Work visa dillema

Hey guys.. new member here..

i just finished up my graduate search visa yesterday (currently on interim visa) have had logged a application for a work visa employer specific. My employer is the same but the work contract will finish up 26 Oct '14. I have done Leve 6 Diploma in ICT and my job is study related. I work as a techincal analsyt for a very reputable telecommunication company. I know the employer work specific visa is mainly given for 2 years or more but my case is that I have a end date of my work contract. Does INZ grant work visa for short duration as well or they simply decline the application ? keeping in my mind that my job is on the LTSSL list. Any inputs will be really appreciated. Very scared and nervous.

anyone can chime in please.. having sleepless nights :(

It is possible to get a shorter Post Study Visa - employer assisted. Then if you can get another similar job before the end of the first one, you could apply for more time - up to a max of 2 years. I did this for a client a few months back. Good luck!