Temporary And Seasonal Work In New Zealand

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New Zealand offers many seasonal and temporary job opportunities.

Every year the New Zealand fruit industry employs thousands of seasonal workers to assist with the harvesting and packing of fruit crops. Employment in the New Zealand fruit industry is available year round, however the peak requirements occur between December and May.

Harvest Regions: Northland - All Year Round, Auckland - Jan - May, Waikato - Jan - May, Bay Of Plenty - All Year Round, Gisborne - Nov - May, Hawke's Bay - Nov - July, Nelson - Dec - May, Marlborough - Dec - May, Canterbury - Dec - May and Otago - Dec - May

Work can be found in tourist areas in Hotels, Hostels, Campsites, Holiday Parks, Bars And Restaurants.

During the winter season (June - October) a variety of job opportunities are available in ski resorts.

The two North Island resorts (Whakapapa and Turoa) are New Zealand's largest ski areas, located in the center of the island on Mount Ruapehu.

South Island Resorts are Cardrona, Coronet Peak, Craigieburn Valley, Mt. Dobson, Mt. Hutt , Mt. Lyford, Ohau, Porter Heights, Rainbow, The Remarkables, Treble Cone,
Waiorau Nordic Ski Area.

Au Pairs usually need some childcare experience but won't always need to be able to speak fluent English. Au pairs live with host families, looking after the children and perform basic domestic duties such as cleaning. Wages are often low but food and accommodation is usually included.

Voluntary Job Opportunities In New Zealand Include conservation work.

New Zealand Links

BUNAC Let BUNAC’s Auckland office help you to sort your job, accommodation, bank account and event social life in the adventure capital of the world!

Educating Adventures Ski Instructor Internship - Training + Certification = A great season !

Gap 360 can organise working holidays and Ski / Snowboard Instructor Courses in New Zealand

Ancer Recruitment To fully appreciate the culture and beauty of New Zealand you need to immerse yourself in the middle of it, and a working holiday visa is the best way of experiencing everything this amazing country has to offer. The Working Holiday Scheme enables young people to work and travel in New Zealand for up to 23 months.

Traveltowork Can Assist With Setting Up A Bank Account In New Zealand Before You Leave Home.

Tax Back Can Assist With Claiming Tax Back If You Have Worked In New Zealand.

If you intend to visit New Zealand, on holiday, a business trip, to study, work, volunteer or as an emigrant you should get up to date and accurate information from the official website of the New Zealand Immigration Service

New Zealand Working Holiday Visa Information

International Working Holiday And Temporary Work Visa Chart

For up to date information on visa requirements, you can also check with the Embassy or Consulate of New Zealand before you travel.

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