We know that earning money means you can have a lot more fun! Plus, traveling across the globe is a bit daunting, so Cultural Embrace wants to take the stress out of your Kiwi adventure. 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.

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, Malta, 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 referral service we will assist you with opening a local bank account, applying for your IRD Numbers (NZ tax numbers), job and housing assistance and preparing for interviews 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.

Cultural Embrace partners with a local job recruitment center that averages 60-120 jobs listings (depending on the season). Currently, it is possible to find work in both skilled and unskilled fields. So get your bags ready, and take advantage of this once in a lifetime chance to enhance your work skills, make lifelong international friends, and earn money to explore this beautiful country.

NEW! Receive a Scholarship Towards Your Travel Program

Apply now for Cultural Embrace's Adviser Abroad Internship. Advisers Abroad intern for Cultural Embrace and receive a travel scholarship while building their professional experience as  travel writers, photographers, advisers, and representatives abroad. This year, our Advisers will be traveling abroad to Teach in Chile, Teach in China, Volunteer in Guatemala, Volunteer in Brazil, Work in New Zealand, Work in Spain, Au-Pair in Europe, Volunteer Nicuragua, Career-Training Intern in France, Intern in Argentina, and Intern in Ecuador. March 1st, is deadline to apply for many of the Adviser Abroad positions.

Work in New Zealand Offers:

• 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 Service
  You will have up to 12 months of offers and access to our job center. Organize and confirm jobs through our local representatives, on-line job databank, and local listings.
• Compensation
  While each position offers a different salary, earning minimum wage is NZD11.25 (~US$8.5) per hour, but the average salary is ~NZD$15.
• Housing Assistance
  Shared housing will be included for your first two nights in Auckland. Cultural Embrace offers in-country assistance to help you find a clean, safe and affordable room. Short-term housing is relatively easy to find in NZ. Hostels, rental flats and homes are available with weekly rent.    Your salary should be enough to cover your basic living expenses while abroad. 
• Arrival Assistance and Jet-Lag Recovery Package
  You will receive one voucher good for free transfer to your hostel.  Hop off the plane and hop on the designated shuttle and you will arrive at your pre-booked accommodations free of charge and stress. 
• "Welcome to New Zealand!" Orientation
   An orientation will inform you of New Zealand’s laws, safety, work, social, and travel customs. Plus, assistance in setting up a bank account, tax file number, and housing/transportation (if applicable).
• In-Country Assistance
  Personal postal mail and fax services are included, plus free luggage storage for the first week of your stay, and 24/7 toll-free emergency assistance. 
• 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 Uruguay can 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 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.

• 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$915
*Can$, 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 e-mailed to you within 2-3 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).

NEW! Receive a Scholarship Towards Your Travel Program

Apply now for Cultural Embrace's Adviser Abroad Internship. Advisers Abroad intern for Cultural Embrace and receive a travel scholarship while building their professional experience as  travel writers, photographers, advisers, and representatives abroad. This year, our Advisers will be traveling abroad to Teach in Chile, Teach in China, Volunteer in Guatemala, Volunteer in Brazil, Work in New Zealand, Work in Spain, Au-Pair in Europe, Volunteer Nicuragua, Career-Training Intern in France, Intern in Argentina, and Intern in Ecuador. March 1st, is deadline to apply for many of the Adviser Abroad positions.