Working Holiday Gap Year Programs in New Zealand

EA Ski and Snowboard Training is looking for skiers to join us in New Zealand on a winter gap year. If you love the outdoors, travel, and have a passion for skiing, then this ski instructor internship program is for you. What is the ski instructor internship program? The internship is a course designed to set you up as a ski instructor within a single season. You'll train, qualify, and work as a ski instructor - all in one season. Afterward, you are guaranteed a paid job offer after qualifying as a ski instructor. Choose from 5 world-class ski resorts across New Zealand to train and work at this winter. You'll train with the best, gain an internationally recognized instructor qualification, and get work experience for your CV. The courses are open to any intermediate to advanced skier eligible to work in New Zealand, including working holiday visa holders! Apply today to see if you qualify!

Embark on an epic journey through the South Island, where you'll immerse yourself in the breathtaking landscapes of New Zealand for 24 weeks of adventuring. Based in Queenstown you'll dive into the heart of the action as you conquer vast landscapes, navigate native forests, and explore the Southern Alps. You will dial in your outdoor skills as you hike through rugged terrain, scale towering crags, and learn the technicalities of guiding from highly skilled program instructors. The program is broken up into two blocks—outdoor training and work experience. Throughout the outdoor training block, you will learn specific hiking, technical rock climbing, and outdoor group management skills. During the work experience block, you will work with a local adventure tourism company in a fully paid position, where you will put your skills to use in the industry. Ignite your passion for adventure and create unforgettable memories in the "Adventure Capital of the World".

Feeling like life needs a jolt of excitement? Ready for the next big thrill? If you are up for up to two years of non-stop adrenaline, we have the perfect spot! Global Work & Travel guarantees a working holiday in New Zealand that is smooth, seamless, and, most importantly, absolutely unforgettable! We will provide step-by-step guidance so you’ll arrive knowing that all those stressful essentials will be sorted out before leaving your home country. Upon arrival, our local team will set you up with a paid job opportunity, private airport transfer, and three nights of accommodation in a hostel for the ultimate jet lag recovery. Plus, you’ll have a New Zealand bank and tax account and a new mobile number. Enjoy a range of awesome local Kiwi experiences, such as a ferry ride to Rangitoto Island, a walk around the skywalk, and so much more! We’re here to support you every step of the way to assist with your visa, flights, permanent accommodation, and other needs.

Are you an outdoor enthusiast? Do you love finding new adventures and meeting people from diverse backgrounds? Yes and yes? A Letz Live New Zealand gap year may be exactly what you need! This program is open to individuals between the ages of 17 and 25 who have the urge to explore coursing through their veins. Letz Live, a leading provider of gap year placements, offers 11-month New Zealand school-based gap year placements to young people from all over the world. With start dates either in January or July, you’ll have roughly a year to take in all the amazing sights, smells, and sounds of this stunning part of the world. Based in a leading New Zealand boarding school, you’ll work full-time as an assistant to excellent teachers. The program includes in-term meals, accommodation, and a weekly allowance throughout the placement. Outside of the term, have the freedom to explore the length and breadth of the land of the long white cloud. Let the Lord of the Rings soundtrack play on a loop in your head as you check out some of the incredible shooting locations used in the films. You can also head to Queenstown to enjoy some of the best powder the Southern Hemisphere has to offer.