There are different programs for Work and Travel New Zealand that let you spend six to 12 months in New Zealand. Travel and work means traveling through the country as a backpacker and doing one job after another. If you prefer, you can also settle on a single position and still explore different places as a backpacker. Work and Travel New Zealand is very good for your travel fund, because you earn quite a bit on the job, so the budget for taking part in the Work and Travel New Zealand program isn't very expensive at all. The most popular jobs include fruit picking, serving and au pair jobs. New Zealanders are called Kiwis, and the people of New Zealand are very friendly. In New Zealand there's a lot to discover, for example all kinds of outdoor activities. New Zealand is so appealing for Work and Travel because Australia's neighbor really differs greatly from our Western world in landscape and culture.

Work and Travel New Zealand - What Can You Experience in New Zealand?

New Zealand offers breathtaking nature and landscapes that are wonderfully varied. The route through New Zealand leads from Auckland to Christchurch or the other way around. Maori culture is the culture of New Zealand's indigenous people. New Zealand has plenty to offer in leisure activities. There are hot thermal springs, plenty of opportunities to hike or ride a jet ski. The gigantic kauri trees exist only in New Zealand. With Work and Travel you can build in travel phases.

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Trips of 10 to 20 days are worthwhile, because the landscapes in New Zealand are extensive and rich in nature and adventure. Traveling in a group with other backpackers is especially recommended. As in Australia, there are also venomous animals in New Zealand. A trip across the North Island and the South Island is definitely worth it, and for accommodation there's a choice of backpacker hostels, campgrounds and affordable tourist hotels as well as lodges.

Work and Travel New Zealand - What Does the Program Include?

Work and Travel New Zealand requires that you be 18 years old. You can sign up for a program like this until your 30th birthday. You should have finished school and already have some first work experience. For the various jobs you need flexibility, stamina and a desire to work.
With Work and Travel in New Zealand there are many different jobs. For example, you can look after guests at a lodge, tend the vegetable garden for seniors or help around the house.

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  • Restaurants and hospitality
  • Caring for seniors
  • Garden/- and home care
  • and much more

Pay, room and board are included in this program, so only a program fee of under $1,100 has to be paid for the flight and participation in the program. You have the chance to get to know the people of New Zealand up close and prove your stamina. A year in New Zealand, or even just six months in New Zealand, means you'll get to know a new world, learn to find your way around and have plenty of new experiences and discoveries. A time out in New Zealand is worth it.