An Adventure for the intrepid few! A relaxed outdoor lifestyle awaits those who make the journey.
Book NowThe New Zealand working holiday visa programme is open to people aged 18-30. The visa itself allows you to work & travel in New Zealand for up to 12 months.
New Zealand has a travel time of over 24 hours from Ireland so it's quite the distance but for those that manage this feat, a beautiful & welcoming country awaits - be careful though, it has a reputation for stealing hearts before you leave!
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Book Now Enquire now*The offers of €1,299 for the All In package & €1,499 for the Complete package are subject to the following terms & conditions. The included flight in both packages is based on a One Way flight to Auckland only. Both packages are available on selected travel dates between April 1st 2019 and March 15th 2020. Blackout/Excluded travel dates & selected peak season travel dates in April, July, August & December apply to both packages. Participants can upgrade the packages & travel on a Return flight, to an alternative destination in New Zealand or outside of the advertised package travel date range. Please contact nz@usit.ie for more information.
"Remember what Bilbo used to say: It’s a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don’t keep your feet, there’s no knowing where you might be swept off to." – JRR Tolkien
Book your place
Complete the application with dedicated USIT Guru
Application submitted to immigration authorities
Visa Approval!
Finalise your flights & insurance
Pack your bags
There are thousands of jobs in New Zealand from entry level to management roles.
Love coffee? Turn that obsession into a profession.
Average Pay: $15-18/HR
Working at a bar is your ticket to a great social experience while in New Zealand.
Average Pay: $15-20/HR
New Zealand's tech sector is a large market and has seen huge investments.
Average Pay: $20-50/HR
Put your foot in the door of the business world such as finance, IT, and marketing.
Average Pay: $17-21/HR
If you're good with tools and don't mind hard work, construction is perfect for you.
Average Pay: $15-23/HR
Work in retail and practice your time management and customer service skills.
Average Pay: $15-19/HRChildren
No Dependent Children travelling with you
Passport
Hold a Passport from an Eligible Country
Eligible Countries
Ireland, United Kingdom, Argentina, Belgium, Canada, Chile, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Peru, Poland, Republic of Korea, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, USA, Vietnam
Funds
Proof of sufficient funds upon entry
Age
18 - 30 (apply before your 31st birthday!)
Conditions of work
The New Zealand Working Holiday Scheme allows you to undertake temporary or casual work to supplement your holiday funds. The main purpose of the visa is to holiday and travel in New Zealand so you are not permitted to take up permanent employment.
