 Following his release by Colorado at the end of their 2018 season, Colvey announced his decision to retire from playing professional football, choosing to pursue a career as a physician's assistant for better financial security and long-term stability.On 12 May 2016 he was named in the 23-man squad for the All Whites for the 2016 OFC Nations Cup.Colvey made his debut for the senior New Zealand national football team in a 2016 OFC Nations Cup 3–1 win over Fiji.