• Practical experience in a variety of industries, including: IT, office/admin, nursing, agriculture, hospitality/customer, sales, labor, and childcare service industry 
• An opportunity to broaden your perspective and worldview
• An economical way to live and travel abroad
• An opportunity to participate in and learn local cultural activities and lifestyles
• Memorable travel experiences with the chance to see exotic sites you have always dreamed about 
• The ability to make lifelong friends from around the globe
• A valuable work experience that strengthens your resume, exhibiting your diligence, independence, and intercultural experiences 
• A great way to develop and support your self-confidence and interpersonal skills 

 Cultural Embrace Offers:

• Job Placement Assistance
  After your training, you will be matched to a placement that suits you best. Your experience, training, and preferred location will be considered, based on availability.
• Compensation
  Wages are dependant upon many factors including the type of job and your experience and qualifications. The average wage is NZD15/ hour (approximately US$11.37/hour)
• Housing Assistance
  Shared housing will be included for your first two nights in Auckland. If your accommodations are not included with your position, we will pre-arrange temporary housing for you, at your own expense. Your salary should be enough to cover your basic living expenses while abroad. Hostels and apartments are easily available for weekly rentals.
• Arrival Assistance
  You will be met by a local representative at the airport and transferred to a clean, safe, comfortable hostel in Auckland.
• Orientation and Training
  Receive pertinent information and services regarding local transportation, taxes, banking, emergency and safety.  Familiarize yourself with the code of conduct and expectations at New Zealand companies.
• Assistance for Local Benefits
  Our local partners will help you register for a New Zealand Tax File Number, set up a local bank account, provide a private mailbox with mail & fax services, free luggage storage for one month, an hour internet access, travel and social activities discount and membership card, extensive monthly social activities program, and much more.
• Visa Assistance
  Cultural Embrace will assist you with information to obtain a visa from New Zealand's immigration, but we have no control nor the ability to guarantee government issuance and/or visa availability.
  -For Working Holiday Visa Citizens: Citizens of the USA, the UK, Ireland, Germany, Canada, Belgium, Chile, Denmark, Finland, France, Italy, Malta, Norway, the Netherlands, Sweden, Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Malta, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Uruguaycan stay up to 1 year.
• Travel Insurance Assistance
  Cultural Embrace highly recommends travel insurance and offers reduced rates on basic and comprehensive insurance plans. 
  
• Cultural Embrace Kit
  Useful tips, advice, and information to prepare you for the amazing adventure of living and working abroad.
• Full-time Representation
  Cultural Embrace provides representation in the United States and New Zealand prior to, during, and after your placement. Additionally, we have a local toll-free 24/7 emergency assistance work site.

• You must be 18-30 years of age (due to visa regulations)
• You must have recent experience in the field in which you wish to work (e.g. course work, employment experience, training courses)
• You must have access to a minimum of NZD4200 while in New Zealand. 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 is for visa purposes)
• Enjoy working with and serving others in a busy, fast-paced environment
• Open to foreign cultures and living abroad
• High level of responsibility
• Dedication to the full term of commitment

 US$665
*Can$, Aus$, Br£, Euros€ can be accepted with an additional service charge for currency conversion
**Please note-prices are subject to change according to world currency exchange rate

1. Obtain the Work Abroad Application Forms & Procedures documents in one of three ways:

(a) Download the forms:  Work Form (PDF).   Work in New Zealand Program Details and FAQ (PDF).

(b) Fill out an online application request form and the forms will be mailed to you within 7-10 days.

(c) Call Cultural Embrace at 1-512-469-9089 or 1-888-214-8570 (US toll-free) to have the forms mailed to you in 7-10 days. 

2. Read the instructions carefully and complete all forms.

3. Submit your completed application packet to: 

CULTURAL EMBRACE
7201 Bill Hughes Road
Austin, TX 78745 USA

Completed packet should include:

• Work Program Application
• Signed Work  Agreement
• Copy of your passport (information page only)
• University/College transcript (official please)
• Copies of diploma or certificates related to field of interest (if applicable)
• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter explaining what you want to do in New Zealand and why you think you are capable of handling this type of work
• Two References: preferably professional and/or character references
• Doctor’s Certificate verifying that you are in excellent mental and physical health
• Copy of Police Clearance (obtainable from your community's local police station) 
• Four 1½" x 2" official passport-size photos, signed on the back
• One smiling full-length photo of yourself
• US$200 non-refundable deposit (credited towards your program fee)

We recommend submitting your application and program fee at least 12-16 weeks prior to your desired start date in order for us to organize and arrange your job placement.

For any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at work@culturalembrace.com or you can call us at 1-512-469-9089 or 1-888-214-8570 (US toll-free).