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Meet JENZA. Flexible work and travel adventures shaped by you. Visa support, pre-arranged jobs and workplace envy all included. 

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Need to Know

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Where epic scenery is your office view and adventure clocks in as your co-worker.

Everything you need to know about a working holiday in New Zealand

Travel Talk

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Embrace the chill and work a winter season in New Zealand's snowy paradise.

Why you need to do a winter working holiday in New Zealand

Travel Guides

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Roadie rules! How to get the most out of your campervan trip in Aotearoa.

Freedom camping in New Zealand: Rules, regulations and what to expect

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The coolest neighbourhoods to explore on a working holiday. 

A guide to Auckland's coolest neighbourhoods

Your New Zealand ride or die – all our JENZA Support Squad have worked the world, so are here for first-hand advice on where to go and what you can do. Other mad traveller skills include: parent whispering, visa geekery, and the ability to pack a backpack in 30 seconds flat.

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Balancing profit with purpose, JENZA only works for us if it works for others too. We donate 5% of profits to our Youth Access Scholarship Fund so that young people from under-served and lower-income backgrounds can experience working overseas. [**Find out more**](/about-us/scholarships/) and apply for scholarship funding.

Good to know

- You must be aged 18-30 (35 for some nationalities)
- You must hold a passport from one of these countries: Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Peru, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Uruguay or Vietnam
- You must have a ticket to leave New Zealand or have enough money to buy one
- You must have $4,200 NZD in support funds



Am I eligible?

The 4-day One

The 9-day One

- Must be aged 18-30 (35 for some nationalities)
- Must hold a passport from one of these countries: Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden or Turkey
- Must have a ticket to leave New Zealand or have enough money to buy one
- Must have $4,200 NZD in support funds


For UK passport holders:

- You must be 18-30 (inclusive), meaning you must submit your application before your 31st birthday
- As of July ’23, UK passport holders can now work in New Zealand for three years
- You can either apply for the initial 12-month working holiday visa and extend it in-country, or apply for a three-year visa – in which case a medical certificate and other supporting info is required
- Once your first visa is approved, you have 12 months to enter New Zealand
- You must be able to prove you have NZD $4,200 in support funds when you enter New Zealand 


- You must be aged 18-30 
- You must hold a US passport
- You must have a ticket to leave New Zealand or have enough money to buy one
- You must have $4,200 NZD in support funds




- You must be aged 18-30 
- You must hold a Korean passport
- You must have a ticket to leave New Zealand or have enough money to buy one
- You must have $4,200 NZD in support funds




A New Zealand working holiday visa allows 18-30 or 35 year olds to work in New Zealand for 12 months – or up to two or three years for some nationalities. 

Don’t see your flag below? Check out our visa FAQs for more eligible nationalities or [call us]( /contact-us/)

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Who can apply for a New Zealand working holiday visa?

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London called. It said: Want to spend your summer or semester abroad getting ahead or wondering what’s next after graduation? Put your career on the map with a professional internship in the UK.

UK visa sponsorship for 1-12 months

Intern in the UK

18+ | 1-12 month visa | Student + grad

Intern UK

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Want to work in Canada for up to two years with visa support, a pre-arranged job, arrival nights, and all the nerdy tax and bank essentials sorted for you? Do Canadian bears *beep* in the woods? 


Ski season, summer or construction job included

Working holidays in Canada

18-30/35 | 24-month visa | Summer or ski job

Work Canada

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No downhill or language skills required! Live and work for up to 12 months in one of the most unique places on the planet – with the option to pre-arrange a 3-4 month ski season job.

12 months’ job support + ski job included

Working holidays in Japan 

18-30 | 12-month visa | Ski season job 

Work Japan

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Full-time student? Spend your uni summer holidays earning $$ and exploring America with a pre-arranged three-month summer job in the States – with 30 days after to travel. 

 Job, sponsorship + visa support included

Work in the USA this summer   

Student only | 4-month visa | Summer job

Work USA 4 months

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‘Bye friends’ waved Dorothy as she left for Oz on her JENZA working holiday – with visa processing, hostel nights, job support, new mates, and all the nerdy tax stuff included. 

Visa + 4 or 8-day intro in Sydney or Melbourne 

Working holidays in Australia

18-30/35 | 12+ month visa | Job support 

Work Australia

More ways to work the world 

We’ve walked in your jandals (flip flops), so we know what planning a big move looks like. From where to go to what jobs to do – we’re with you every step.

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NZ experts 

How can I work in New Zealand?

What’s the age limit for a New Zealand working holiday visa?

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I’m planning on doing a round the world trip. How long do I have before I have to enter New Zealand?

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How long can I work for one employer for?

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Does Work New Zealand include accommodation?

Do many people travel on their own?

Is doing a working holiday in New Zealand worth it?

What’s the different between Work New Zealand 4-day and 9-day?

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The slightly-more-serious-younger sibling, the 4-day one is all about providing you with the resources you need to start your working holiday. When you land in Auckland, you’ll have the security of a shared airport transfer and three nights’ dorm accommodation at the fresh AF LyLo hostel. Led by our JENZA team – a job workshop, travel planning and accommodation session, and assistance sorting the work essentials such your bank account and IRD (tax) number will help get your job and housing search off the ground. With up to 45 other Jen-setters to hang with, there’s also plenty of fun to be had with welcome drinks, a ferry trip and group dinner, and free time to explore Auckland. 

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All work 

The 4-day One 

Following the first four days with the same group as the 4-day One, on day five, you’ll have a free day before boarding the Kiwi Experience’s legendary green bus for a 3-day trip up to the jaw-dropping Bay of Islands. A subtropical paradise of 144 islands, wildlife-filled waters and Māori culture – this is an unmissable loop from Auckland. You’ll have two nights in a hostel in Paihia, with plenty of free activities including nature walks, waterfall hikes, beach hangs and visits to historic Māori sites. Plus, the option to go sailing, diving and swimming with dolphins. On day eight, you’ll return to Auckland for your final night at LyLo with your new besties. 

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Work + play in the Bay 

The 9-day One 

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. 

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What our New Zealand roadtester had to say

Meet the roadtesters: JENZA Work New Zealand

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“During orientation in Auckland, I met so many amazing people from different countries around the world, including Germany, the UK, Japan, Argentina, the USA, and more.”

What you say 

Why New Zealand was the best decision I ever made

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New Zealand’s ski season runs from Jun-Oct and offers some of the sickest scenery on the planet, fun ski towns, and a close-knit community of staff. Henry, our Work NZ roadtester, is here for the rundown. 

Give your working holiday a lift

Why work a ski season in New Zealand 

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We know the most authentic voices come from our community. Whether you want to come on board as an ambassador, roadtester or as a one-off collaborator for blogs, vlogs or images – earn some extra $$ on the road with a content side hustle. 

Get it for free (ish)

Earn back your adventures

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Looking for a little pre or post trip action? We've teamed up with Contiki to bring you the ultimate work and travel dream team. Check your online account  to access your 10% off code.

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Friends = benefits

Unlock 10% off Contiki when you book with JENZA 

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‘If they’d only stop searching for that darn ring, they’d realise that JENZA makes moving to New Zealand on a working holiday easy,’ muttered Gandalf. 

4 or 9-day working holiday intro in Auckland 

Working holidays in New Zealand

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Auckland | The 9-day one

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Home to giant-carved peaks, golden surf beaches and arty cities, New Zealand is spellbinding. But it’s not just the filmset scenery that makes New Zealand such a magical place to live and work. The inspirational culture, outdoor lifestyle and easy-going attitude makes travellers arrive as visitors and leave as locals. Plus, the high minimum wage, chance to work a ski season, and national obsession with pies doesn’t hurt either…

Why do a working holiday New Zealand?

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Before you go, we'll give you step-by-step instructions on how to apply for your New Zealand working holiday visa, with the option to pre-arrange a ski season job (winter only). When you land, our JENZA team take over with a 4-day or 9-day group intro in Auckland to help you find your feet/friends/a job (all of the above). Includes hostel nights, welcome drinks, job and CV workshop, help sorting all the nerdy tax stuff, and a 3-day roadie up to the beautiful Bay of Islands (9-day only). 

What is Work New Zealand? 

New Zealand working holiday visas allow you to do casual or career jobs anywhere in New Zealand. Giving you the freedom to fund your travels with ski season, farm or hospitality jobs. Or, as you can work for the same employer for your whole visa, further your career with professional or trade jobs.

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Job flexibility

Embracing the spirit of manaakitanga (hospitality) and a legendary ‘too easy’ outlook, New Zealand is safe and friendly – with employers used to taking on working holidaymakers. New Zealand also has one of the highest minimum wages in the world – currently NZD $23.15/hour.

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Backpacker friendly 

We've never met a nation prouder of their culture – or their beloved rugby team. Aotearoa has 1,000+ years of Māori heritage that is woven into every aspect of New Zealand life - from food to geology. Creating a spirituality and sense of belonging that makes it a unique place to live and work.

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Unique culture

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New Zealand working holiday visas give you the flexibility to work anywhere, in any sector, and for the full 12 months of your visa (or longer for some nationalities). Typical backpacker jobs in New Zealand include working in hospitality, tourism, ski resorts, retail, labouring and fruit picking on farms and vineyards. This kind of short-term casual work is usually un-contracted, making it ideal to pick up as and when you need to earn. You can expect to earn the minimum wage or above.

Fruit picking often includes cheap staff accommodation – making it a great way to save money, make friends, and work outdoors in stunning locations. Although picking and packing work is year-round, the main season is summer/autumn (Nov-May). There are farms all over, but Hawkes Bay, Nelson, Otago and the Bay of Plenty tend to provide the most work. 

You can also work in industries related to your career, education or trade – such as construction, finance, marketing, nursing, beauty and everything in between. With a year or more to build up your experience and skills – here your earning potential will be higher.


What jobs can I do? 

Both our 4-day and 9-day options include the same in-country work inclusions when you arrive into Auckland. Our JENZA team will let you know what type of jobs are available, give you tips on how to apply, and work with you to get your CV NZ-ready.