Can I work as an unpaid research intern in a university in New?
A person on a Visitor Visa may undertake volunteer work if they meet a number of conditions, chief among these are: That the purpose of the visit to New Zealand is not exclusively to volunteer in the country, and The work carried out does not provide any reward, including accommodation, a vehicle, money, food, etc. So you could do unpaid research intern work at a university, however, you would need to be careful that you genuinely do not receive anything in return. Further, you would also need to ensure that the research work is not the only reason for coming to New Zealand.