Regardless of how educated or qualified they may be, working holiday makers are often left with little choice but to take on a relatively thankless, low-paying job, be it fruit-picking, waiting tables, washing dishes, cleaning hostels or WWOOFing. But as with anything in life, there’s always a glass-half-full option. A lot of travel paraphernalia encourages …
One thing Working Holiday Makers don’t have to worry about is being asked that most clichéd of job interview questions: Where do you see yourself in five years? Vowing long-term dedication to a company and committing to help them become an industry leader while demonstrating that you embody their core values, would seem a little weak when …
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Yes, your working holiday visa for New Zealand has been approved – congratulations! You are going to have the best time in this fantastic country (if I do say so myself!). I’m sure you will have already started drooling over #nzworkingholiday on Instagram and are busy making a list of all the amazing places you …
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With it being Mental Health Awareness Week, it seems fitting to write a blog based on this subject. As we all know, social media can be a gift as well as a curse, but this week I have been very proud reading so many of my friends and followers truly amazing stories of their past …
It’s Monday, and I go back to work after a really nice and sunny weekend. After the very Monday-esque “Hey, what have you been up to this weekend?”, I switch on my computer, put my brain on, start working as usual. Then comes Jon. I look at him once, my eyes go back to my …
No matter if it’s a departure or an arrival, it’s always stressful to deal with the crazy hours and the stress that’s usually experienced when you have to get to or from the airport. You’ve probably spent long hours in a plane with a crying baby on your right, a guy snoring in front of …
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When I arrived in Auckland, after a few months travelling in the North Island, I had absolutely no plan. You would think I would know in advance, where I was going to work? No way! What I enjoy the most as a backpacker, is all these unexpected events which happen every day. However, I have …
I have been in New Zealand for a full month now. And what a journey! In the past month, I have bought a new car, got a rental and all the furniture that we needed to make a new house, our home. We also had some amazing people that helped along the way. The best …
If you’re thinking of giving blood, kudos to you! Whether it’s your first time or 20th time donating, the NZ Blood Service is always in need of all types of blood as there are countless people all over New Zealand who need it. First things first, before you even go ahead and book an appointment, …
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You have landed in New Zealand and are ready to look for a job. You still have two steps to go through before starting your (hopefully) short job hunt: Opening a bank account Getting your IRD number There’s nothing easier than opening your bank account. Just call one of the local banks and ask if …
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