Work abroad in New Zealand

Before Departure

• Support, help, and advice from an appointed programme coordinator before departure
• Extensive guidance and support when applying for the Working Holiday Visa
• Help when taking out travel insurance
• Possibility to book Cowboy Training in New Zealand
• Possibility to book a diving course with subsequent volunteer work in Fiji
• Possibility to book an English language course - please contact us for more information

In New Zealand

• Transfer from the airport to your accommodation in Auckland
• 3 overnight stays in a shared hostel room after arrival in Auckland, breakfast included
• Detailed info-workshop in Auckland
• Help when opening a New Zealand bank account
• Help applying for a New Zealand tax file number
• Access to help in our partner organisation’s office in Auckland: Job and accommodation assistance, computers, information, international lounge, etc.
• Individual advice and help with the job search
• Exclusive TravelWorks job databank with hundreds of job opportunities
• Assistance creating a CV
• Internet access in the office in Auckland
• SIM-Card (to be used with a mobile phone)
• 12 months of mail storage and mail-forwarding in New Zealand
• Possibility of inexpensive luggage storage
• Membership in BBH and YHA hostel organisations (discount cards for accommodation, excursions, busses, etc.)
• Sales point for bus passes, organised tours, WWOOF membership, etc.
• Possibility to take part in organised social events
• Local English-speaking contact partner
• Local 24-hour emergency number
• Certificate upon return

Prices

You must meet the following requirements in order to take part in the work abroad in New Zealand programme:

• Age: 18-30 years
• Language: Knowledge of English
• Practical experience: Not necessary, but an advantage for several jobs
• Other: See Working Holiday Visa Requirements
  

Aside from the programme costs, you should factor in the following expenses:      

• Visa costs
• Travel Insurance
• Accommodation and meals during the rest of your stay
• Possible vaccinations for flight stop-overs in other foreign countries
• Personal expenses for excursions, transportation, etc.