Can the spouse work in both New Zealand and UAE while the student is studying?

In New Zealand, spouses of eligible international students (usually those enrolled in Level 9 Master’s or above) may be able to apply for a Partner of Student Work Visa, which allows them to work full-time. In the UAE, a spouse can only work if they obtain their own separate employment visa sponsored by an employer. There is no automatic dependent work permission just because the student is studying.