigration New Zealand.

If the enrolling TEO is unsure about whether the evidence provided is authentic, it should contact the issuer of the document to confirm its authenticity.

Requirements for other valid domestic enrolments

Tertiary Education (Domestic Students) Notice 2024	Evidence (in addition to proof of identity, and evidence of relevant prior study or other requirements)	Other matters that the enrolling TEO must confirm:
A person who has a letter from the Protocol Division of the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade confirming that they are for the time being entitled to any immunity from jurisdiction by or under the Diplomatic Privileges and Immunities Act 1968 or the Consular Privileges and Immunities Act 1971 (for the current academic year, and until the end of the year in which that status expires).	The letter from the Protocol Division of the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT).
A person who has made a claim to be recognised as a refugee or a protected person under Part 5 of the Immigration Act 2009, and who is the holder of a valid temporary visa.	A valid temporary visa issued by Immigration New Zealand to visit, work, or study in New Zealand; and Evidence that the learner has made a claim for refugee protection (such as a copy of their written claim to Immigration New Zealand or a letter from Immigration New Zealand confirming they are considering their claim) and a certified copy of a valid temporary visa.
A person who is: recognised as a refugee or a protected person under Part 5 of the Immigration Act 2009 who, for the time being, has not been granted a New Zealand residence class visa; the partner and any child in New Zealand of a person under point (i), being a person who is recognised as a refugee or a protected person under Part 5 of the Immigration Act 2009 who, for the time being, has not been granted a New Zealand residence class visa; the parent and any sibling in New Zealand of a person under point (i) who is a dependent child.	Evidence that the learner has been recognised as a refugee or protected person (such as a letter from Immigration New Zealand with the decision to grant refugee or protected person status); or Evidence from Immigration New Zealand (such as a letter) that the learner has been sponsored by the holder of a Refugee Family Support Resident Visa and that the learner is the partner or child of that person; or Evidence: that the learner's partner, parent, sibling, or child has been recognised as a refugee or protected person (such as a letter from Immigration New Zealand with the decision to grant refugee or protected person status); and of the learner's relationship with the family member who has been recognised as a refugee or protected person (including, if relevant, that the family member is a dependent child), such as a birth certificate or marriage certificate and/or correspondence from Immigration New Zealand.
A person who is in New Zealand to study under a New Zealand Government approved exchange programme at a tertiary education provider.	The learner’s Exchange Student Visa
A person who is enrolled in a Doctor of Philosophy programme at a New Zealand university.		Confirm that the learner is enrolled in a Doctor of Philosophy programme.
A person who: was enrolled on 31 December 2022 at a tertiary education provider for the purpose of participating in training or an apprenticeship that was funded by the Tertiary Education Commission through the Industry Training Fund (ITF) funding determination in force at the time and issued under section 419 of the Education and Training Act 2020; and continues to be enrolled in the same programme of study that is now funded by the Tertiary Education Commission through Determination of Design of Funding Mechanism: Delivery at Levels 3–7 (non-degree) on the New Zealand Qualification and Credentials Framework and all industry training (DQ3-7).		Confirm that the learner remains enrolled in a programme of study funded through the DQ3-7 Fund that was previously funded through the ITF, and that the learner was enrolled in that programme as of 31 December 2022.
A person who: is working in New Zealand on an Accredited Employer Work Visa; and is working in an occupation that is specified on the Immigration New Zealand Green List or within the scope of a sector agreement; and is studying a qualification delivered in the work-based mode of delivery; and the qualification has been identified by the appropriate Workforce Development Council (WDC) as being in the national interest; and the qualification has been approved by the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) as being in the national interest; and is enrolled in a programme of study or training, or part of a programme of study or training, that is funded by the Tertiary Education Commission.	The learner's Accredited Employer Work Visa; and A letter from the person's employer (or other official document such as an employment contract or statement of employment) that confirms the person's occupation.	Confirm that: The learner's occupation is listed on the Immigration New Zealand Green List or within the scope of a sector agreement; and The learner is studying in a programme on the TEC and WDC list of funded programmes for non-domestic learners; and The learner is studying in a programme, funded through the DQ3-7 Fund, and delivered in the work-based mode of delivery. Find what occupations are on the “Green List” at: Green List roles – Immigration New Zealand Find more about sector agreements – and the list of sectors with sector agreements in place – at: Sector agreements and hiring migrants on an AEWV – Immigration New Zealand Find what occupations are in the scope of a sector agreement at: AEWV roles exempt from paying the median wage – Immigration New Zealand Note: This search tool also includes sectors with wage exemptions, which are unique from sector agreements. You must choose a sector with a current sector agreement. To do this, use the ‘search for roles’ tool near the bottom of the page. Choose the sector name from the drop-down filter, click ‘search’, and the occupations in that sector agreement will display below.
A person who is: enrolled in a course of study or training funded by the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) for search and rescue training; and entitled to remain in New Zealand on a visa for at least six months from the date of their enrolment in that course of study or training.	Enrolled in search and rescue training funded by the TEC; and The learner's visa enabling them to stay in New Zealand, with a minimum expiry date of six months after the date of enrolment.	Confirm that the learner is enrolled in a course of study or training for search and rescue funded by the TEC.
A person who is: enrolled in a course of study or training funded by the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) through the Intensive Literacy and Numeracy English Language Teaching (ELT) Fund or the Adult and Community Education (ACE) Fund; and residing in New Zealand on either a Partner of a New Zealander Work Visa, a Partner of a New Zealander Visitor Visa, or the 2022 Special Ukraine Visa.	The learner's Partner of a New Zealander Work Visa, a Partner of a New Zealander Visitor Visa, or the 2022 Special Ukraine Visa.	Confirm that the learner is enrolled in a course of study or training through the ELT Fund or ACE Fund.
A person who is enrolled at a tertiary education provider in a short-term work-related training course that: receives no funding from the Tertiary Education Commission under section 419 of the Education and Training Act 2020; and is for a period of 10 days or less; and is required by their employer for the particular work being undertaken.	The learner's visa that enables them to work in New Zealand; and A letter or email from the learner's employer confirming that the training course the learner is enrolled in is required for the particular work being undertaken.