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Work and travel in New Zealand
Safe, friendly, drop-dead gorgeous and with good job prospects. No, not our USIT dating profile – but the reasons why you should do a working holiday in New Zealand.
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Why work and travel in New Zealand?
Home to snow-capped peaks, golden surf beaches and coolly creative cities, Aeoteroa or New Zealand is a showstopper. And Kiwis know it (the people, not the birds). They’re some of the proudest in the world – protective over their environment and the... Read more
Need to know before you go
Where to go
When the travel gods were thinking ahead to 2015 #vanlife hashtags, they earmarked New Zealand. The best place on the planet to do a campervan roadtrip, you can get around the best of the North and South Islands in around two months. Giving you the... Read more
What it pays
New Zealand has one of the highest minimum wages, currently NZD $22.70/hour. The cost of living can be high, so opt for seasonal fruit picking, vineyard work or hospitality work in resorts and hotels which often includes subsidised staff... Read more
When to go
New Zealand works year-round, with ski season winters and beach barbecue summers. The summer (Dec-Feb) is high season, bringing with it seasonal hospitality and tourism jobs to help with the crowds. By June, it’s gearing up for ski season with... Read more
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