Jenza Work New Zealand
‘If they’d only stop searching for that darn ring, they’d realise that JENZA makes getting your working holiday visa, moving to New Zealand and finding a job simple,’ muttered Gandalf.
Work and travel in New Zealand with IENA and JENZA for 12 months.
The Jenza difference
Backpacker-friendly employers, a high minimum wage and spellbinding scenery – New Zealand is working holiday magic. A New Zealand working holiday visa allows you to do casual or career jobs – giving you the flexibility to fund your adventures with ski season, vineyard or hospitality jobs, or grow your career or trade in Auckland, Christchurch or Wellington. Plus, Brits can now apply until they’re 35 and extend their visa for up to three years. (Millennials rejoice!)
We use our roadtesters’ experience to shape yours. Which is how we know your first week sets you up with everything you need to live and work in New Zealand.
The worst part of job hunting? All of it. Which is why we source and vet hundreds of jobs. Interview before you go, when you land and for your whole visa.
From applying for your New Zealand working holiday visa to included essentials like your tax number and New Zealand bank account – we work out the details.
Green with envy
We provide the working holiday visa, pre-arranged job and arrival support you need to live and work in New Zealand.
Starting in Auckland, spend the first week of your working holiday with travellers like you. With seven nights’ hostel accommodation, job workshops, day trips, nights out and a three-day Bay of Islands trip included – it's everything you need to start working in New Zealand. Plus, meet your future flatmate/vanmate/life partner (possibly).
You can then head off to start your working holiday job. Or, hit the road to explore, picking up vetted jobs on our Job Hub as you travel. (Oh yeah, we also include a car and camper buying workshop in your first week. Thought. Of. Everything).
Who and for how long
To be eligible for a working holiday visa in New Zealand, you must be aged 18-30 or 18-35 (nationality dependent). Which means you must submit your application before your 31st or 36th birthday. Most European passport holders will be issued with either a 12 or 24 month visa. For the full list of eligible passport holders and duration, check here.
JENZA will issue your visa for you. Visas are issued electronically and typically take 2-3 weeks. Once approved, you have 12 months to enter New Zealand. You can apply year-round.
You don’t need to have a job lined up to apply for your visa, but you must be able to prove you have NZD $4,200 in support funds when you enter New Zealand.
Where and what you can do
Good times for working holidaymakers, New Zealand has one of the highest minimum wages in the world (NZD $22.70 an hour) and post-pandemic, jobs to fill.
Your visa allows you to work anywhere in the country and pretty much do any type of job – from casual to career work.
Typical working holiday jobs include working in hospitality, tourism, sales, retail and seasonal work such as fruit picking and working in vineyards (quietly does a responsible drinking ‘yay’). Hospitality and farm work often include discounted staff accommodation – making them a great option for saving money, making friends and living in epic locations.
You can also work in industries related to your career, education or trade – such as construction, finance, marketing, nursing, beauty and everything between. Here your earning potential will be higher – especially with up to three years with the same or multiple employers to build up your experience and skills.
Auckland arrival week
Our seven-night welcome week starts in Auckland and is run by our JENZA HQ. You'll then head up to the Bay of Islands with our legendary sidekicks, Kiwi Experience. For the full itinerary, head to the In-country inclusions tab below. If you're arriving early and need extra bed nights, just let us know.
2024 dates 21 Apr | 19 May | 23 Jun | 21 Jul | 11 Aug | 15 Sep | 22 Sep | 13 Oct | 24 Nov | 01 Dec | 15 Dec
Our welcome weeks get booked out, so we'd recommend booking Work New Zealand with a deposit to secure your spot.
Flights We don’t recommend booking flights until your visa is approved.
Support funds (NZD $) You are required to show proof that you can access NZD $4,200 on entering New Zealand.
Travel insurance To cover against cancellation, we recommend taking out comprehensive travel insurance as soon as you book.
You shaped travel
Before you’re let loose on one of our JENZA experiences, it’s given the stamp of approval by our roadtesters. Because if it didn’t fly with them, it’s sure as heck not going to fly with you. Here's Henry, one of our Youth Advisory Panellists and Work New Zealand roadtester, and his experience of living and working in New Zealand.
Who you gonna call?
Get some facetime with our amazing JENZA Support Squad. When they’re not posing for pool pics, they’re making your work aboard adventures happen with their endless enthusiasm and mad traveller skills. These include: parent whispering, visa geekery and the ability to pack a backpack in 30 seconds flat.
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