Working holidays in New Zealand

New Zealand-Germany Working Holiday Scheme

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The New Zealand-Germany Working Holiday Scheme (WHS) gives young German citizens aged between 18 and 30 the ability to work for up to twelve months in New Zealand, with the same or different employers, or to spend their time holidaying and travelling around the country. German applicants may also enrol in one or more courses of training or study of up to six months’ duration. An unlimited quantity of WHS visas is available for German applicants.

It is recommended that WHS applications are made online. For the online form and further information on the Scheme visit the website of Immigration New Zealand(external link).

Useful employment and other information is also available at www.newzealandnow.govt.nz(external link)

New Zealand-Czech Working Holiday Scheme

The New Zealand-Czech Republic Working Holiday Scheme (WHS) gives young Czech citizens aged between 18 and 35 the ability to work for up to twelve months in New Zealand, with the same or different employers, or to spend their time holidaying and travelling around the country. Czech applicants may also enrol in one or more courses of training or study, with a total duration of up to six months. Currently 1200 WHS visas are available each year for Czech applicants.

It is recommended that WHS applications are made online. For applications and further information on the Scheme visit the website of Immigration New Zealand(external link).

Useful employment and other information is also available at www.newzealandnow.govt.nz(external link).

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