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Visa / work rights
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Working Holiday
New Zealand
Varies by nationality-specific scheme, opening date and annual quota
Not published
Normally up to 12 months; Canada can allow up to 23 months and the United Kingdom up to 36 months
Requirements
- Citizenship of a country that has a current working-holiday agreement with New Zealand
- Usually aged 18 to 30, or up to 35 for selected nationalities
- Enough funds for the stay plus a return ticket or enough money to buy one
- Holiday is the main purpose; work and study are secondary activities
- No permanent job and no business operation as an owner; employment conditions vary by scheme
- Study or training for no more than 6 months in total and meet the health, character and previous-visa rules for the nationality
Process overview
- 1
Confirm the visa and current rules
Before applyingUse the linked Immigration New Zealand page to check the qualification, nationality, age, job, funds and health conditions that apply.
- 2
Prepare supporting evidence
Application stageCollect the passport, offer of place, qualification, funds, insurance, job offer, employer, training or residence evidence required for the route.
- 3
Submit online
Application stageMost of these visas are submitted through Immigration Online. Employer-linked routes also require the employer's accreditation, job check or application link.
- 4
Complete the decision and visa conditions
Varies by nationality-specific scheme, opening date and annual quotaRespond to any evidence request and check the final eVisa conditions before studying, working, changing employer or travelling.
Cost breakdown
Application cost, available places, opening dates, required funds and employer limits differ by nationality-specific scheme. Immigration fees and the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy can depend on the visa and passport; confirm the current total before applying.
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