Working Holiday

Under 30?  Want to work and travel in New Zealand?
Then a Working Holiday visa may be just your ticket!

The Working Holiday visa is one that is offered to young people from a number of countries. 

The length of time the visa is granted varies by country.

Generally, if you are over 18 and under 30 you can get a Working Holiday visa that allows you to work and travel in New Zealand for up to 12 months.  UK nationals can stay here up to 23 months on this visa.  Find out more about the qualifications needed for this visa.

If you are under 35, a work exchange progamme is another option. BUNAC is a private organisations who offer work exchange schemes, which are similar to Working Holiday visas. The arrangements they offer vary by nationality, and they do not offer schemes for all countries.

FAQs

Is this visa right for me?The answer is yes, if:

• You are under age 30
• You want a mix of work and travel time
• You are looking to stay for 12 months only (UK nationals are granted 23 months of work/travel time)

Do I need a job offer to qualify for this visa?
No. 

Do I need a medical certificate?
In the majority of cases, no.  Applicants from the UK accessing a work visa of up to 23 months will need to provide full medical certificates.

A chest x-ray taken within 3 months of submitting your application may be required depending on your TB risk and other factors.

What do I need to have to get a Working Holiday visa?
It’s easy.  Click here to find more information about the working holiday visa.