Jenza Talk / Australia
My Melbourne working holiday: travelling as trans
Dane DiCaprio
Dec 2022
On finding a job, hormones and a community. We love it when a WHV works out.
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About us
Why we get out of bed
For coffee. And because despite what we’re told growing up, you should never have to choose between getting a job and going travelling. With JENZA, you can do both.
Earn money, enhance your resume, explore the world.
What makes our world go round
65+ years of expertise
Who is JENZA? Can I trust them? And why don’t you ever call? (Mum??). Mainly legit questions to ask before you book. JENZA is the travel love child of USIT and BUNAC – two originals of the work and travel world founded by students in 1959 and 1962. One global team with one mission, JENZA has the backing of 65+ years of work abroad expertise - but has been built for today’s travellers. Shaped by our Youth Advisory Panel and given the stamp of approval by our roadtesters, it’s all in our logo: You Shaped Travel.
Safe to work
We hated that working holiday jobs were often poorly paid with rubbish terms. We also hated the insecurity of not knowing if we'd even be able to find a job when we arrived somewhere. So, all our employers are vetted to make sure they offer safe and fairly paid positions. You can then apply before you go or when you land. It's how we work.
Shaped by you
We know the world doesn’t need another work and travel brand – it needs a more authentic one. So, we recruited a Youth Advisory Panel (YAP). Our global panel of 18-25 year olds have been with us from the start, helping to shape everything we do – from what we sell to how we look and what we stand for.
Profit with purpose
We’re not looking to change the world. But we are looking to make our little corner of the working holiday world a fairer and more accessible place. We give 5% of profits to our scholarship fund, have made cultural and hiring changes to become a more inclusive workplace, and are set to become a B Corp in 2024.
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The ministry of lost travel souls
About our team
As a close-knit company of 50+ people scattered across the globe from Melbourne to Manchester, we have to have a few rules:
(1) As travellers, we can (and do) work from anywhere in the world.
(2) We’re mental health aware trained – because being human makes the world of difference to a person’s day.
(3) When you start to fear Monday mornings, it’s time to employ rule 1 or talk it over with someone – see rule 2.
(4) We don’t employ a-holes. (If the first three rules work correctly, this rule should be obsolete).
We also favour life and travel experience over academic achievements. So, if like us, you’re either wanting to start a career in travel or you've spent far too many years on the road trying to find your place in the world – then we’re probably the place for you. Keep an eye on jenza-travel LinkedIn for job ops.
All work and no play...
News: JENZA quits being such a jobsworth
As the proud geeks of the travel world, we know we have all the work and nerdy visa stuff nailed. But what about the fun times, JENZA? We're stoked to announce that our Jen-setters will now get 10% off Contiki trips. From island hopping in Thailand to skiing in the Austrian Alps, explore the world's dreamiest destinations - with the best 18-35s you've ever met.
As the proud geeks of the travel world, we know we have all the work and nerdy visa stuff nailed. But what about the fun times, JENZA? We're stoked to announce that our Jen-setters will now get 10% off Contiki trips. From island hopping in Thailand to skiing in the Austrian Alps, explore the world's dreamiest destinations - with the best 18-35s you've ever met.
All the feels
News: JENZA scholarship recipients announced!
We direct 5% of profits to our Youth Access Scholarship Fund for moments like this. We're delighted to announce our scholarship awardees, who'll all be travelling on JENZA experiences in 2024. Click to watch their reactions and to find out more.
We direct 5% of profits to our Youth Access Scholarship Fund for moments like this. We're delighted to announce our scholarship awardees, who'll all be travelling on JENZA experiences in 2024. Click to watch their reactions and to find out more. FIND OUT MORE
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JENZA was founded on the four A's. Authenticity, Accessibility, Accountability and not being an A-hole. So when it comes to what we do, we own it. If you're not happy with part of your JENZA experience, we'll put a human on it to sort it - or refund it. T&Cs apply.
JENZA Travel (NZ) Ltd trading as “JENZA” and “BUNAC” in Australia and New Zealand is a company registered in New Zealand with company number 8177942 and registered address at 336 Broadway Avenue, Palmerston North, 4414, New Zealand.