Work and Travel New Zealand
While work and travel in New Zealand you can spend up to one incredible year living and working in New Zealand and stop off at some of the most exotic spots in the world on the way. The people of New Zealand are renowned for their friendliness and their interest in travel. The "overseas work experience" is a part of the Kiwi culture. Many New Zealanders have spent time working abroad and love to welcome people to their country. If you wish to work in your specific field its worth contacting the appropriate New Zealand body before arrival for information and contacts.  Take copies of your CV and presentation folder containing references and a cover letter about your travels and aims. Its worth taking your CV on floppy disk so contact details can be changed as you move and printed out in Internet Cafes.

Be prepared to do any job!

• Work and Travel/Backpacker jobs are mainly in hospitality, catering, farm/fruit packaging, processing and factory work
• Office work can be obtained mainly through employment agencies in the major cities such as Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch
• Bar/Hospitality experience is worth getting before you leave
• A P licence to drive buses/coaches is also a good asset so you can drive tourist shuttles/buses