Thank you again for choosing Newton Lodge as your starting point for your Working Holiday. After obtaining essential access such as an IRD number, bank account, and phone number, your next step is to begin your travel or a work journey. With the advantage of the Working Holiday Visa, you have the flexibility to explore various job opportunities throughout New Zealand. But how to get a job?
Applying online:
The most well-known job recruitment websites are Trademe, Seek, Indeed and Careers in NZ. However, except Trademe.com, all others are likely for permanent jobs, and not suitable for WHVer. It’s worth exploring smaller job recruitment websites, as they can sometimes give you surprises.More Online Job recruitment source that you may want to know:
- Work and Income
- Student Job Search (Casual/Parttime job)
- PickNZ (Farm job)
- Jobsandskillshubs (Construction job)
- Backpackerboard
- Facebook Groups or Specific Communities (Language) BBS
Walk-in and ask:
Some small hospitality businesses (such as shops, restaurants, and cafes) may not always advertise job openings online. Instead, they often display hiring notices directly outside the doors. Exploring the city and delivering your CV to small business managers or owners can be an effective way to secure a job.
Busy Business Area around Auckland CBD:
- Queen Street, Viaduct Harbour and Britomart
- K’Road & Ponsonby
- Dominion Rd & Mt Eden
- New Market & Parnell Rd
- Devenport & Takapuna
Give a call / Send an email:
If you have a specific job interest, such as chef, carpenter, or translator, consider searching for relevant businesses on Google or Google Maps and reach out directly by phone or email. Additionally, having a reference from a previous employer may improve your chances of securing the position.
Talk with WHVer:
As we all know, most of WHVer are a short-term worker, and the position are in high turnover. One of the efficient ways to get an entry-level job without prior experience is to talk with someone who is working in a short-term position WHVer. They can provide valuable insights, recommend opportunities, or even refer you to a resigning position.
Work with recruitment agencies:
There are several advantages to working with recruitment agencies. They can assist you in finding a job in the specific area of New Zealand where you are staying, making it easier to plan your journey without having to start over each time you move to a new city. Some agencies may even arrange transportation between cities and workplaces. Kindly note that most of the works with agencies are Triangular Employment.
Adecco NZ, Hays NZ, Randstad, AWF are some of the popular agencies in New Zealand.
Check with seasonal work (Farm/Ski field):
Fruit and vegetables Picking and Harvesting, Vineyards works, ski fields work are the popular seasonal work for WHVer. Fruit and vegetable roles are in high demand during the summer season, but some positions are available year-round. Vineyard, dairy, and forestry work are predominantly available throughout the year. Ski-related works is limited to the period between June and September.
| North Island | South Island | |||||||||
| Hawke’s Bay | Wairarapa | Bay of Plenty | Northland | Waikato | Auckland | Gisborne | Otago | Marlborough | Nelson | |
| Apples | Jan-Jun (Mar-May) | Jan-Jun (Mar-May) | Jan-Jun (Mar-May) | Jan-Jun (Mar-May) | Jan-Jun (Mar-May) | |||||
| Strawberries | Nov-Mar (Jan-Feb) | |||||||||
| Grapefruit | Jun-Oct (Aug-Sep) | Jun-Oct (Aug-Sep) | Jun-Oct (Aug-Sep) | Jun-Oct (Aug-Sep) | Jun-Oct (Aug-Sep) | Jun-Oct (Aug-Sep) | ||||
| Lemons | Jun-Jan (Jul-Aug) | Jun-Jan (Jul-Aug) | ||||||||
| Kiwifruit | Mar-Aug (May-Jul) | Mar-Aug (May-Jul) | ||||||||
| Blueberries | Dec-Mar (Jan-Feb) | Dec-Mar (Jan-Feb) | ||||||||
| Raspberries | Dec-Jun (Feb-Apr) | |||||||||
| Peaches | Dec-Apr (Jan-Feb) | Dec-Apr (Jan-Feb) | ||||||||
| Plums | Dec-Apr (Jan-Mar) | |||||||||
| Sweet corn | Jan-Apr (Feb-Mar) | Jan-Apr (Feb-Mar) | ||||||||
| Avocados | Oct-Mar (Nov-Feb) | Oct-Mar (Nov-Feb) | ||||||||
| Vegetables | All Season (Peak: Summer) | |||||||||
The information on this page is intended to be for reference and general information purposes only. It does not purport to be comprehensive nor to other professional advice.
