New Zealand is one of the top destinations to find paid work abroad, and it's not difficult to understand why! With a wide range of paid jobs, good wages, an English-speaking culture, exciting activities and awesome landscapes, New Zealand is a popular place to combine gap travel with paid work.
To be eligible to do paid work in New Zealand you'll first need to obtain a working holiday visa. This is granted to those aged between 18 and 30 and can be applied for online. It's your perfect pass to find paid jobs in this incredible country!
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The average wage in New Zealand is NZD15-16 an hour, so you can earn money and start saving towards all those amazing adventure activities you won't want to miss in this exciting country!
The best way in to the New Zealand job market is to sign up for a paid work package, which combines fun activities with job support and advice. Our Absolute NZ Jobs package is our most popular New Zealand work programme: Enjoy 7 days of fun and adventure in Auckland and the Bay of Islands and then get help finding the perfect paid job. With access to an exclusive jobs database and 12 months of job support and advice on tap, this jobs package offers you a brilliant way to kick start your New Zealand job hunt!
9 days to 12 months
from £1,199 £1,049
Best of the North Island with 12 months job support
Epic 9 day tour of the North Island, plus live and work in New Zealand for up to 3 years.
Up to 12 months
from £2,449 £2,299
12 months' job support & the best of both islands
Live and work in New Zealand for up to 3 years, plus 17 days exploring the best of both North and South Islands.
6 months to 2 years from £1,749
4.5 39Earn money and travel in both Australia & New Zealand
Have the time of your life living and working in both Australia and New Zealand on this amazing combo itinerary. Earn as you travel and full support for up to a year in each destination!
9 days to 12 months
from £1,199 £1,099
Best of the South Island with 12 months job support
Unforgettable 9 day tour of the South Island, plus live and work in New Zealand for up to 3 years and earn as you travel!
7 trips
