Description

The Job Service:

This program includes a 12-month job finding service. We have a team that are specialists at finding jobs for NZ working holidaymakers. You could get a job in the fields of labor and construction, temping, bar/cafe work, fruit picking (seasonal), travel & tourism, trade positions, health sectors work, clerical/office admin work, accountancy and many more. There are jobs all over the country to choose from, you needn't be restricted to one area!

Another part of the service is that you will receive assistance with sorting out important stuff like sorting out a bank account, getting a tax number, preparing a resume and arranging interviews.

The job office will have, on average, between 60 and 120 jobs for you to choose from (though this does depend on the season). There is work available in the skilled and unskilled fields at the moment because NZ is experiencing a shortage of skills in all areas, from IT to healthcare and forestry to accounting.

Highlights

Types of Jobs:

Laboring and Construction Work of this nature tends to be weather dependent, so there are generally more jobs in the summer than the winter. Work can mostly be found within the cities, but if it is outside of the city, you will find that your employer will provide return transport for you.

* The Hospitality Industry - This is one of the big job providers for travellers. Jobs in this industry include hotel reception jobs, working in a bar/restaurant, kitchen work. Most of these jobs are found around city centres so transport is not a problem.

* Short and Long term temping assignments - This industry encompasses all different types of office work, such as IT, Graphic Design, telesales, sales and promotion, accounts, banking and even personal assistant work. These jobs are again focussed around city centres and are the most popular working options, as the longer/short term contracts are reasonably flexible.

* Home help and Au Pair - A great choice for anyone who has had experience working with children. You'll get to live with a New Zealand family and see their way of life and you might even be lucky enough to get a free holiday away!

* Farm Work - Experience life on a Kiwi farm with a bit of manual farm work. Farm work can be paid or it can be voluntary in exchange for free accommodation and food.

Just like when you are looking for work in this country, you will need to take some copies of your resume with you, which should have two e-mail addresses of previous employers for reference purposes.

Qualifications

Who can apply?

To be eligible for a work visa under this scheme you must:
* Be a citizen of one of the eligible countries at the time of applying
* Aged between 18 and 30 years
* Not accompanied by children on your visit.

Job Types

Languages

• English

Salary/Pay

Approximately USD 12-20/hour

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American, European, Canadian, Australian, South African, Kiwi, Worldwide and Asian Participants.

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Written Application
• Phone/Video Interview
• Resume

Real Gap Experience's Mission Statement

We offer over 250 projects and travel options in over 35 countries. So whether you are interested in volunteering, community work, conservation, paid work overseas, teaching English, learning a new skill, adventure travel or sports and expeditions, you will find what you are looking for with Real Gap. Not only about we passionate about responsible travel, we also want to make sure you have a good time too! Our travel advisers have traversed the globe and taken their own gap years, so they can give you all the advice you need to plan yours. You will also get support from both our on-site and office staff who understand the needs and expectations of Real Gap travelers.

Year Founded

2005