Working in New Zealand

New Zealand working holiday schemes

A working holiday can be a great way to earn money and gain valuable experience while you explore New Zealand.

If you’re between the ages of 18 and 30, and you hold a passport for one of the countries listed below, you may be able to apply for a Working Holiday Visa to New Zealand.

Apply online

Citizens of the following countries can apply for Working Holiday Visas directly through Immigration New Zealand’s website:

Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Latvia, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, the Netherlands, Norway, Singapore, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and Uruguay.