Work and Travel New Zealand (Gold Plus)

New Zealand

Location

2-23 months

Duration

18-35

Age

Working Holiday Visa

Visa

Year-round

Dates

Working Holiday in New Zealand

It's time to travel to the land of Kiwis!

What is a Working Holiday?

This is a unique program offered by the Canadian Government with many names (Working Holiday/Youth Mobility/Work and Travel), but the same amazing premise:

As a Canadian citizen, you are able to live and work abroad in another country while meeting locals, exploring the culture and earning your living and travel costs. True to the motto: Be more than a tourist!

It has never been easier to enjoy a paid holiday in one of the world’s most popular destinations, such as Australia, Germany and New Zealand.

Low-level requirements

Easy visa application process

Flexible duration, location and schedule

Low-budget program opportunities

How Does it Work?

When moving to a new country, it seems like a daunting task to find a job on your own, to make new friends and at the same time to find a place to call home. Not to mention, the long process of getting the correct permits, filing your taxes and other administrative tasks. But with Go International, you will receive all the support you need to make the move!

Great news: Our partner’s offices are now in Auckland and Queenstown! You can choose either of them to start your adventure!

Explore New Zealand with Work and Travel

Once you sign up for a working holiday program with Go International, we will provide you with step-by-step guidance to apply for your New Zealand working holiday visa.

After your visa is approved, we will provide you with resources to help your pre-departure preparation.

Included in our Gold Plus package is the first four nights in a popular and central hostel in Auckland. Sleep off your jet lag and get ready for the next exciting days.

Join the weekly social activities in our offices in Auckland and make tons of friends from around the world.

While you are there, we will be there, too. Our team in New Zealand will organize an orientation session, where you will get more information on all things important during your work abroad. You will have the opportunity to ask all your remaining questions while meeting fellow travelers on the same program and making your first new friends.

Use the members-only online job board and exclusive in-house recruitment agency to find a job fast. This will give you an edge over all your competitors and secure you a job to cover your living and travel costs in New Zealand.

The services can last as long as you want it to—up to a full year!

You can start any time of the year excluding holidays. Whether you want to take a semester off, just an extended summer trip abroad, or a whole year… Design your program to suit your exact needs!

Why Live and Work Overseas?

No matter where in the world you go, you’ll discover a culture different from your own. Learning to interact with people from various backgrounds broadens your horizon like nothing else you’ll ever experience.

You’ll meet new friends–both locals and other fellow travelers in the same program. If you’re like most of our participants, these friendships will last long even after you have returned home.

When you make your holiday a working one, you’ll gain a valuable edge in your job search when you return to Canada. In today’s global world, having international experience gives you a competitive advantage and definitely something to talk about during your next job interview.

Typical Jobs Available on a Working Holiday:

Hospitality (restaurant, kitchen, bar, catering)
Retail
Farm work (Wwoofing, fruit picking, harvest)
General labour (building, construction, landscaping, warehouse work, cleaning)
Delivery jobs
Child care (au pair, tutoring)
Office Administration

* The Working Holiday visa is an open work permit and allows you to apply for any job you are interested in and qualified for. Nevertheless, some employers might be reluctant to hire staff on a limited visa.

Find the package that fits you best!

Services / Programs	NZ Platinum	NZ Gold Plus	NZ Gold	NZ Basic
Visa guidance	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Accommodation	7 nights	4 nights	2 nights	None
Airport transfer	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Job support	Yes	Yes	Yes	Resource package provided
Duration of support	Up to 23 months	Up to 23 months	Up to 23 months	Up to 23 months

LET'S GET WORKING!

4 nights dorm share accommodation at a hostel in Auckland or Queenstown

Airport shuttle to accommodation

Step by step guidance on how to apply for a Working Holiday Visa

Personal assistance from a Go International travel advisor pre-departure

Instructions to set up an New Zealand bank account prior to arrival, MasterCard debit card issued to members

Access to Online Job Board and Online Members Portal (provided 3 weeks before your arrival)

New Zealand orientation and information session upon arrival

Registration for New Zealand IRD Number

12 months full access to the members only Recruitment Agency and National Online Job Database

Private mailbox with mail holding and forwarding anywhere in Australia

Free internet access in the local office

FREE use of phone in the office for job and general inquiries, FREE photocopying and scanning

Weekly ice breaker / welcome drinks – FREE drink and snacks

Assistance with finding long-term accommodation

What’s not included:

Flight tickets and other fees

Visa fees (approximately $770 NZD)

Travel insurance (mandatory)

Personal expenses

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE PROGRAM:

You are a Canadian citizen with a valid Canadian passport
You must be between the ages of 18 and 35 (and must not turn 36 before New Zealand issues you your working holiday visa)
Have a clean police record
Have never previously entered New Zealand on a Working Holiday Visa
Have a minimum of $4,200 NZD in available funds
Medical insurance for the duration of your entire trip
Meet health and character requirements
You must not bring any dependent children with you

Note: With the Working Holiday Visa, you are allowed to stay in New Zealand for either up to 12 months or 23 months. This package includes services for up to 23 months. If you apply for the visa for up to 23 months, you will have to provide a medical exam/x-ray during your visa application.

6 Unique Things to Experience in New Zealand:

TAMAKI MAORI VILLAGE – NORTH ISLAND

Ka Mate Ka Mate Ka Ora Ka Ora! Enjoy a wonderful evening of Hangi, History and Haka on this great night time tour of a traditional Maori village. You’ll have the Haka in your head for ages afterwards!

TANDEM SKYDIVE – QUEENSTOWN

Tandem Skydive from 15000, 12000 or 9000 feet and freefall at 124kph over New Zealand’s most scenic resort – Queenstown. Once the chute opens, you’ll have time to marvel at the stunning mountain landscapes as you glide peacefully to the ground.

AJ HACKET BUNGY – QUEENSTOWN

Where the bungy phenomenon all began and with the people who started it. Bungy options are available for every level of adrenaline junkie from the original 141ft Kawarau Bridge leap to the massive 439ft Nevis Highwire.

MILFORD SOUND – SOUTH ISLAND

Milford Sound is a must see as it’s tagged as the “most beautiful place in New Zealand” and the “eighth wonder of the world.” The Sound is actually a fjord surrounded by high rainforest-covered cliffs. Rainfall is some of the highest in the world and temporary waterfalls cascade up to 328 feet into the water. Watch out for seals, penguins and dolphins, who are regular visitors to the area.

WAITOMO GLOWORM CAVES – NORTH ISLAND

World renowned and a magnet for both local and overseas visitors, these caves occupy a high placing in the New Zealand vacation wish-list. The glow worm, Arachnocampa luminosa, is unique to New Zealand. Thousands of these tiny creatures radiate their unmistakable luminescent light while experts guide you through and inform you of their significance.

RANGITOTO ISLAND – NEAR AUCKLAND

Rangitoto is Auckland’s most iconic island, with its distinctive symmetrical cone and superb location just off the coast. Only a short scenic ferry ride across the harbour from downtown Auckland, the island is a favourite destination for hikers and day-trippers. Emerging unexpectedly from the sea some 600 years ago, it is the youngest and largest volcano in the Auckland volcanic field.

Is this program suitable for me?

If you’re travelling for the first time and would like more support, you’ll never feel alone in a new country with our program. Whether it’s a list of all the things you need to do at tax time or simply a friendly face… Our program is ideal for Canadian travelers moving to New Zealand for the first time, just like the well-traveled explorer.

If you’re looking for a memorable travel experience that connects you with employment opportunities and provides 24/7 support, then choose Go International’s Working Holiday Program in New Zealand.

What is the best New Zealand package for me?

This totally depends on your own preferences. All our packages include the service and assistance from Go International before your departure and our New Zealand partner in Auckland.

Gold Package: Service and assistance, plus airport shuttle and first 2 nights in the hostel.
Gold Plus Package: Service and assistance, plus airport shuttle and first 4 nights in the hostel.
Platinum Package: All above, 7 nights in the hostel and a fun-filled week of adventure!

Can you guarantee me a job in New Zealand?

We can’t guarantee you a job, however Go International and our team in New Zealand will do everything to assist you with finding one as soon as possible!

The three magic words for finding a job in New Zealand are: flexibility, openness and initiative. As long as you are open to making small compromises, potentially move to a different place for your dream job and put yourself out there, your chances of getting a job quickly are very high!

We have a database of reputable employers in the New Zealand travel and hospitality industry who have a great reputation for providing travelers with rewarding work experiences.

Can I get a job in my field/skilled job in Australia?

The Working Holiday visa is an open work permit, which means that you can apply for any job you are interested in and qualified for.

Employers are usually a little bit reluctant to hire staff for a limited amount of time. But New Zealand has the advantage of offering the work permit for up to 23 months, which gives you more time to work for one employer if you are interested in this experience.

We recommend to keep you expectations low and apply for entry level / lower than your Canadian qualification jobs to start off with.

How long can I stay in New Zealand?

As a Canadian citizen, you can apply either for a 12 months or 23 months work permit in New Zealand. If you apply for a 23-month visa, you must provide a General Medical Certificate. Just remember that this is a once in a lifetime opportunity and make sure that you have enough time to explore the beauty that is New Zealand!

I'm shy, how can I make friends over there?

New Zealand is a great working holiday destination to make friends easily! You will meet fellow backpackers at every corner, potentially already on your flight – just keep your eyes open for the wanderlust in their eyes.

Also at work, you will develop close bonds with many of your workmates— friendships that will last for a lifetime. This is your time for an adventure, to invent yourself new and to determine the path of your next 12 months. Just try to be open and you will have new friends before you realize it!

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