Working Holiday Visa

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Make the transition to living in New Zealand long term

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Visit New Zealand as a tourist or visit your family and friends

Work Visas

Join the New Zealand workforce and earn good money in one of the best countries in the world

Student Visas

Study in New Zealand for courses longer than 3 months

New Zealand Working Holiday Visa (WHV)

The Working Holiday Visa allows young people from eligible countries to travel, work, and study in New Zealand, usually for up to 12 months. Some countries can stay longer. (Immigration New Zealand)

Experience Requirements

No work experience is required to obtain a Working Holiday Visa. However, experience can help you find better jobs and earn higher wages. (Immigration New Zealand)

English Requirements

For most nationalities, there is no English test requirement for the visa itself.

However, citizens of some countries (including the Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, Turkey, and China) may need to demonstrate English ability through an approved test or other accepted evidence. Requirements vary by country. (Immigration New Zealand)

Sectors and Jobs

Agriculture & Horticulture

Fruit Picker
Farm Worker
Vineyard Worker
Harvesting Staff

Experience: Not required

Hospitality

Waiter/Waitress
Barista
Kitchen Hand
Hotel Staff

Experience: Preferred but not mandatory

Tourism

Tour Guide Assistant
Resort Staff
Adventure Tourism Support

Experience: Preferred

Trades & Skilled Work

Chef
Barber
Hairdresser
Mechanic

Experience: Usually required by employers

Retail & Warehousing

Store Assistant
Warehouse Worker
Picker/Packer

Experience: Usually not required

Advantages

No job offer required before applying

No work experience required

Can change employers freely

Opportunity to gain New Zealand work experience

Can travel while working

Disadvantages

Temporary visa only

Cannot take permanent employment

Seasonal jobs can be competitive

Housing costs can be expensive in some regions (Immigration New Zealand)

Best Candidates for WHV

Recent graduates
Backpackers and travelers
People seeking overseas work experience
Future applicants planning to move to New Zealand permanently
Skilled workers (Chefs, Barbers, Hospitality Workers) who want to gain local experience before pursuing employer-sponsored visas

Typical Pay (2026)

Fruit Picking: NZ$24–30/hour
Hospitality: NZ$24–35/hour
Barista: NZ$25–35/hour
Chef: NZ$28–40+/hour
Barber/Hairdresser: NZ$28–45+/hour

If you’re creating content for your website, a simple summary could be:

New Zealand Working Holiday Visa: No experience required, limited English requirements for most nationalities, and access to jobs in agriculture, hospitality, tourism, retail, warehousing, and skilled trades. A great option for young people seeking overseas work experience while exploring New Zealand. (Immigration New Zealand)

First Name *

Last Name *

Date of Birth *

Country of Citizenship *

Email Address *

Mobile Number *

Visa Type

Reason of wanting to visit New Zealand *

Length of Stay *

Do you have an active passport? *

Date of Passport Expiry

Do you have a relative currently living in New Zealand? *

If yes, who will support your finances — you or someone else?

Provide your relative’s contact details currently in living in New Zealand (email/phone)

For a work visa, you must have at least 2 years of work experience to proceed with your application.

I confirm that I meet this requirement (minimum 2 years of work experience).

Submission of a resume/CV is also mandatory. Applications without an attached resume/CV will not be considered. *

I have attached my updated resume/CV to this application.

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Visa Success Stories

"I came to New Zealand to harvest fruit. My English is not very good, but ASPIRA helped me with everything. The local Kiwis are very kind and welcoming. My boss told me I always work with a big smile and go above and beyond! Thank you, ASPIRA, for this great life."

Moving here was scary, but ASPIRA Group looked after me like family. Working in the meat plant is good, and the local people are very friendly. My manager said we always turn up with a smile and do an amazing job. I am very happy to work here!"