Up to 12 months or longer
Absolute NZ Jobs
Best of the North Island with 12 months job support
Trip Highlights
- Get unlimited support on living and working in New Zealand from our dedicated jobs team for 12 months
- Have the flexibility to work anywhere in New Zealand for up to 3 years
- Earn money whilst you travel and boost your CV skills
- Discover the magical glow-worm caves of Waitomo and explore the real life Hobbiton, where Lord of the Rings was filmed
- Make a new group of mates during your 9 day introduction!
Trip Overview
Explore the highlights of the North Island on a 9 day adventure, before spending up to 12 months or more living and working in NZ. Discover a galaxy of glow-worms in Waitomo, experience hot springs, bubbling mud pools and explosive geysers in Rotorua, join a Maori tribe for lunch, and see thundering waterfalls before settling down with our experienced jobs team will set you up with everything you need to live and work here for up to 12 months. We help you find work anywhere in NZ and, with a jobs database overflowing with job options and a dedicated jobs team, you will be able to pick up some incredible work opportunities and awesome CV skills! This is an opportunity to earn as you travel that you don't want to miss!
Looking to explore the South Island more? Check out the Absolute NZ Jobs - South Island
Trip Gallery
- 8 nights’ accommodation
- 4 breakfasts, 1 lunch & 2 dinners
- Group leader
- Airport transfer on arrival
- All on-trip transport
- Waitomo glow-worm caves boat tour
- Hobbiton film set tour
- Kerosene creek
- Wai-O-Tapu
- Lake Taupo sunset sailing
- Māori cultural experience
- Huka Falls
- Wellington city tour
- Trip to Te Papa Tongarewa Museum
- Help with onward travel
- Assistance before you go
- NZ sim card
- NZ bank account assistance
- IRD number
- NZ jobs programme lifetime membership
- 24-hour emergency support
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Visas
- Travel Insurance
- Some meals, drinks and snacks
- Return airport transfers
Where you'll be staying...
8 nights’ accommodation are included on this trip. Accommodation will be in some specially selected, centrally located hostels, where you will share rooms with 4-6 people on a mixed-sex basis. Below is a list of the places you may stay on this trip; please note that accommodation can be subject to change.
- 1 night in Auckland at Haka House - modern hostel with great location
- 3 nights in Rotorua at Haka House - chic and centrally located hostel
- 2 nights in Taupo at YHA Hostel - a well-equipped hostel with cosy rooms and incredible location
- 2 nights in Wellington at Haka House - stylish hostel in the heart of the city
Long-term accommodation options
If you’re staying on in New Zealand to live and work, you’ll need to arrange your own accommodation after the 9-day trip is over. You’ll get lots of advice on how to find places to live during the planning session on day 8. Most travellers who stay in New Zealand either end up sharing an apartment with other travellers that they meet on our trips or extend their stay in a hostel. Renting tends to work out more cheaply, and you’ll have your own room, which may not always be the case in a hostel. However, hostels are more flexible if you’re looking to move around more, and lower rates can usually be negotiated for longer-term stays.
Meals
4 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 2 dinners are included on this trip. You’ll need to cover the rest of your meals, snacks and drinks yourself. This means you’ve got the flexibility to eat where and when you like, and to try a wide variety of New Zealand’s diverse cuisine. Alternatively, you can prepare meals for yourself in the hostel kitchens if you’re on a tight budget.
Want to live and work abroad as well as gain some epic work experience for your CV? This programme has everything you need to live and work in New Zealand. Start your adventure with 9 days of fun with a group of new mates, before our local team set you up with all the necessities needed to work. A year of unlimited job support and access to an evergrowing jobs database is included!
Day 1: Arrive in Auckland
Kia ora - welcome to beautiful New Zealand! Meet your guide and your travel crew this evening and learn all about the amazing adventures we've got planned!
Day 2: Hobbiton and Waitomo
Our first stop today is at the famous glow-worm caves of Waitomo. We'll see the fairy-tale caves by boat - prepare to be amazed by the surreal underground landscape. Next stop is Hobbiton. Take a tour of the real-life movie set and enjoy a drink at the Green Dragon Inn, before continuing to Rotorua.
Day 3: Rotorua hot springs
Today we'll discover New Zealand's thermal wonderland! Enjoy the natural hot waterfall stream of Kerosene Creek. Then we'll explore the surreal Wai-O-Tapu, filled with bright pools and volcanic craters.
Day 4: Māori village
Enjoy a free morning to either chill or try zorbing, one of New Zealand's exhilarating adventure sports! This afternoon, our team will help you get everything you need sorted for your working holiday in New Zealand. Then in the evening, we'll immerse ourselves in Māori culture for dinner and a traditional show!
Day 5: Taupo & sunset sail
Make tracks for the lakeside town of Taupo. We're taking a very special sunset sail tonight across Lake Taupo - cameras at the ready!
Day 6: Huka Falls
Today we're hitting Huka Falls. Marvel at the natural spectacle of tons of water thundering down from the Waikato River before enjoying some free time to try skydiving or bungee jumping!
Day 7: Wellington
Our next destination is New Zealand's capital city, Wellington! Get to know Wellington's city ambience better by exploring the tasty bakeries, charming cafes, cool bars and the amazing variety of restaurants.
Day 8: Discover Wellington
Today we'll dive into the highlights of Wellington, starting with a cable car ride for beautiful city vistas. Afterwards, we'll visit the Te Papa Tongarewa Museum to learn more about New Zealand's rich Indigenous history and culture. Tonight, let's get together for a final night out!
Day 9: Time to start the job hunt!
The adventure is only just beginning! For those staying on to live and work in NZ, our jobs team will be here to support you every step of the way.
Looking to travel in 2024?
If you are looking to travel in 2024 then you will follow a different itinerary. Check out the 2024 Absolute NZ Jobs itinerary here.
Please note activities and itineraries are subject to change.
Working in New Zealand
Your trip doesn't end here! You get full support in finding the perfect working holiday job for you. There are jobs all over New Zealand (not just in the North Island!) We also set up a bank account, sim card, tax number and more to make your job search as seamless as possible.
Download the trip notes to find out more about the itinerary, the paid work support and types of jobs available on this amazing programme!
Looking to fly into Christchurch instead? Check out our South Island programme here - Absolute NZ Jobs - South Island
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Looking to travel in 2024? If you are looking to travel in 2024 then you will follow a different itinerary. Check out the 2024 Absolute NZ Jobs itinerary here.
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Arrival Information:
The trip kicks off on day 1 in Auckland. Fly into Auckland International Airport (AKL), where you will receive an airport shuttle transfer to the starting accommodation. There are no activities planned until the welcome meeting this evening, so arrive at a time that suits you.
We finish up on day 9 in Wellington. There are no activities planned for today. You’ll need to arrange your transport to your next stop or further accommodation in Wellington. Your group leader can help with all of this.
Just a reminder that even though your trip is starting in the North Island, you will get 12 months of unlimited job support and help to find jobs in every part of New Zealand included with this programme.
Age & Eligibility:
You need to be a minimum of 18 years old to join this trip. This trip is designed for travellers aged 18-35.
For those wanting to work in New Zealand you need to be between 18 and 30, due to Working Holiday Visa restrictions. British citizens can select from either a 12 month, 23 month or 36 month visa.
To be eligible for a Work Visa, you must:
- Hold a valid passport
- Be aged between 18 and 35 years old
- Have NZD$4200 of funds to support yourself during your trip
- Have a return ticket or sufficient funds to buy a ticket
- Meet health and character requirements
- Not previously have been approved a permit or visa under a Working Holiday scheme
- Your passport should be valid for a minimum of three months from your date of exit
Not eligible for a working holiday visa? You can still visit New Zealand as a tourist and do the travel only version of this tour. Check out the New Zealand Adventure
All visa, passport and entry restrictions are subject to change. Please check the most up to date rules with the embassy before travel.