Planning for your working holiday is all about knowing what to expect. Whether you have a job lined up or plan on picking up work along the way, there are a few essential tips that every Working Holiday Maker should know. Before you board that plane, be sure to review these ten things you should know before travelling to New Zealand in 2024 as a Working Holidaymaker
1) Know your lodging and banking plans
When you first arrive, you will need to secure two vital things: A place to stay and an New Zealand bank account. It’s a good idea to have these two features worked out before you board the plane. Know the first place you will board and how long you will stay there. Choose an Kiwi banking branch nearby where you can easily walk or get a ride from your lodgings.
Your Kiwi bank account is key to being paid by your New Zealand employers. Some of the best banks in New Zealand:
- ASB Bank
- ANZ Bank
- Westpac
- bnz
2) Get an Kiwi SIM card for your phone
You will also want an Kiwi SIM card for your cellphone. Electronics are pretty pricey here, so bring your phone from home – but pick up a phone service and SIM card for that service here in New Zealand. This will connect you with local communication rates and plans. After all, you’ll be here for an entire year – and you’ll want to have a callback number for all your amazing jobs and friends you will discover.
Top networks in New Zealand are:
- 2degrees
- One
- Spark
3) Everything you want to do in New Zealand on holiday
Make a list of everything you want to do on your kiwi holiday. Weigh it against your plans to work and where you want to be. Many working holiday makers travel from beach to beach, picking up hospitality work along the way. Others find a serious job opportunity and make their holiday plans in a more typical way – scheduling weekends and off days to hit the beaches, cliffsides, and nightlife that so many come to see.
4) Restaurant food is delicious but pricey
Make plans to cook at home, wherever home may be. Here in New Zealand, the restaurant scene is legendary with cuisine from all over the world. But actually eating out for every meal can be pricey. Don’t plan to live off take-out. Instead, find somewhere with a kitchen you can use. Partner up with other young people for a group vacation home or rent a room in a home with a shared kitchen to save money on food.
5) Make plans for work and career development
You can pick up odd jobs across New Zealand easily, but you can also build your career. Don’t assume that prestigious positions and resume-worthy roles stop when you come on a working vacation. You can do everything from an all-year-round job to job searching for specialty roles in your area of expertise. There are plenty of opportunities for career development.
6) New Zealand has real weather, not just warm sunshine
Pack for seasonal weather. New Zealand has a reputation for being extremely hot all the time, but most of our regions do experience fall, winter, and spring-like everywhere else. Staying all year, you’re going to need a few jumpers and trousers in addition to your summer collection of tank tops and swimsuits.
7) You can find helpful services everywhere
Not sure how to plan your working holiday? There are dozens of organizations ready to help you. From hotels and temporary work agencies to groups specifically designed to direct working holidaymakers, you don’t have to take on working holiday planning or even mid-holiday emergencies all on your own. Don’t be afraid to reach out for assistance.
8) Employment Conditions
You cannot accept a permanent job offer while on a New Zealand working holiday visa. Employment conditions vary between the different countries. Check the details for your country’s working holiday visa scheme.
To know more information, please look in tot his site: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/preparing-a-visa-application/working-in-nz/how-long-can-you-work-in-new-zealand-for/working-holiday-visa
10) You can reclaim some of your taxes
Finally, don’t forget to reclaim some key funds when your year is over. You can also reclaim some of the taxes withheld from your paychecks by filing a special tax return before or shortly after you leave. (Consult a registered tax agent for more details)
Interested in finding a role across New Zealand? Visit our Frog Recruitment website to find the job you love and help you on your journey: www.frogrecruitment.co.nz