{"id":105475,"date":"2018-11-13T15:56:52","date_gmt":"2018-11-13T15:56:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/?p=105475"},"modified":"2026-10-30T11:54:12","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T11:54:12","slug":"working-holiday-new-zealand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/working-holiday-new-zealand\/","title":{"rendered":"A guide to a working holiday in New Zealand"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Now, who hasn\u2019t dreamed of quitting their desk job, packing all their belongings and jetting off to foreign lands? Well that dream can quickly become reality for those wanting to work and travel in the land of the long white cloud. A working holiday in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/oceania\/new-zealand\/\" class=\"post links\">New Zealand<\/a> is possible for residents of lots of countries around the world, with a visa allowing you to work and explore this epic land.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The quick answer:<\/strong> you can go on a working holiday in New Zealand if you\u2019re a citizen of a country with a working holiday scheme, usually aged 18 to 30 (18 to 35 for some nationalities, including the UK and Canada). Most visas last 12 months, while UK citizens can choose 12, 23 or 36 months. The visa costs from NZ$770 for UK applicants (it varies by country), and you\u2019ll need proof of funds, an onward ticket or the money to buy one, and insurance for your whole stay (checked October 2026, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.immigration.govt.nz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Immigration NZ<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>New Zealand is small, diverse and home to more sheep than people. FACT!<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s easy to make your way around both islands and finding a job during your backpacking adventure shouldn\u2019t be too tricky as there are plenty of options. Requirements and application costs do vary depending on your home country, so it\u2019s always best to check the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.immigration.govt.nz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Immigration NZ website<\/a> before packing your bags.<\/p>\n<p>So, if you\u2019re ready to get your fellowship on, then follow this simple guide to a working holiday in New Zealand.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-105516\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/working-holiday-new-zealand-castle-point-lighthouse-north-island.jpg\" alt=\"working holiday new zealand castle point lighthouse north island\" width=\"875\" height=\"692\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\ud83d\udccd <em>Castle Point Lighthouse, North Island<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>What is a New Zealand Working Holiday Visa?<\/h2>\n<p>A New Zealand Working Holiday Visa lets you work to pay for your travels around the country. Most visas last 12 months; Canadian citizens can stay up to 23 months, and UK citizens can choose a 12, 23 or 36-month visa under the UK scheme. Some nationalities can also get a one-off extension if they do 3 months of seasonal horticulture or viticulture work (more on that below). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.immigration.govt.nz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Immigration NZ<\/a> is the best place to start: enter your details (age, nationality and so on) and it shows your options. Processing times vary by country and season, so check the current times on the INZ website before you book flights.<\/p>\n<p>The visa is available for citizens of Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Croatia, Czech, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, USA, Uruguay and Vietnam. Some schemes have a yearly cap on places and open on set dates, so check your country\u2019s scheme on INZ early.<\/p>\n<h2>What are the New Zealand Working Holiday Visa requirements?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>You must be aged 18 to 30, or 18 to 35 if you\u2019re from the UK, Canada or a few other countries \u2013 check your country\u2019s scheme on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.immigration.govt.nz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Immigration NZ<\/a><\/li>\n<li>You must have a valid passport<\/li>\n<li>You can\u2019t bring any children or a partner with you<\/li>\n<li>You must be in good health<\/li>\n<li>You must have sufficient funds \u2013 that\u2019s right, New Zealand would like to see that you have sufficient funds of NZ $350 for each month of your stay (or NZ$4200 altogether) in your bank to sustain your trip, plus a ticket out of the country or the funds to book one later.<\/li>\n<li>You must have medical and comprehensive travel insurance for your whole stay in New Zealand \u2013 it\u2019s a condition of the visa.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>But what if I\u2019m over 30?<\/h3>\n<p>Don\u2019t you worry. Once your visa is approved you have 12 months to enter New Zealand, so if you apply just before you turn 31 you can still go. Many nationalities, including UK and Canadian citizens, can now apply up to the age of 35. If you\u2019re older than your scheme allows, working holiday specialists like <a href=\"https:\/\/jenza.com\/experiences\/working-holidays\/work-new-zealand\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Jenza<\/a> (formerly BUNAC) can talk you through your options.<\/p>\n<h2>How much does a New Zealand Working Holiday Visa cost?<\/h2>\n<p>The visa fee depends on your nationality. For UK citizens it starts from NZ$770, and most applicants also pay the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) of NZ$100 with their application (checked October 2026, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.immigration.govt.nz\/new-zealand-visas\/preparing-a-visa-application\/your-journey-to-new-zealand\/before-you-travel-to-new-zealand\/paying-ivl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">IVL<\/a>). The UK scheme asks you to show NZ$350 for each month of your stay; most other schemes ask for a lump sum, usually NZ$4,200. Around NZ$5,000 would be ideal to bring along, as you\u2019ll need to cover living costs while you find a job. Because you\u2019ll have a visa, you don\u2019t need a separate NZeTA.<\/p>\n<p>Giving yourself enough cash to explore and get set up in New Zealand takes away any money-related stress when first arriving. A copy of your bank statement is sufficient evidence of your available funds for your application.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-105523\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/working-holiday-New-Zealand-Milford-Sound.jpg\" alt=\"working holiday New Zealand Milford Sound\" width=\"875\" height=\"584\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\ud83d\udccd <em>Milford Sound, South Island<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>How long does it take to get a New Zealand Working Holiday Visa?<\/h2>\n<p>Processing times vary a lot by country and time of year, so check the current times on the INZ website and apply well before you plan to fly. You must enter the country within 12 months of the visa being approved.<\/p>\n<p>Most working holiday visas are valid for 12 months. If you\u2019re from the UK, you can choose a 12, 23 or 36-month visa when you apply, and Canadians can stay up to 23 months, so pick the length that fits your plans from the start.<\/p>\n<p>On a Working Holiday Visa, you can\u2019t:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Get a permanent job<\/li>\n<li>Work illegally<\/li>\n<li>Stay longer than your visa allows<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When working in New Zealand you\u2019ll need to pay tax, so you\u2019ll need a NZ bank account and an IRD number (like a UK national insurance number), which you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ird.govt.nz\/managing-my-tax\/ird-numbers\/ird-numbers-for-individuals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">apply for online<\/a>. Make this a priority when you arrive!<\/p>\n<h2>Can you extend a New Zealand Working Holiday Visa?<\/h2>\n<p>For most nationalities (but not UK or Canadian citizens, who can get longer visas from the start), the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.immigration.govt.nz\/visas\/working-holiday-extension-work-visa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Working Holiday Extension Work Visa<\/a> gives you a one-off 3-month extension if you\u2019ve done at least 3 months of seasonal work in horticulture or viticulture (picking fruit, pruning vines and so on). You don\u2019t need a job offer, but you must apply before your current visa expires. The fee is from NZ$700, plus the NZ$100 IVL (checked October 2026). After this you\u2019ll have to go home, unless you\u2019re eligible for a different type of visa.<\/p>\n<p>If you fall in love (like many do) with Kiwi life, you do have options to stay. If you get a legendary job and a good boss, then a work visa is your next step. You can work for up to a year for the same company. If you choose to quit your job, you will have to get sponsored by another company or leave the country.<\/p>\n<p>You could even potentially become a resident of New Zealand. If you have a trade under your belt such as builder, chef, hairdresser etc. then you may find yourself on the skills shortage list, which means New Zealand needs you! You can apply for residency, work the point system, save up, get a good agent and apply. Agents such as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.newzealandshores.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">New Zealand Shores<\/a>\u00a0will provide you with all the help and support you need during the process.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-105526\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/working-holiday-New-Zealand-South-Island-lake-tekapo-mt-cook-lupines-fields.jpg\" alt=\"working holiday New Zealand South Island lake tekapo mt cook lupines fields\" width=\"875\" height=\"567\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\ud83d\udccd <em>Picturesque view featuring Lake Tekapo, Mt Cook and Lupines Fields on the South Island<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>What types of jobs can you get with a New Zealand Working Holiday Visa?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Horticulture \u2013 fruit picking<\/li>\n<li>Farm work<\/li>\n<li>Retail<\/li>\n<li>Working in a hostel<\/li>\n<li>Bar work\/hospitality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Finding a job as a backpacker is fairly easy. With so much tourism in New Zealand, businesses are always looking for workers, from caf\u00e9 work to bartending, labouring and retail. The adult minimum wage is NZ$23.95 an hour from 1 April 2026 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mbie.govt.nz\/about\/news\/minimum-wage-set-for-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">MBIE<\/a>), and skilled or trade jobs pay more. Big tourism towns like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/things-to-do-in-queenstown\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Queenstown<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/oceania\/new-zealand\/wellington\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Wellington<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/things-to-do-in-auckland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Auckland<\/a> rely on backpackers to fill roles in all parts of tourism. You could be working for one of the many campervan companies or making coffees for the masses as you lap up the surroundings.<\/p>\n<p>People on the Working Holiday Visa tend to get a job in horticulture or farm work (depending on the country you\u2019re from, doing this for 3 months could get your visa extended!). Working in retail, hospitality or for a hostel is often popular work too.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re taking up the popular working holiday job of picking fruit, you might be paid per hour or per bin filled. Piece rates must still work out at least at the minimum wage for the hours you work.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Minimum wage: NZ$23.95 an hour from 1 April 2026<\/li>\n<li>Tax: most working holidaymakers use the M tax code \u2013 give your employer your IRD number so you aren\u2019t taxed at the much higher no-notification rate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-105527\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/working-holiday-New-Zealand-Franz-Josef-Glacier.jpg\" alt=\"working holiday New Zealand Franz Josef Glacier\" width=\"875\" height=\"582\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\ud83d\udccd <em>Franz Josef Glacier, South Island<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>How to find a job for your Working Holiday<\/h2>\n<p>You don\u2019t need to have a job to apply for this visa, and it is often easiest to find a job after you arrive. If you\u2019re arriving in one of the cities, print out lots of copies of your CV\/resume and give it to local bars, pubs, restaurants, shops and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/oceania\/new-zealand\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">hostels<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Keep checking websites like <a href=\"https:\/\/nz.indeed.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Indeed<\/a>. Many hostels also have job noticeboards for people on working holiday visas. For fruit picking and harvest work, the government-backed <a href=\"https:\/\/seasonalwork.nz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Seasonal Work NZ<\/a> site lists jobs around the country, and <a href=\"https:\/\/nzpocketguide.com\/jobs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">NZ Pocket Guide<\/a> has regular job listings for working holidaymakers. Facebook groups like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/387922137927133\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Brits in New Zealand<\/a> are great for job leads and for adjusting to Kiwi life with others in the same situation.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-105529\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/working-holiday-New-Zealand-Cardrona-Mountain-ski-resport.jpg\" alt=\"working holiday New Zealand Cardrona Mountain ski resort\" width=\"875\" height=\"584\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\ud83d\udccd <em>Cardrona Mountain Ski Resort, South Island<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Where to stay on a Working Holiday in New Zealand<\/h2>\n<p>Hostels are the best starting point for when you first arrive in New Zealand. You can ask about jobs in the area (or even at the hostel) and always meet other travellers on the Working Holiday Visa.<\/p>\n<p>Explore our hostels in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/oceania\/new-zealand\/auckland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Auckland<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/oceania\/new-zealand\/christchurch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Christchurch<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/oceania\/new-zealand\/wellington\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Wellington<\/a> to find the right fit.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"hw-hostels hw-hostels--grid hw-hostels--cols-3\" aria-label=\"Top-rated hostels in Auckland\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"hw-hostels__title\">Top-rated hostels in Auckland<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"hw-hostels__list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"hw-hostels__item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"hw-hostels__card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/p\/63800\/verandahs-parkside-lodge\/\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hw-track=\"article_hostel\" data-hw-track-label=\"Verandahs Parkside Lodge\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"hw-hostels__photo\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/a.hwstatic.com\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_auto,t_40\/propertyimages\/6\/63800\/cbq8g63wf7dajvoxmfsv.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/a.hwstatic.com\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_auto,t_40\/propertyimages\/6\/63800\/cbq8g63wf7dajvoxmfsv.jpg 288w, https:\/\/a.hwstatic.com\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_auto,t_40\/propertyimages\/6\/63800\/cbq8g63wf7dajvoxmfsv.jpg 432w, https:\/\/a.hwstatic.com\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_auto,t_40\/propertyimages\/6\/63800\/cbq8g63wf7dajvoxmfsv.jpg 576w\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 80vw, 280px\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\twidth=\"432\" height=\"288\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\talt=\"Verandahs Parkside Lodge\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"hw-hostels__body\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"hw-hostels__name\">Verandahs Parkside Lodge<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"hw-hostels__rating\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"hw-hostels__score\">9.7<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"hw-hostels__reviews\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t782 reviews\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"hw-hostels__price\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDorms from <strong>\u20ac21<\/strong> a night\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"hw-hostels__cta\">See dates and book &rarr;<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"hw-hostels__item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"hw-hostels__card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/p\/335271\/jo-and-joe-auckland\/\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hw-track=\"article_hostel\" data-hw-track-label=\"JO&amp;JOE Auckland\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"hw-hostels__photo\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/a.hwstatic.com\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_auto,t_40\/propertyimages\/3\/335271\/am5nhhyjfdpqxn3hlnfj.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/a.hwstatic.com\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_auto,t_40\/propertyimages\/3\/335271\/am5nhhyjfdpqxn3hlnfj.jpg 288w, https:\/\/a.hwstatic.com\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_auto,t_40\/propertyimages\/3\/335271\/am5nhhyjfdpqxn3hlnfj.jpg 432w, https:\/\/a.hwstatic.com\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_auto,t_40\/propertyimages\/3\/335271\/am5nhhyjfdpqxn3hlnfj.jpg 576w\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 80vw, 280px\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\twidth=\"432\" height=\"288\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\talt=\"JO&amp;JOE Auckland\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"hw-hostels__body\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"hw-hostels__name\">JO&amp;JOE Auckland<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"hw-hostels__rating\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"hw-hostels__score\">9.4<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"hw-hostels__reviews\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t219 reviews\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"hw-hostels__price\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDorms from <strong>\u20ac29<\/strong> a night\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"hw-hostels__cta\">See dates and book &rarr;<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"hw-hostels__item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"hw-hostels__card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/p\/51962\/ymca-hostel\/\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hw-track=\"article_hostel\" data-hw-track-label=\"YMCA Hostel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"hw-hostels__photo\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/a.hwstatic.com\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_auto,t_40\/propertyimages\/5\/51962\/orwcqwkdvzsofl017vui.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/a.hwstatic.com\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_auto,t_40\/propertyimages\/5\/51962\/orwcqwkdvzsofl017vui.jpg 288w, https:\/\/a.hwstatic.com\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_auto,t_40\/propertyimages\/5\/51962\/orwcqwkdvzsofl017vui.jpg 432w, https:\/\/a.hwstatic.com\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_auto,t_40\/propertyimages\/5\/51962\/orwcqwkdvzsofl017vui.jpg 576w\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 80vw, 280px\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\twidth=\"432\" height=\"288\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\talt=\"YMCA Hostel\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"hw-hostels__body\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"hw-hostels__name\">YMCA Hostel<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"hw-hostels__rating\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"hw-hostels__score\">9.3<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"hw-hostels__reviews\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t732 reviews\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"hw-hostels__price\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDorms from <strong>\u20ac28<\/strong> a night\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"hw-hostels__cta\">See dates and book &rarr;<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"hw-hostels__item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"hw-hostels__card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/p\/316948\/lylo-auckland\/\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hw-track=\"article_hostel\" data-hw-track-label=\"LyLo Auckland\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"hw-hostels__photo\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/a.hwstatic.com\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_auto,t_40\/propertyimages\/3\/316948\/jgek5fqbovwjfxzrgxdu.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/a.hwstatic.com\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_auto,t_40\/propertyimages\/3\/316948\/jgek5fqbovwjfxzrgxdu.jpg 288w, https:\/\/a.hwstatic.com\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_auto,t_40\/propertyimages\/3\/316948\/jgek5fqbovwjfxzrgxdu.jpg 432w, https:\/\/a.hwstatic.com\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_auto,t_40\/propertyimages\/3\/316948\/jgek5fqbovwjfxzrgxdu.jpg 576w\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 80vw, 280px\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\twidth=\"432\" height=\"288\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\talt=\"LyLo Auckland\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"hw-hostels__body\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"hw-hostels__name\">LyLo Auckland<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"hw-hostels__rating\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"hw-hostels__score\">9.3<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"hw-hostels__reviews\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t919 reviews\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"hw-hostels__price\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDorms from <strong>\u20ac30<\/strong> a night\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"hw-hostels__cta\">See dates and book &rarr;<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"hw-hostels__item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"hw-hostels__card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/p\/95275\/haka-house-auckland-k-road\/\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hw-track=\"article_hostel\" data-hw-track-label=\"Haka House Auckland K\u2019 Road\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"hw-hostels__photo\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/a.hwstatic.com\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_auto,t_40\/propertyimages\/9\/95275\/gc0zjltyh8u8myce2le8.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/a.hwstatic.com\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_auto,t_40\/propertyimages\/9\/95275\/gc0zjltyh8u8myce2le8.jpg 288w, https:\/\/a.hwstatic.com\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_auto,t_40\/propertyimages\/9\/95275\/gc0zjltyh8u8myce2le8.jpg 432w, https:\/\/a.hwstatic.com\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_auto,t_40\/propertyimages\/9\/95275\/gc0zjltyh8u8myce2le8.jpg 576w\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 80vw, 280px\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\twidth=\"432\" height=\"288\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\talt=\"Haka House Auckland K\u2019 Road\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"hw-hostels__body\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"hw-hostels__name\">Haka House Auckland K\u2019 Road<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"hw-hostels__rating\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"hw-hostels__score\">9.2<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"hw-hostels__reviews\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2,020 reviews\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"hw-hostels__price\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDorms from <strong>\u20ac19<\/strong> a night\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"hw-hostels__cta\">See dates and book &rarr;<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"hw-hostels__item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"hw-hostels__card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/p\/274182\/waiheke-backpackers-hostel\/\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hw-track=\"article_hostel\" data-hw-track-label=\"Waiheke Backpackers Hostel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"hw-hostels__photo\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/a.hwstatic.com\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_auto,t_40\/propertyimages\/2\/274182\/i8kkwxljljawimihkzot.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/a.hwstatic.com\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_auto,t_40\/propertyimages\/2\/274182\/i8kkwxljljawimihkzot.jpg 288w, https:\/\/a.hwstatic.com\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_auto,t_40\/propertyimages\/2\/274182\/i8kkwxljljawimihkzot.jpg 432w, https:\/\/a.hwstatic.com\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_auto,t_40\/propertyimages\/2\/274182\/i8kkwxljljawimihkzot.jpg 576w\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 80vw, 280px\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\twidth=\"432\" height=\"288\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\talt=\"Waiheke Backpackers Hostel\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"hw-hostels__body\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"hw-hostels__name\">Waiheke Backpackers Hostel<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"hw-hostels__rating\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"hw-hostels__score\">9.1<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"hw-hostels__reviews\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t749 reviews\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"hw-hostels__price\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDorms from <strong>\u20ac27<\/strong> a night\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"hw-hostels__cta\">See dates and book &rarr;<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"hw-hostels__all\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"hw-hostels__all-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/oceania\/new-zealand\/auckland\/\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hw-track=\"article_hostels_all\" data-hw-track-label=\"Auckland\">See all hostels in Auckland &rarr;<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"hw-hostels__note\">Ratings and prices from Hostelworld, updated every few hours.<\/p>\n\t<\/aside>\n<p>Jailhouse Accommodation in Christchurch is in a great location near the arts district, with a large kitchen that\u2019s key for saving money. Ask the staff about jobs, or head into the city to explore.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"hw-hostels hw-hostels--row hw-hostels--cols-2\" aria-label=\"Top-rated hostels in Christchurch\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"hw-hostels__title\">Top-rated hostels in Christchurch<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"hw-hostels__list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"hw-hostels__item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"hw-hostels__card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/p\/17155\/jailhouse-accommodation-christchurch\/\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hw-track=\"article_hostel\" data-hw-track-label=\"Jailhouse Accommodation Christchurch\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"hw-hostels__photo\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/a.hwstatic.com\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_auto,t_40\/propertyimages\/1\/17155\/qutsmrzxslfswunuswnd.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/a.hwstatic.com\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_auto,t_40\/propertyimages\/1\/17155\/qutsmrzxslfswunuswnd.jpg 288w, https:\/\/a.hwstatic.com\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_auto,t_40\/propertyimages\/1\/17155\/qutsmrzxslfswunuswnd.jpg 432w, https:\/\/a.hwstatic.com\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_auto,t_40\/propertyimages\/1\/17155\/qutsmrzxslfswunuswnd.jpg 576w\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 80vw, 280px\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\twidth=\"432\" height=\"288\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\talt=\"Jailhouse Accommodation Christchurch\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"hw-hostels__body\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"hw-hostels__name\">Jailhouse Accommodation Christchurch<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"hw-hostels__rating\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"hw-hostels__score\">8.2<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"hw-hostels__reviews\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4,970 reviews\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"hw-hostels__price\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDorms from <strong>\u20ac24<\/strong> a night\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"hw-hostels__cta\">See dates and book &rarr;<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"hw-hostels__all\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"hw-hostels__all-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/oceania\/new-zealand\/christchurch\/\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hw-track=\"article_hostels_all\" data-hw-track-label=\"Christchurch\">See all hostels in Christchurch &rarr;<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"hw-hostels__note\">Ratings and prices from Hostelworld, updated every few hours.<\/p>\n\t<\/aside>\n<p>If you need a bit more space to adjust to your new location, check in to The Marion in Wellington, where comfy, spacious dorms await. Their caf\u00e9 is a great place to spend the day with your laptop and job hunt on the web. One Hostelworld guest who stayed in Wellington said the city has \u201ca really lively, creative feel\u201d.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"hw-hostels hw-hostels--row hw-hostels--cols-2\" aria-label=\"Top-rated hostels in Wellington\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"hw-hostels__title\">Top-rated hostels in Wellington<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"hw-hostels__list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"hw-hostels__item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"hw-hostels__card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/p\/287010\/the-marion\/\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hw-track=\"article_hostel\" data-hw-track-label=\"The Marion\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"hw-hostels__photo\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/a.hwstatic.com\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_auto,t_40\/propertyimages\/2\/287010\/krzhdaef08aucxadx5lt.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/a.hwstatic.com\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_auto,t_40\/propertyimages\/2\/287010\/krzhdaef08aucxadx5lt.jpg 288w, https:\/\/a.hwstatic.com\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_auto,t_40\/propertyimages\/2\/287010\/krzhdaef08aucxadx5lt.jpg 432w, https:\/\/a.hwstatic.com\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_auto,t_40\/propertyimages\/2\/287010\/krzhdaef08aucxadx5lt.jpg 576w\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 80vw, 280px\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\twidth=\"432\" height=\"288\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\talt=\"The Marion\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"hw-hostels__body\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"hw-hostels__name\">The Marion<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"hw-hostels__rating\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"hw-hostels__score\">9.2<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"hw-hostels__reviews\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1,447 reviews\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"hw-hostels__price\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDorms from <strong>\u20ac20<\/strong> a night\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"hw-hostels__cta\">See dates and book &rarr;<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"hw-hostels__all\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"hw-hostels__all-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/oceania\/new-zealand\/wellington\/\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hw-track=\"article_hostels_all\" data-hw-track-label=\"Wellington\">See all hostels in Wellington &rarr;<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"hw-hostels__note\">Ratings and prices from Hostelworld, updated every few hours.<\/p>\n\t<\/aside>\n<p>Some farm, horticulture, and hospitality jobs might actually provide accommodation, but if they don\u2019t, look at websites like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nzflatmates.co.nz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">nzflatmates<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trademe.co.nz\/flatmates-wanted\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Trademe<\/a> to find some legendary flatmates and a fun place to live.<\/p>\n<div class=\"hwbt-btn-align hwbt-btn-align--center\" style=\"display:flex;justify-content:center;margin:0 0 1.2em;\"><p>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\tid=\"cta_buttons\"\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/oceania\/new-zealand\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"button orange\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"text-color: #FFF; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none;\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Compare all hostels in New Zealand<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/p><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-105533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/working-holiday-new-zealand-Bay-of-Islands.jpg\" alt=\"working holiday new zealand Bay of Islands\" width=\"875\" height=\"583\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\ud83d\udccd <em>Bay of Islands, North Island<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>How to get a tax refund from your working holiday in New Zealand<\/h2>\n<p>The boring (but important) stuff. When you get home, you\u2019re gonna want that extra cash that was ripped away from you when you paid tax in New Zealand. The good news is that you can get it back. Woo-hoo!<\/p>\n<p>New Zealand\u2019s tax year runs from 1<sup>st<\/sup> April to 31<sup>st<\/sup> March, and you\u2019ll be able to apply for the tax refund after the 31<sup>st<\/sup> of March if you worked in New Zealand during that period.<\/p>\n<p>To get this extra cha-ching back, you\u2019ll need your final payslip or a summary of earnings. You can choose an external company to do your tax refund for you. This takes away the stress but will cost you. Otherwise, you can do it yourself through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ird.govt.nz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Inland Revenue Department. <\/a><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-126385 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Working-Holiday-in-New-Zealand-@kylemyburgh.jpg\" alt=\"working holiday new zealand, sunset by a bay\" width=\"875\" height=\"583\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\ud83d\udccd <em>White&#8217;s Beach, Auckland<\/em> \ud83d\udcf8:<em><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@kylemyburgh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">@kylemyburgh<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2>The smart stuff: essential things to know before going on a Working Holiday in New Zealand<\/h2>\n<p>Here are a few things to think about before you leave the motherland and arrive safely in New Zealand:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Pack for the climates<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>New Zealand experiences all four seasons. In summer it\u2019s beautifully warm countrywide, while in winter you may see some epic snowfall depending where you\u2019re based. The South Island will reach minus temperatures, so make sure you pack for all seasons. Woolly hats and jandals (flipflops) are good staples. If you\u2019re heading out in the cooler months, our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/hikes-new-zealand\/\" class=\"post links\">winter hikes in New Zealand<\/a> will help you plan.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Travel insurance<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Without sounding like a nagging parent, do yourself a favour and make sure you get decent travel insurance before you jet off. It could save you a whole lot of hassle if your bag decides to go on a solo mission at the airport or worse. It\u2019s also a requirement for the visa now too.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Spending money<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Like we mentioned, you\u2019ll need to have some dollars saved before you start your epic New Zealand trip, so save accordingly and enjoy.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Print your documents<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Always a handy tip. Print your documents before you depart, so if you get stopped on arrival you\u2019ll have all the proof you need to sail on through customs. Visa, travel insurance and bank statements are normally what the officers like to see. Also, if you have booked accommodation for your first few nights, they would like to know where. You can also show your return flight if you\u2019ve booked it \u2013 this way they won\u2019t need to see your bank details.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Book a tour<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The perfect way to make some friends and see the country before you set off in search of work. Hop-on hop-off bus tours like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kiwiexperience.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Kiwi Experience<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.straytravel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Stray<\/a> are popular with backpackers, so you can cover all corners of the country and then return to your favourite place for work. Plan your route with our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/new-zealand-itinerary\/\" class=\"post links\">New Zealand itinerary<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Book your hostel<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Avoid the stress of trying to find a place last minute by pre-booking a nice comfy bed in a sociable hostel. There you\u2019ll meet people who are either in the same boat or those who have travelled New Zealand and can give you some top tips. I\u2019m a believer in the saying \u201cit\u2019s not what you know, it\u2019s who you know\u201d after finding my first job in NZ through a new hostel buddy. Socialise, meet new people, extend your network and you never know what opportunities might arise!<\/p>\n<p>The Hostelworld app helps here too: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/social-features\" class=\"post links\">City Chats<\/a> connect you with travellers at any hostel in the city, which is handy for job leads and flatshares, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/linkups\" class=\"post links\">Linkups<\/a> such as walking tours and group dinners open 14 days before check-in. With a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/socialpass\" class=\"post links\">Social Pass<\/a> you can join the chats before you\u2019ve even booked.<\/p>\n<div class=\"hwbt-btn-align hwbt-btn-align--center\" style=\"display:flex;justify-content:center;margin:0 0 1.2em;\"><p>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\tid=\"cta_buttons\"\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/oceania\/new-zealand\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"button orange\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"text-color: #FFF; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none;\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Compare all hostels in New Zealand<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/p><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-126384 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Working-Holiday-in-New-Zealand-@paulamayphotography-Roys-Peak.jpg\" alt=\"working holiday in new zealand, person standing on Roys Peak, South Island\" width=\"875\" height=\"583\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\ud83d\udccd <em>Roys Peak, South Island\u00a0<\/em>\ud83d\udcf8:<em><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@paulamayphotography\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">@paulamayphotography<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2>What to do when you arrive for your Working Holiday in New Zealand<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Apply for an IRD number<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A tax number that you will need to start getting paid by your employer. You <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ird.govt.nz\/managing-my-tax\/ird-numbers\/ird-numbers-for-individuals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">apply online<\/a> with your passport, visa and NZ bank account details (or proof of your address).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Set up a bank account<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.anz.co.nz\/personal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">ANZ<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bnz.co.nz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">BNZ<\/a>, Westpac, the possibilities are endless. Just pop in to the bank with proof of your visa status and your passport. The bank will have you set up in no time.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Get a sim card<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinny.co.nz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Skinny<\/a> mobile offers excellent rates for backpackers. They\u2019re also pretty cheap and give you ample amounts of data, so you can make all your pals jealous at home with your \u2018gram updates.<\/p>\n<p>So, you\u2019re ready, visa in your inbox, saving well underway\u2026 it\u2019s time to book that flight. Booking your flights is easy as 1,2,3, right? A one way ticket is always a good start &#8211; it may be daunting, but at least you can choose later when you want to leave.<\/p>\n<p>Now, plan the adventure and enjoy your time in the long white cloud!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":59,"featured_media":136821,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"hw_hurry":"You can work and travel in New Zealand for 12 months on most schemes, and UK citizens can choose 12, 23 or 36 months.\nBudget for the visa fee from NZ$770 for UK applicants, plus the NZ$100 IVL, and show NZ$350 for each month of your stay.\nExpect at least the adult minimum wage of NZ$23.95 an hour from 1 April 2026, including on fruit-picking piece 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