Work and Travel New Zealand with Smaller Earth!

Think 'Lord of the Rings' - incredible mountains, remarkable volcanoes, impressive coastlines and thriving rainforests. Known as the playground for adventure thrill seekers, it is also a place soaked with culture, history and heritage. Similar in size to the UK or Japan, the North and South Islands have a combined population of just over 4 million people (and ten times as many sheep).

The Smaller Earth Work and Travel New Zealand program allows you the opportunity to spend anywhere from 1 to 12 months (depending on your eligibility) living, working and travelling in New Zealand. Smaller Earth aim to provide you with top notch support whilst you are applying for your visa, and advice on what gear you should pack ready to head out.

The Work and Travel New Zealand Program.

This program allows you to immerse yourself as a local and work for up to a year in any job, anywhere in New Zealand (this is dependant on your country of residence) and has been designed to provide you with as much or as little support as you need while on your working holiday in New Zealand. We have included some arrival essentials like transport from your arrival airport, your first 2 nights accommodation and a welcome presentation to help you settle in.

Our partners provide advice and support about setting up your bank account and applying for your IRD number (tax code) as well as tips for finding employment and advice on your CV. A range of office facilities is also available for your use to help you find a job or make travel plans. Our partner's staff are friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and multilingual, encouraging you to seek all the help and advice you need. You can arrive in New Zealand 365 days a year, however, there can sometimes be limited availability between 20^th Dec and 10^th Jan.

The New Zealand Working Holiday Visa.

To be eligible for the working holiday visa you must:

• Usually be permanently living in your country of residence – this means you can be temporarily visiting another country when you submit your application
• Have a passport that‘s valid for at least three months after your planned departure from New Zealand
• Be at least 18 and not more than 30 years old
• Not bring children with you
• Hold a return ticket, or sufficient funds to purchase such a ticket
• Have a minimum of $350 NZD per month of stay available funds to meet your living costs while you’re there
• Meet the health and character requirements
• Be going to New Zealand to holiday, with work or study being secondary intentions for your visit
• Not have been approved a visa or permit under a New Zealand working holiday scheme before

A few things to know about your working holiday visa.

• You can only take up temporary employment (unless you apply for and are granted an ordinary work permit while you’re there)
• You can only work for a period of 12 months
• You can enroll in one or more courses of training or study of up to six months duration in total during your visit

We make sure that your journey from the airport to the hostel is hassel-free, organise 2 nights accommodation for you and provide a great support network for 12 months. This support includes access to our partner's 'Member's Forum' which has current job lists, full advice on all aspects of your trip, a CV model to ensure you have the best application for the jobs you want and not to mention, fantastic customer service!

Our partner offers a welcome presentation when you first arrive in New Zealand including information on public transport, working in New Zealand, CV preparation & interview techniques, bank account, taxinformation and accommodation advice (hostels, shared and renting) and more. They will help you prepare everything for your sucessful start in New Zealand. In addition to the welcome presentation there is a specific job presentation 3 times per week, offering advice and helpful information about New Zealand life and its work environment.

When you first visit our partner’s office, you will be issued with a membership card. Not only does this give you priority over their services, your membership number allows access to our partner's Online Members Area, where you will be able to view all available jobs, create your own CV and covering letter and also access a list of employers with their contact details. You will also find many other tips and useful links.

You can use our partner’s office address as your postal address in New Zealand so you can receive your mail. Our partner will keep your mail until you come by to collect it. You can also use our partner’s printer, photocopier, scanner, fax or telephone for job-hunting purposes! You will also get FREE and UNLIMITED internet usage at our partners offices.

Travel New Zealand!

With the help of an in-house travel consultant you can plan your trips around this beautiful country and book your tickets! Here are just a few ideas:

• Go snorkelling in the Bay of Islands
• Try surfing at Raglan – New Zealand’s premier surf beach
• Go caving and see the glowworms in the Waitomo Caves
• Spend time in Queenstown - the 'adventure capital' of New Zealand (sky-diving, bungee jumping, jet-boating, and amazing snowboarding/skiing in the winter)

The shuttle bus will pick you up at the airport and take you to the entrance of your hostel, right in the heart of Auckland. Our partner only works with New Zealand's most renowned and quality hostels. You will spend 2 nights at YHA hostel YHA Auckland International, situated in the centre of the city. This also includes breakfast.

In addition to your initial stay at the hostel you will also receive a 12 month YHA Membership. With the International Hostelling Member Card you will get discounts in every YHA Hostel across Australia and New Zealand, as well as in over 2000 shops which are listed in your "Accommodation and Discounts Guide".

What's Included?

• Airport transfer
• 2 nights of accommodation including breakfast
• YHA membership for 12 months
• Welcome presentation
• TAX file number registration
• Bank account
• Mobile phone SIM card
• International prepaid phone card (Value of $10)
• Access to specialised travel agency
• Exclusive membership to online portal
• Mail holding
• Free and unlimited Internet access

What's Not Included?

• International flights
• Insurance
• Visa
• Living expenses

We will provide you with a mobile phone SIM card - essential for employers to contact you on, and a great way to keep in touch with your new friends in New Zealand.  In order to stay in contact with your family and friends back home, we will also provide you with an international prepaid $10 phone card. You will be able to talk for 1000 minutes for just $5 from any landline or public phone in New Zealand.

Most international flights arrive into Auckland and your first 2 nights are included at the hostel in the city. After that you are free to work and travel anywhere in New Zealand.