The Working Holiday Scheme
is open to travellers from the UK, USA,
Ireland, Germany, Canada, Malaysia, Singapore,
Thailand, Norway, The Netherlands, Belgium,
Sweden. For more information on Working
Holiday Scheme visit the official goverment
immigration website at www.immigration.govt.nz
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To work in New Zealand you need a work permit, visa or
to be part of the Working Holiday Scheme.
Common Types of Work Available
Labour & Construction: Most jobs
to be found in main centres.
Hospitality: Wide range of jobs available
for travellers (bar work, waiting tables, working in
hotels, tourist operators)
Farm Work: large numbers of travellers
required for fruit picking in Hawkes Bay, Nelson, Marlborough
and Central Otago.
Tax Requirements
Everyone working in New Zealand requires a tax number
(IRD number). You can download a form to apply for a
IRD number at www.ird.govt.nz.
Banking
Many business require employees to have a bank account
so they can pay wages directly into an employees bank
account. It is easy for travellers to open an account
with all the major banks in New Zealand
Accommodation
Many travellers on working holidays will choice to
stay at backpackers or other budget accommodation. For
information on Backpackers
in New Zealand visit or accommodation
guide. Another alternative is to rent a
room or house. Only a small percent of rental properties
will be funished. Hence you will usually need to provide
your own furniture.
Transport
Public transport in New Zealand is limited. Hence many
travellers will buy a vehicle. There are also a wide
range of rental car and bus companies. Visit our New
Zealand transport guide for information
about rental cars,
campervans,
buses,
and ferries operating in New Zealand.
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