Working Holidays
A New Zealand working holiday is truly an ideal way to “live” the kiwi culture and experience the awesome sights and sounds that make New Zealand one of the most beautiful countries in the world. With plenty to do and see, a variety of seasonal and temporary work opportunities exist for travellers who want to combine work with exciting travel possibilities
If you are aged 18 to 30 years of age this maybe the adventure you have been looking for.
Citizens and passport holders from the following countries are entitled to work in New Zealand under the Working Holiday Scheme:
Argentina, Belgium, Canada, Chile, The Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Singapore, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States of America, Uruguay.
The New Zealand Working Holiday Visa Scheme gives young people aged between 18 and 30 the opportunity to travel to New Zealand and undertake employment during their stay.
This scheme allows visa holders casual working rights in order to supplement their travels, and as such any work undertaken must be incidental and to the conditions stipulated on the visa/permit.
Most participants in the Working Holiday Scheme are allowed to remain in New Zealand for a total of 12 months, although this time is extended to 23 months if you are from the United Kingdom.
To qualify for this scheme applicants must:
· Be a citizen of a country which has a working holiday agreement with New Zealand;
· Meet Working Holiday basic requirements, such as age, health and character prerequisites;
· Meet specific criteria based on the applicant's country of origin, including the length of stay and available funds; and
· Have not qualified under the Working Holiday Visa Scheme before.
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Applicants for a New Zealand Working Holiday Visa must also be genuinely travelling to New Zealand for the sole purpose of holidaying, and must abide by the visa conditions and be able to provide evidence they intend to leave the country when their visa expires.
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