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14d ago

Chefs Wanted X2 (sous & Commis)

Scenic Hospitality Services

Franz Josef, West Coast

We are looking for a Sous Chef and a Commis Chef to become a valued member of Te Waonui Forest...

16d ago

Motel Assistant

Waterfalls Estate Ltd

Haruru Falls, Paihia, Northland

We have a working holiday job for a happy, outgoing person to work in our motel, campground &...

19d ago

Summer Operations - Sky Waka Gondola, Whakapapa, Mt Ruapehu

Ruapehu Alpine Lifts Ltd

Mt Ruapehu, Taupō

We are seeking applications for summer roles as we head into our summer operations (roles start...

25d ago

Group Leader - Ideal Job For Backpackers

INTRO Travel

Auckland, Christchurch & Queenstown, South Island

GROUP LEADER ROLE - INTRO TRAVELDo you have a passion for travel, enjoy meeting new people...

1mth ago

Relief Milker

Snowdon Pastoral 2013 Ltd

Rotorua, Bay of Plenty

We are looking for a relief milker to join us over the Summer from mid-December through until end...

1mth ago

Receptionist

Scenic Hospitality Services

Franz Josef, West Coast

Hotel: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef GlacierLocation: West CoastHours: 30 Hours Min, Rotating...

2mth ago

Multiple Job Opportunities - Heartland Hotel Queenstown

Scenic Hospitality Services

Queenstown,

Location: 27 Stanley Street, Queenstown 9300Employment Type: We have openings for both...

2mth ago

Hotel Staff

Escape to Picton

Picton, Marlborough

We are actively looking for a hotel staff member who can do housekeeping and waiter to join our...

2mth ago

Bar Manager

Scenic Hospitality Services

Haast, West Coast

We are looking for an experienced Bar Manager to join the Heartland Hotel Haast family. Why not...

2mth ago

Food & Beverage Attendants

Scenic Hospitality Services

Paihia, Northland

Join our team as a Food & Beverage Attendant at Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands and serve up...

2mth ago

Room Attendants

Scenic Hospitality Services

Paihia, Northland

Join us as a Room Attendant at Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands and let your attention to detail...

2mth ago

Hotel Porter

Scenic Hospitality Services

West Coast,

Hotel: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef GlacierLocation: West CoastHours: Rotating roster, including...

Latest Backpacker Jobs

Maintenance Person/ Handy Man

Swiss-Bel Hotel Coronet Peak

Queenstown, Otago

Looking for an experienced maintenance person to come on board for a few months. Carrying out general duties around the hotel, we also have a bowling alley which may...

New 1d ago

Looking for an experienced maintenance person to come on board for a few months. Carrying out general duties around the hotel, we also have a bowling alley which may...

Chef De Partie

Hilton Lake Taupo

Taupo, Taupō

Hilton Lake Taupo is looking for an experienced CDP to help us over the Summer Holidays.If you are backpacking, are passionate about food, have the necessary...

5d ago

Hilton Lake Taupo is looking for an experienced CDP to help us over the Summer Holidays.If you are backpacking, are passionate about food, have the necessary...

Shift Manager

JCServices

Auckland CBD, Auckland

We are looking for two Shift Managers to manage shifts in two Auckland CBD Health and Well-being businesses. This company has seen extreme growth and is looking to add...

5d ago

We are looking for two Shift Managers to manage shifts in two Auckland CBD Health and Well-being businesses. This company has seen extreme growth and is looking to add...

Receptionist

JCServices

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Are you friendly and strive to deliver 5 Star customer service? If yes, then we have an opportunity not to missed.About the RoleAs the first point of contact...

5d ago

Are you friendly and strive to deliver 5 Star customer service? If yes, then we have an opportunity not to missed.About the RoleAs the first point of contact...

Front Of House In Small But Busy Cafe/pizzeria

The Grazing Table

Russell, Northland

We have 2 jobs available over the summer period of 20th December til 6 February. The first is a front of house role serving customers, warming and serving food in a...

5d ago

We have 2 jobs available over the summer period of 20th December til 6 February. The first is a front of house role serving customers, warming and serving food in a...

Food & Beverage Attendants $26.00 Per Hour

Sudima Hotel Kaikoura

Kaikōura, South Island

Food & Beverage attendants required to work in our busy restaurant Hiku at our beautiful property Sudima Hotel KaikōuraExperience preferred & available to work for...

6d ago

Food & Beverage attendants required to work in our busy restaurant Hiku at our beautiful property Sudima Hotel KaikōuraExperience preferred & available to work for...

Senior Chef De Partie $29.00-$31.00 Per Hour

Sudima Hotel Kaikoura

Kaikōura, South Island

Experienced chef required in our busy kitchen in Hiku at our beautiful property Sudima Hotel KaikōuraWe prefer applicants that are available to work for a minimum...

6d ago

Experienced chef required in our busy kitchen in Hiku at our beautiful property Sudima Hotel KaikōuraWe prefer applicants that are available to work for a minimum...

Glasshouse And Packhouse Workers

Forestburg Eggplant

Dairy Flat, Auckland

Payment : $24Location : Dairy FlatRegion : AucklandExperience : No experience necessaryContact : [email protected] Eggplant is looking for...

6d ago

Payment : $24Location : Dairy FlatRegion : AucklandExperience : No experience necessaryContact : [email protected] Eggplant is looking for...

Strawberry Picker

Black stump berries

TE PUKE, Bay of Plenty

We are looking for pickers to join our teamPosition Type SeasonalNovember 2023 to End February 2024 (maybe longer)Location: Te Puke based (if you live in...

7d ago

We are looking for pickers to join our teamPosition Type SeasonalNovember 2023 to End February 2024 (maybe longer)Location: Te Puke based (if you live in...

Room Attendants $26.00 Per Hour

Sudima Hotel Kaikoura

Kaikōura, South Island

Room Attendants required to clean hotel rooms at our beautiful property Sudima Hotel KaikōuraNo experience required however you will need to be fit and strong.We...

7d ago

Room Attendants required to clean hotel rooms at our beautiful property Sudima Hotel KaikōuraNo experience required however you will need to be fit and strong.We...

Customer Service Representative - Rental Campervans

Lucky Rentals Limited

Harewood, Christchurch

Lucky Rentals is looking for Customer Services superstars to join our Christchurch airport based team.We’ll try to keep this short & sweet!What we need from...

8d ago

Lucky Rentals is looking for Customer Services superstars to join our Christchurch airport based team.We’ll try to keep this short & sweet!What we need from...

Orchard Worker

NZSF Rural Land Ltd - Appleby Orchard Premium Employer

Hope, Nelson

Casual Orchard Hands - 8th Jan 2024 to 15th March 2024We are looking for reliable, fit individuals to work in our new development blossom thinning and tree...

11d ago

Casual Orchard Hands - 8th Jan 2024 to 15th March 2024We are looking for reliable, fit individuals to work in our new development blossom thinning and tree...

Cleaner & Organic Garden Assistant

TARORA

Te Anau, South Island

About the RoleSeeking enthusiastic and hardworking candidates to fill the role of "Cleaner & Organic Garden Assistant." This hybrid role involves a combination of...

11d ago

About the RoleSeeking enthusiastic and hardworking candidates to fill the role of "Cleaner & Organic Garden Assistant." This hybrid role involves a combination of...

 

Chefs Wanted X2 (sous & Commis)

Scenic Hospitality Services

Franz Josef, West Coast

We are looking for a Sous Chef and a Commis Chef to become a valued member of Te Waonui Forest Retreat! Join our team and immerse yourself in a fantastic atmosphere...

We are looking for a Sous Chef and a Commis Chef to become a valued member of Te Waonui Forest Retreat! Join our team and immerse yourself in a fantastic atmosphere...

 

Motel Assistant

Waterfalls Estate Ltd

Haruru Falls, Paihia, Northland

We have a working holiday job for a happy, outgoing person to work in our motel, campground & restaurant. This role is available now & involves housekeeping (making...

We have a working holiday job for a happy, outgoing person to work in our motel, campground & restaurant. This role is available now & involves housekeeping (making...

Tree Weed Removal

Pukaki Downs Station

Lake Pukaki, Mackenzie

Are you interested in working in the beautiful South Island of New Zealand near the Iconic Lake Pukaki , engaging in meaningful work that helps protect the...

17d ago

Are you interested in working in the beautiful South Island of New Zealand near the Iconic Lake Pukaki , engaging in meaningful work that helps protect the...

Job For Animal Lovers

Wacky Stays & Llama Trekking

Kaikoura, Marlborough

JOB FOR ANIMAL LOVERS (Kaikoura, South Island, NZ) = animal care, housekeeping, customer service, DIY & projects, gardening.I am looking for ONE PERSON to join my...

19d ago

JOB FOR ANIMAL LOVERS (Kaikoura, South Island, NZ) = animal care, housekeeping, customer service, DIY & projects, gardening.I am looking for ONE PERSON to join my...

 

Summer Operations - Sky Waka Gondola, Whakapapa, Mt Ruapehu

Ruapehu Alpine Lifts Ltd

Mt Ruapehu, Taupō

We are seeking applications for summer roles as we head into our summer operations (roles start from late November). In particular, we are hoping to hear from people...

We are seeking applications for summer roles as we head into our summer operations (roles start from late November). In particular, we are hoping to hear from people...

Receptionist

JCServices

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Job DescriptionJoin Our Team as a Receptionist at our Massage Centre!We are currently seeking an exceptional Receptionist to join our team on a permanent basis. If...

20d ago

Job DescriptionJoin Our Team as a Receptionist at our Massage Centre!We are currently seeking an exceptional Receptionist to join our team on a permanent basis. If...

Shift Manager

JCServices

Auckland CBD, Auckland

We are looking for two Shift Managers to manage shifts in two Auckland CBD Health and Well-being businesses. This company has seen extreme growth and is looking to add...

20d ago

We are looking for two Shift Managers to manage shifts in two Auckland CBD Health and Well-being businesses. This company has seen extreme growth and is looking to add...

 

Backpacker Jobs New Zealand

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How do I find a Backpacker Job in New Zealand?

Travelling in New Zealand is a costly pursuit. The good news is for backpackers on a working holiday visa you can earn as you travel, by working in a variety of temporary, part-time and casual jobs while traversing the north and south island of New Zealand.

How to Find a Backpacker Job in New Zealand
How to Find a Backpacker Job in New Zealand

Finding the right job at the right time is key to a successful working holiday. New Zealand is a different country with a different culture, but the work options for backpackers are aplenty.

If you're searching for a casual job in a bar, a stretch of remote work on a farm, or a short term position at a hostel, Backpacker Job Board NZ is the ideal place to start your job search. Here's our guide to find the ideal job. Let us walk you through the process of job hunting as a backpacker in New Zealand.

How to find a job in New Zealand?

How easy is it to get a job in New Zealand on a working holiday visa? Let's take a look. Here's how to find a job in New Zealand when backpacking. Note; it can take about 5 days to find work successfully and you may need a few items (WiFi, Resume, Computer or Mobile Phone).

1. Secure a working holiday visa

You can't work as a backpacker in New Zealand without holding a working holiday visa.

You must secure your visa before you arrive in New Zealand, as you'll need to supply a number of original documents as part of the application, and it will be checked at the airport on arrival.

2. Get a New Zealand mobile SIM

Having arrived in the country with visa in hand, your first job is to get a Kiwi mobile number. Head to the nearest mobile operator store and grab a SIM card so that you can make contact with and be contacted by employers. Pick a SIM with plenty of data - you'll need it!

3. Update your CV / resume

When was the last time you gave your resume a spit and shine? It's important that it is up to date, and highlights the skills, qualifications and experience that aligns with the type of job that you'll be looking for while travelling. You may well have been a lawyer in your home country, but that experience won't be super helpful in finding a job behind the bar in Wellington or fruit picking in Christchurch. Instead highlight any relevant experience and transferable skills.

4. Find a great profile photo

A picture is worth a thousand words, and ideally yours will yell "Employ Me!" 500 times over. Make it professional, captivating, and unmistakably you.

5. Register with Backpacker Job Board

As New Zealand's number one backpacker job marketplace, signing up with Backpacker Job Board will grant you access to a huge number of potential jobs. It only takes about a minute to register as a backpacker, and it's totally free!

6. Begin browsing job vacancies

Once you've registered with Backpacker Job Board you're ready to start browsing! We have lots of new jobs posted every day, so keep checking your preferred job category pages often. All our jobs are also posted to our Facebook page. Follow us on Facebook for more updates.

7. Check job eligibility

Have a read over job descriptions for any specific eligibility criteria.

Some jobs will require specific qualifications or experience. Save time in the long run, and apply for the most relevant jobs first

8. Do your due diligence

Is the employer legitimate? Do they have a good reputation? Will they follow through on their promises? It's important that you get a good sense of the employer before you get too far down the road. Check the employer's online presence for things like a New Zealand Business Number (NZBN), contact details and an address, and do your best to search out former employees to get first hand info on what they're like as a boss (Google, Facebook and Glassdoor reviews are a great place to look). It's important that you stay safe.

9. Prepare your cover letter

Cover letters are important. They have the job of personalising your resume, explaining exactly why you, with your skills and experience, are perfect for this particular job. You need to spend time getting it right. If you feel as though your English isn't as good as it needs to be, get a friend to take a look!

10. Send applications

Once you've found some good jobs from good employers and developed a knock-out resume and cover letter, it's time to send out applications!

11. Follow up with employers

While you don't want to be overeager - the employer will likely be busy, as they're currently looking for help - it's smart to follow up within a day or two. This demonstrates initiative, and shows that you're eager to work.

12. Be responsive

The job market is competitive in New Zealand, so it's important that you respond quickly to any correspondence from a potential employer. Reply to their questions in a polite and professional manner, and be sure to ask any more that you might have - this is your chance to clear up any confusion.

13. Study up before the interview

You want to know a healthy amount about the job, the employer and the industry before you sit down for an interview. You will probably be going for plenty of jobs that you don't have much experience in, but if you can show that you've learnt a little bit about the field before you've gone to the interview, it'll demonstrate real initiative.

14. Accept the job

A job offer is on the table, but this is your last chance to decide whether this is the right choice for you, so take it. On top of your earlier due diligence, which ensured the employer was trustworthy, you should take the opportunity to look at the area that you'll be working in, and the type of work, the pay and the work conditions, to ensure that this is the right move. All of these things should be clearly laid out by the employer before you accept.

15. Gain the necessary certifications/ qualifications

Congratulations - the job has been offered and you've accepted! But before you get to work, you need to make sure you have everything you need.

The first items on your checklist will be any certificates and qualifications you might need in your new job. Your employer will be able to advise the specifics, but common qualifications include the White Card / Site Safety Card certificate for labour and construction jobs.

16. Kit yourself out

You also may need to have clothing and personal protective equipment (PPE). Check what, if anything, the employer supplies, then go shopping for the extras. This is particularly important for labouring, fruit picking and farm work.

17. Start work!

You've done it! It's time to put in the hours and get paid.

18. Calculate your tax

There's one final step in the process. Getting paid is great, but it does mean that the government gets paid too, by taxing your income. You want to be sure you're not passing too much money on to them, and our backpacker tax calculator helps you to do just that. Simply pop in your income and the tax you paid, and we'll let you know what you can expect to get back at the end of the financial year!