r/newzealand r/palmy r/MasseyUniversity r/InternationalStudents r/IndianStudentsAbroad
Hi everyone,
I’m from India and I’ll be joining the Master of Environmental Management program at Massey University (Manawatū campus, Palmerston North) in July 2026.
I have around 8 years of experience in environmental engineering, ETP operations, environmental compliance, project management, and auditing in India. I’m really excited to start my journey in New Zealand.
I wanted to ask current students and locals about the current situation in Palmerston North regarding:
• Part-time jobs for international students
• On-campus jobs at Massey University
• Availability of casual jobs in retail, supermarkets, cafés, warehouses, etc.
• Current accommodation/rent situation in Palmy
• Cost of living for students
• Any advice for newcomers arriving in July
I’m planning to actively apply for part-time work as soon as I arrive and would really appreciate practical advice on:
best websites/apps for jobs
whether walking in with CVs still works
areas where students usually find work
how difficult/easy the market currently is
Also, if anyone from Massey or Palmerston North would like to connect, feel free to comment or message me.
Thanks in advance — looking forward to joining the Massey community and New Zealand soon!