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 All In & Complete packages are based on travel for specific routes & departure date ranges throughout the year. There will be dates & routes where the displayed price is not always available & your USIT agent will go through the next best available option with you. Both of the packages displayed can be amended in many ways including choosing a flight itinerary that suits you & changing around some of the sundry products. All amendment requests can be discussed with your USIT agent. Please contact nz@usit.ie for more information.
The cost of your one way flight to Auckland is included in both our programmes.
The One Year Working Holiday Visa is a great opportunity to experience New Zealand. This visa will allow you to work while you travel the amazing country of New Zealand.
Opening a bank account in a foreign country can be quite time consuming & difficult. Our banking partner will help you get much of the process sorted before you travel.
You must show proof of Travel Insurance cover for the full year in order to get your New Zealand Working Holiday Visa issued on arrival to New Zealand. In all three of our packages, we’ve got your insurance covered.
We provide you with a New Zealand SIM card for free so you can use your phone to text, call and use data at your convenience.
Never lose your luggage, phone, passport and more with our luggage tag. Our smart ID luggage tag helps return lost items at no extra cost.
"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.
