Working Holiday New Zealand

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New Zealand

Features

The Working Holiday New Zealand program allows you to work legally in the country for up to 12 months, even extending your stay as you see fit within that limit, immersing yourself in New Zealand culture through a working holiday visa.

Through the visa granted by this program, you can work for up to 6 months with the same employer and study for up to 6 months.

Requirements

- Be between 18 and 35 years old and have Canadian nationality.

- Traveling with children is not allowed.

- Have a return ticket or demonstrate that you have sufficient funds to purchase your return ticket.

- Have a minimum of NZD $4,200 (demonstrable) to cover your expenses if necessary. This doesn't necessarily mean you will spend this amount.

- Travel to New Zealand with the primary intention of a vacation, with working or studying as secondary purposes during your visit.

- Have travel insurance for 12 months.

- Not have had a previous New Zealand working holiday visa.

You can apply through one of these program options:

Independent Option

We take care of the management and/or orientation to obtain your visa, we manage everything necessary for your trip, guiding you on your arrival at your destination and “welcome pack” during the first days and “job assistance” or we manage the job you have to obtain the visa, if applicable.

Standard Option

We handle the management and/or guidance for obtaining your visa, taking care of everything you need for your trip and guiding you upon arrival, providing a "welcome pack" during the first few days, and offering "job assistance" to help you secure a job.

Placement Option

We handle the management and/or guidance for obtaining your visa, ensuring you have everything you need for your trip, guiding you to your destination, and arranging a job offer for you before you depart from your home country.

 

Notes

  1. "Welcome pack" includes accommodation, program-related procedures, and/or cultural immersion activities and depends on the program option and destination. This service does not apply to the United States. For more information, you can review the "Conditions" section.

  2. "Job assistance" is a service that provides guidance in job applications. For more information, you can review the "Conditions" section.

The jobs you can typically apply for in New Zealand include:

- Fruit picking.

- Hospitality.

- Promotion.

- Administrative support.

- Factory work.

- Agricultural labor.

- Call centers.

- Restaurants.

- Retail.

- Hotels

And others.

WHAT THE PROGRAM INCLUDES


🇳🇿 Independent Option

  • Guidance and support for the visa application process.

  • Assistance and orientation for any issues during your stay.

  • Handbook and up-to-date information about New Zealand.

  • Management of the Welcome Pack.

Job Assistance:

  • Resume writing workshop.

  • Practical guide to interview preparation.

  • Guidance and/or job application with an interview included.

The Welcome Pack may include:

  • 2 nights of accommodation in Auckland + transfer.

  • Assistance with obtaining your IRD number.

  • Guidance and/or assistance with opening a bank account.

  • Guidance and/or assistance with obtaining a local SIM card.

  • City tour in Auckland.


🧭 Standard Option

  • Guidance and support for the visa application process.

  • Assistance and orientation for any issues during your stay.

  • Handbook and up-to-date information about New Zealand.

  • Management of the Welcome Pack.

Job Assistance:

  • Guaranteed job offer within the available sectors.

  • Resume writing workshop.

  • Practical guide to interview preparation.

  • Guidance and/or job application according to your profile and availability.

The Welcome Pack may include:

  • 2 nights of accommodation in Auckland + transfer.

  • Assistance with obtaining your IRD number.

  • Guidance and/or assistance with opening a bank account.

  • Guidance and/or assistance with obtaining a local SIM card.

  • City tour in Auckland.


💼 Placement Option

  • Guidance and support for the visa application process.

  • Confirmed job offer in New Zealand.

  • Assistance and orientation for any issues during your stay.

  • Handbook and detailed information about New Zealand.

  • Management of the Welcome Pack.

The Welcome Pack may include:

  • 2 nights of accommodation in Auckland + transfer.

  • Assistance with obtaining your IRD number.

  • Guidance and/or assistance with opening a bank account.

  • Guidance and/or assistance with obtaining a local SIM card.

  • City tour in Auckland.


🚫 THE PROGRAM DOES NOT INCLUDE (for all options)

  • Flight ticket to New Zealand.

  • Long-term accommodation (orientation is provided upon arrival).

  • Personal expenses or work equipment such as boots, pants, phone and/or SIM card, knives, flashlights, adapters, meals, etc.

  • Visa.

  • Domestic transportation within New Zealand.

  • Travel insurance (mandatory).


💰 PROGRAM COSTS

1. Program

Includes the services listed according to the chosen option (Independent, Standard, or Placement).

2. Additional Costs Payable to XPA

  • Registration fee.

  • Flight ticket.

  • Travel insurance.

3. Personal Costs

  • Visa.

  • Passport.

  • Personal documentation.

  • Living expenses in New Zealand.

💡 Important: The Government of New Zealand requires applicants to show proof of at least NZD $4,200 in available funds when applying for the visa.
These funds are meant to cover initial living expenses such as accommodation, transport, food, or work supplies.

Prior English Course

Before starting your work program, you can take an English course that allows you to improve your knowledge before beginning your job search. During this period, which can range from 3 weeks to 6 months, you can also look for a job, and we will provide guidance. Among the course options we offer, there is the option to:

  • Take the course in up to 4 different cities in New Zealand.

While you are taking the course, we will assist you in finding part-time employment.

 

Short Term Certificate

Before starting your work program, you can obtain a diploma or certificate. To do this, you must have a level of English that allows you to attend classes. During this period, which can be up to 6 months, you can also look for a job, and we will provide guidance. If you are interested in taking one of these courses and do not have a sufficient level of English, you can start with an English course and then continue with the diploma or certificate. You should check availability, and some of the courses we offer are:

  • Diploma in management.

  • Diploma in healthcare + internship (upon completion of the study, we can arrange a 1-year visa for paid internship).

  • Certificate in aviation and ground assistance.

  • Certificate in travel and tourism.

Work & English

This program option is ideal for participants who do not have a working holiday visa and allows you to study English and work part-time for a period that can range from a minimum of 3 months if you wish to have the option to work, up to a year. We will guide you in the job search. Under this option, you can choose to take the course in one or different cities in New Zealand and receive assistance in obtaining a job while you are studying.


Testimonials

testimonio Andrés Valdebenito

Andrés Valdebenito

I can define the experience of the Work and Travel Program as spectacular. I had an incredibly good time, not only did I get to know the city where I had to work, but also its people and its culture.

testimonio Katerin Wong

Katerin Wong

Everything went great, and I only have words of gratitude for XPA because they truly made my arrival in the country so much easier, allowing me to focus solely on learning my new job.

testimonio Florencia Barrales

Florencia Barrales

Traveling opens many doors and possibilities in the world.

testimonio Fernanda Zapata

Fernanda Zapata

Amazing experience, I highly recommend it.