Work & Travel New Zealand

With its surreal natural beauty, unique flora and fauna, and quirky charm, New Zealand offers each of its visitors an unforgettable adventure. This program gives you the freedom to experience the best of New Zealand for up to a year. Want to surf in January? Ski in July? Go kayaking in the Abel Tasman National Park? Try your hand at fruit-picking on an organic farm? Whatever kind of adventure you have in mind, chances are you can do it in New Zealand.

Program Details

As a Participant in Work & Travel New Zealand you’ll receive:

  • Assistance on how to obtain a visa
  • Welcome on arrival at the airport in Auckland. A representative will meet and escort you to one of the best hostels in town where you stay free for two nights; breakfast is included (extra nights available for $21 per night)
  • An orientation session with useful information on rights and obligations while working in New Zealand
  • Assistance in opening a bank account and getting a local tax file number
  • Access to a job referral service
  • A weekly e-newsletter with job notices
  • Advice on accommodation options throughout New Zealand
  • Access to discounted international accident and sickness insurance
  • Access to lounge area at our cooperator’s central offices in Auckland with free Internet access, a job notice board, and quiet area to make phone calls
  • Access to an online Members Lounge
  • 24-hour emergency contact number
  • Mail holding and forwarding services
  • 5 days of free luggage storage (additional luggage storage offered for $20/month)
  • BBH membership (www.bbh.co.nz) with NZ$20 worth of calling
  • ISE card - International Student & Youth Exchange Identification Card

Program Fee

 $695

Program Length

Up to 1 year

Program Start Dates

Year round

Participant Requirements

To participate in Work & Travel New Zealand, you must:

  • Be between the ages of 18 and 30 and in good health
  • Be a U.S. or Canadian citizen
  • Meet requirements for the Working Holiday Visa

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