Jenza Work

Working holidays

Who says you can’t mix business with pleasure? Earn money, grow your skills and fund your adventures with a working holiday in Canada, Japan, Australia, New Zealand or the USA.

Work when you want, travel when you want with JENZA Work.

Working holidays minus the work drama

Pre-arranged jobs

Every JENZA Work includes the option of securing a job before you go with one of our vetted working holiday employers. If you’d rather wing it, that works too. You’ll have access to the JENZA Job Hub for your whole visa to search and apply for jobs.

Visa assistance

Every JENZA Work includes expert visa help from our JENZA Support Squad. Where we’re able to apply for your visa for you, we will. And where we can't, we’re with you the whole way – with the correct forms, step-by-step guidance and one-on-one advice.

Arrival essentials

Every JENZA Work includes the essentials you need to work overseas. This typically includes bank account set up, tax numbers, medical insurance (USA only) and a SIM card. Plus, hostel nights and socials when you land to help you settle in (excludes USA).

All Working holidays Programs

What is a working holiday?

Often taken as part of a gap year, working holidays are extended trips where you’re permitted to stay longer than a tourist visa and do paid work. Designed by governments to get a taste of living and working abroad, they’re typically for 18-30 year olds – with some countries allowing travellers up to 35. Although there are happy exceptions, most working holiday visas allow you to stay for 12 months. You’re usually only allowed one visa per lifetime for that country, although some countries do have returner visas.

Why do a working holiday?

Working holidays are a one-time window in your twenties to work abroad without the financial restrictions and employment red tape of emigration visas. It’s the chance to live in a new country and do casual, career or seasonal work to help fund your time there. Far from being seen as a stop gap between the academic world and ‘the real world’, future employers love to see international work and travel on a CV. It shows you have the independence, confidence and soft skills to live and work abroad.

Work in Japan / Winter ‘23

Hiring: Japan ski jobs at NISADE Group, Hokkaido

Jobs available: Front Desk Agent (3-4 month contract starting Nov). Openings in the ski resorts of Niseko, Rusutsu or Furano. Pay is JPY 1,200/hour, including subsidised staff housing and discounted lift pass. Book Work Japan now to be the first to apply.

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Work in Canada / Winter ‘23 / Hiring now

Hiring: Panorama Mountain Resort, British Columbia

Jobs available: Front Desk Agent. Pay is CAD $17.75/hour + free season pass for unlimited mountain access. Plus discounted food, rental and use of the pool and facilities. Book Work Canada now to be the first to apply.

Work in Canada / Winter '23 / Hiring now

Hiring: Westin Spa & Resort, Whistler

Jobs available: Service Express Agent, Front Desk. Pay is $20/hour, staff housing ($500 on-site, $800 off-site per month) discounted lift pass, free meals on shift. Book Work Canada now to be the first to apply.

Work in Canada / Summer ‘23 / Hiring now

Hiring: Servers/Hosts at Banff Lodging Company

Jobs available: Restaurant Busser or Host. Pay is CAD $15/hour + tips, subsidised staff housing ($14/night), plus food and drink discounts, free yoga and kayak pass. Book Work Canada now to be the first to apply.

Work in Canada / Summer ‘23 / Hiring now

Hiring: Service Attendants at Blue Mountain Resort, Ontario

Jobs available: Base Lodge Service Attendant. Pay is CAD $15.05/hour, subsidised staff housing, staff priced meals, free downhill mountain bike pass and golf rounds. Book Work Canada now to be the first to apply.

Work in America / Winter '23 / Hiring now

Hiring: Retail ski season jobs at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort

Jobs available: Retail staff. Pay is USD $18.50/hour, staff housing ($700-870/month), free ski pass, lessons and discounted food and rental. Starts Nov/Dec. Book Work USA 4 months to be the first to apply.

Work in America / Winter '23 / Hiring now

Hiring: Lift operators at Sugar Bowl Ski Resort

Jobs available: Lift operators (Living the high life!). Pay is USD $20/hour, subsidised staff housing, free skiing and riding, and staff parties. Starts Nov/Dec. Book Work USA 4 months to be the first to apply.

Work in America / Winter '23 / Hiring now

Hiring: Hospitality at Arapahoe Basin Ski resort, Colorado

Jobs available: Food and beverage. Pay is USD $20/hour, employee housing ($550/month), unlimited skiing/riding at Arapahoe Basin and 20 other Colorado ski areas and resorts. Book Work USA 4 months to be the first to apply.

Work in Canada / Winter '23 / Hiring now

Hiring: Front Desk at Blue Mountain Resort, Ontario

Jobs available: Front Desk. Pay is CAD 17/hour, subsidised staff housing, free skiing and riding, and discounted retail. Plus, in-house training and development. Book Work Canada now to be the first to apply.

Work in America / 2023 / Hiring now

Hiring: Front Office at Sea Island Resort, Atlantic Coast GA

Jobs available: Front Office. Pay is USD $14/hour, with free on-site staff housing and meals on shift. Plus staff parties and cultural events throughout the season. Book Work USA 12 months to be the first to apply.

Good time and a long time

Working holidays are a lower impact way to travel.

By staying longer, paying tax dollars and spending in local communities – you'll contribute more. Living and earning as a local, instead of visiting as a traveller.