Paid Work in New Zealand 2010

  New Zealand

• Auckland: 
Auckland
• Wellington: 
Wellington
• Christchurch: 
Christchurch
• All Other Areas in New Zealand: 
South Island
• Queenstown: 
Queenstown

Length of Position: short & long term
Dates: varies

Description: Cultural Embrace takes the stress out of going halfway across the globe. Our Work in New Zealand program is designed to provide you with a smooth arrival, orientation, and accommodation when you land. Job placements range from short and long term work in a variety of industries. Common job placements consist of: manual/labor work, office temp/administrative, hospitality/food & beverage, seasonal farm work, IT support jobs and much more.

Highlights: Working holidaymakers from the USA, the UK, Ireland, Germany, Canada, Belgium, Chile, Denmark, Finland, France, Italy, Malta, Norway, the Netherlands, Sweden, Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Uruguay can apply for New Zealand work visas and permits on-line. The process is simple and self-explanatory but if you need any assistance feel free to contact us at anytime.

As part of our job search service Cultural Embrace will assist you with opening a local bank account, applying for your IRD Numbers (NZ tax numbers), job and housing assistance and arranging interview times with employers. Jobs are available throughout New Zealand, particularly in Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch since they are more populated and have the biggest supply of jobs.

Qualifications:
* Between the ages of 18-30 (visa requirements)
* A high school graduate or equivalent diploma
*Be enrolled, or be enrolled and deferred as a post-secondary student or be a graduate of a post-secondary institution (does not apply to US citizens)
* You must have access to a minimum of NZD4200 while in New Zealand or proof of a return ticket. This minimum amount does not have to be entirely in cash - traveler's checks, ATM, and debit/credit cards may also be presented. You are required to show that you have immediate access to funds via bank accounts or parental help (this also for visa requirements).
* Enjoy working with others in a busy, fast-paced environment
* Open to foreign cultures and living abroad
* High level of responsibility

Salary / Pay: Varies dependent on position and experience. Minimum wage is NZD11.25/hr. Your salary should be enough to cover basic living expenses in New Zealand

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to New Zealand Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Other
• Phone Interview
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

Cultural Embrace's Mission Statement: Our mission is to encourage people to recognize and appreciate cultural diversity. We believe that visiting a place firsthand allows one to truly experience the authenticity of a culture and develop his/her own impressions. Our goals are to provide quality service and opportunities for people to explore their world and enlighten their eyes, mind and heart. Traveling is a reciprocated flow of communication and interaction between people...the more you seek, the more you learn. "Discover the Similarities - Share the Differences"