Work and travel
New Zealand
Everything you need to apply for and prepare for your New Zealand working holiday.
Working holiday visa programmes
Processing time varies by passport, visa subclass and current government processing conditions. Age limits, length of stay and fees also differ by nationality, so check your own route below.
Can you get a working holiday visa for New Zealand?
44 nationalities have a working holiday agreement with New Zealand. Find your country to see the visa available to you, the age limit, length of stay and application requirements.
- Argentina
- Austria
- Belgium
- Brazil
- Canada
- Chile
- China
- Croatia
- Czechia
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Hong Kong
- Hungary
- Ireland
- Israel
- Italy
- Japan
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malaysia
- Malta
- Mexico
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Peru
- Philippines
- Poland
- Portugal
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- South Korea
- Spain
- Sweden
- Taiwan
- Thailand
- Türkiye
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Uruguay
- Vietnam
Get ready for New Zealand
Banking
Open a local account soon after you arrive in New Zealand so you can get paid and skip foreign-card fees. Most banks let you start the application online before you land.
Mobile and connectivity
Set up a local number or eSIM in New Zealand for data and calls. The major networks have the widest coverage; budget MVNOs run on the same towers for less.
Tax
The work/tax number you need in New Zealand, how to apply, and what it means for getting paid.
Healthcare
What healthcare you can access in New Zealand, how to see a doctor, and whether you need insurance.
Living and working in New Zealand
Your first-week checklist
The practical order of things for your first days. What to sort and where to go next.