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Welcome to Backpacker Job Board. Backpacker Job Board is the web's best employment site for working holiday makers in New Zealand. From fruit picking jobs and seasonal harvest work, through to au-pair, hospitality work and housekeeping jobs, Backpacker Job Board is home to a wide variety of different casual jobs for backpackers. We have full-time, part-time and temp roles to suit all travellers in NZ. Browse our jobs database and apply for jobs online for free. No fees required! Any questions, feel free to contact us - we're happy to help. In the meantime, here's some useful links:

Featured Backpacker Jobs

3d ago

Live Onsite Hotel Work - Housekeepers - Kitchenhands -...

Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel

Twizel, Mackenzie

TWIZEL HOTEL - LIVE ONSITE WITH ACCOMODATION INCLUDEDCalling all hospitality stars or great...

7d ago

Rental Car Team Member

NZ Rent a Car

Mangere, Auckland

2x team members for busy rental company -25-40 hours p/w near Akl Apt.Fun hardworking team,...

17d ago

Chef

Escape to Picton

Picton, Marlborough

Looking for a talented – Head or Sous ChefWe are looking for someone who has a flair for...

23d ago

Chef

Scenic Hospitality Services

Franz Josef, West Coast

We are seeking Chefs to join our teams on the West Coast for the summer!Work the summer from...

1mth ago

Kiwi Orchard Summer Job

vine work management

Whakatāne, Bay of Plenty

We are looking for people to work in kiwifruit orchards for summer work.No experience....

1mth ago

Educational Sales Representative: $1200 - $3000 Per Week...

Enlighten Press

Auckland,

Join our dynamic team at Enlighten Press and discover a unique opportunity to sell educational...

1mth ago

$1200 - $2800 Per Week + Company Car + Travel Opportunities

Enlighten Press

Auckland,

Join our dynamic team at Enlighten Press and discover a unique opportunity to sell educational...

1mth ago

$1500-$3000 Per Week + Travel/sponsorship Opportunities +...

Enlighten Press

Auckland,

Are you a backpacker or young professional ready to embark on an exciting journey while making a...

1mth ago

Hospitality All - Rounders - Live On Site

Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel

Twizel, Mackenzie

Awesome Roles!! Accommodation included!!!HOSPITALITY ALL ROUNDERS!Calling all hospitality...

1mth ago

Front Of House In Beautiful Kaikoura

Coopers Catch Kaikoura Ltd

Kaikoura, Marlborough

Are you ready to dive into the hustle and bustle of Kaikoura's busiest season? ?️ We're on the...

2mth ago

Tree Weed Removal Crew

Pukaki Downs Station

Lake Pukaki, South Island

Are you interested in working in the beautiful South Island of New Zealand near the Iconic Lake...

2mth ago

Group Leader - Ideal Job For Backpackers

INTRO Travel

Auckland, Christchurch & Queenstown, South Island

GROUP LEADER ROLE - INTRO TRAVELDo you have a passion for travel, enjoy meeting new people...

Latest Backpacker Jobs

Food & Beverage Attendants $26 Per Hour

Sudima Hotel Kaikoura

Kaikōura, Marlborough

Food & Beverage attendants required to work in our busy restaurant Hiku at our beautiful property Sudima Hotel Kaikoura. $26 per hour.We prefer applicants with...

New 5hr 21m ago

Food & Beverage attendants required to work in our busy restaurant Hiku at our beautiful property Sudima Hotel Kaikoura. $26 per hour.We prefer applicants with...

Food And Beverage Attendant

Sudima Hotels

Food and Beverage, Queenstown

Who We Are | Ko Wai MātouPodium Restaurant is situated within Sudima Queenstown Five Mile and offers a flavorful dining experience and is the perfect place to...

New 22hr ago

Who We Are | Ko Wai MātouPodium Restaurant is situated within Sudima Queenstown Five Mile and offers a flavorful dining experience and is the perfect place to...

⭐️tiler/paver ⭐️ - Needed Asap

TARORA

Te Anau, South Island

About UsTarora is developing a boutique resort on an idyllic 1,000-hectare private estate, located 30-minutes outside the closest township of Te Anau.This...

New 23hr ago

About UsTarora is developing a boutique resort on an idyllic 1,000-hectare private estate, located 30-minutes outside the closest township of Te Anau.This...

Stonefruit Pickers & Graders

Petane Summerfruits

Bay view, Napier, Hawke's Bay

Stonefruit pickers and grading & packing .No experience needed, just a good attitude, as on-site training is given

New 1d ago

Stonefruit pickers and grading & packing .No experience needed, just a good attitude, as on-site training is given

Holiday Park All Rounder

Motutere Bay TOP 10 Holiday Park

Turangi, Taupō

Motutere Bay TOP 10 Holiday Park is excited to announce that we’re now interviewing for our 2024/2025 summer season! We’re seeking enthusiastic Holiday Park...

New 1d ago

Motutere Bay TOP 10 Holiday Park is excited to announce that we’re now interviewing for our 2024/2025 summer season! We’re seeking enthusiastic Holiday Park...

Dairy Farm Assistant

FRENZ Recruitment and Immigration

Fairlie, South Island

We have a well-paid 5+ month farm assistant contract starting ASAP for a working holiday visa holder to work on a farm 1.5 hours from Ashburton. The farm is a strong...

New 1d ago

We have a well-paid 5+ month farm assistant contract starting ASAP for a working holiday visa holder to work on a farm 1.5 hours from Ashburton. The farm is a strong...

Kitchen Hand

AJs Kitchen Twizel Ltd

Twizel, Mackenzie

We have a position for an experienced cook / chef + kitchen hand for our busy cafe in the beautiful small tourist town of Twizel.We have day time positions...

New 2d ago

We have a position for an experienced cook / chef + kitchen hand for our busy cafe in the beautiful small tourist town of Twizel.We have day time positions...

Lavender Farm Worker

Pukaki Downs Station

Lake Pukaki, South Island

Job Description: Organic Lavender Farm WorkerAre you looking for a job that allows you to enjoy the beauty of the New Zealand Alpine Lavender farm If so, we have...

New 2d ago

Job Description: Organic Lavender Farm WorkerAre you looking for a job that allows you to enjoy the beauty of the New Zealand Alpine Lavender farm If so, we have...

Call Centre Consultant

Queenstown Call Centre

Queenstown

Are you ready to dial up the FUN and cash in on a great opportunity? We’re looking for enthusiastic, outgoing people to join our buzzing telemarketing squad! Work...

New 3d ago

Are you ready to dial up the FUN and cash in on a great opportunity? We’re looking for enthusiastic, outgoing people to join our buzzing telemarketing squad! Work...

Bar Manager

Sudima Hotels

Auckland CBD, Auckland

An exciting opportunity awaits a full time Outlet Manager at our rooftop bar Sunset, at Sudima Auckland City. Influences from beloved bars from around the world have...

New 3d ago

An exciting opportunity awaits a full time Outlet Manager at our rooftop bar Sunset, at Sudima Auckland City. Influences from beloved bars from around the world have...

 

Live Onsite Hotel Work - Housekeepers - Kitchenhands - Restaurant Staff

Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel

Twizel, Mackenzie

TWIZEL HOTEL - LIVE ONSITE WITH ACCOMODATION INCLUDEDCalling all hospitality stars or great people with kitchenhand, housekeeping, restaurant or bar experience....

TWIZEL HOTEL - LIVE ONSITE WITH ACCOMODATION INCLUDEDCalling all hospitality stars or great people with kitchenhand, housekeeping, restaurant or bar experience....

Landscape Gardener

Shotover Mowing Limited

Queenstown

Landscape Gardener | Shotover MowingLocation: QueenstownPay: based on experienceGet paid to work in the great outdoors of QueenstownWork with a fun,...

New 3d ago

Landscape Gardener | Shotover MowingLocation: QueenstownPay: based on experienceGet paid to work in the great outdoors of QueenstownWork with a fun,...

Night Manager & Housekeeper

Glebe

Queenstown CBD, Queenstown

The Glebe Apartments is a 36 unit apartment complex in the heart of Queenstown CBD. We have long term tenants as well as welcome nightly guests for hotel stays. We...

New 3d ago

The Glebe Apartments is a 36 unit apartment complex in the heart of Queenstown CBD. We have long term tenants as well as welcome nightly guests for hotel stays. We...

Tractor Driver

J&D Adolph Ltd

Dargaville, Northland

We are looking for a tractor driver to assist us with planting of sweet potato (kumara) and other farm tasks. You will need to be experienced in driving tractors and...

New 3d ago

We are looking for a tractor driver to assist us with planting of sweet potato (kumara) and other farm tasks. You will need to be experienced in driving tractors and...

Painter, Hanyperson

prussing

Te Puna & Papamoa, Bay of Plenty

Im looking for a Handy-person to help out and work along side myself with tasks such as water blasting, painting and general home maintenance over two properties...

5d ago

Im looking for a Handy-person to help out and work along side myself with tasks such as water blasting, painting and general home maintenance over two properties...

Lifeguard

Best Berries Ltd

Riverhead, Auckland

We are seeking someone who is highly focused and mature to work in our popular Splash Park this summer. The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude, excellent...

6d ago

We are seeking someone who is highly focused and mature to work in our popular Splash Park this summer. The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude, excellent...

Pizza Chef

Kinross

Queenstown

Come and join our award winning team for summer.  Everyone LOVES our Pizzas so we need a superstar to join our busy team and smash out pizzas all summer long!  Full...

6d ago

Come and join our award winning team for summer.  Everyone LOVES our Pizzas so we need a superstar to join our busy team and smash out pizzas all summer long!  Full...

Customer Service Representative

Auto union

Mangere, Auckland

Looking for front desk rental car customer sales rep/service rep for a car rental business based near the Auckland airport.-Must have good English communication...

7d ago

Looking for front desk rental car customer sales rep/service rep for a car rental business based near the Auckland airport.-Must have good English communication...

 

Rental Car Team Member

NZ Rent a Car

Mangere, Auckland

2x team members for busy rental company -25-40 hours p/w near Akl Apt.Fun hardworking team, plenty of variety in roles ( shuttle driving, customer service, grooming,...

7d ago

2x team members for busy rental company -25-40 hours p/w near Akl Apt.Fun hardworking team, plenty of variety in roles ( shuttle driving, customer service, grooming,...

Bartender

The Smoking Barrel

Motueka, Nelson

EXPERIENCED BARTENDER WANTED.????????????????The Smoking Barrel in stunning Motueka is on the lookout for an experienced BARTENDER.Reckon you can bring the...

8d ago

EXPERIENCED BARTENDER WANTED.????????????????The Smoking Barrel in stunning Motueka is on the lookout for an experienced BARTENDER.Reckon you can bring the...

 

Backpacker Jobs New Zealand

From fruit picking Jobs, fishing Jobs and seasonal harvest work to au-pair and hospitality work, Backpacker Job Board NZ is home to a huge variety of different casual Jobs for backpackers. We have full-time, part-time and temp roles to suit all travellers. Browse our job vacancy database and apply for Jobs online for free. You can also subscribe to our mailing list or follow us on Facebook and Twitter and be the first to get all our latest backpacker job vacancies live as we receive them. Any questions, feel free to contact us - we're happy to help. In the meantime, here's some useful links:

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How do I find a Backpacker Job in New Zealand?

Travelling in New Zealand is a costly pursuit. The good news is for backpackers on a working holiday visa you can earn as you travel, by working in a variety of temporary, part-time and casual jobs while traversing the north and south island of New Zealand.

How to Find a Backpacker Job in New Zealand
How to Find a Backpacker Job in New Zealand

Finding the right job at the right time is key to a successful working holiday. New Zealand is a different country with a different culture, but the work options for backpackers are aplenty.

If you're searching for a casual job in a bar, a stretch of remote work on a farm, or a short term position at a hostel, Backpacker Job Board NZ is the ideal place to start your job search. Here's our guide to find the ideal job. Let us walk you through the process of job hunting as a backpacker in New Zealand.

How to find a job in New Zealand?

How easy is it to get a job in New Zealand on a working holiday visa? Let's take a look. Here's how to find a job in New Zealand when backpacking. Note; it can take about 5 days to find work successfully and you may need a few items (WiFi, Resume, Computer or Mobile Phone).

1. Secure a working holiday visa

You can't work as a backpacker in New Zealand without holding a working holiday visa.

You must secure your visa before you arrive in New Zealand, as you'll need to supply a number of original documents as part of the application, and it will be checked at the airport on arrival.

2. Get a New Zealand mobile SIM

Having arrived in the country with visa in hand, your first job is to get a Kiwi mobile number. Head to the nearest mobile operator store and grab a SIM card so that you can make contact with and be contacted by employers. Pick a SIM with plenty of data - you'll need it!

3. Update your CV / resume

When was the last time you gave your resume a spit and shine? It's important that it is up to date, and highlights the skills, qualifications and experience that aligns with the type of job that you'll be looking for while travelling. You may well have been a lawyer in your home country, but that experience won't be super helpful in finding a job behind the bar in Wellington or fruit picking in Christchurch. Instead highlight any relevant experience and transferable skills.

4. Find a great profile photo

A picture is worth a thousand words, and ideally yours will yell "Employ Me!" 500 times over. Make it professional, captivating, and unmistakably you.

5. Register with Backpacker Job Board

As New Zealand's number one backpacker job marketplace, signing up with Backpacker Job Board will grant you access to a huge number of potential jobs. It only takes about a minute to register as a backpacker, and it's totally free!

6. Begin browsing job vacancies

Once you've registered with Backpacker Job Board you're ready to start browsing! We have lots of new jobs posted every day, so keep checking your preferred job category pages often. All our jobs are also posted to our Facebook page. Follow us on Facebook for more updates.

7. Check job eligibility

Have a read over job descriptions for any specific eligibility criteria.

Some jobs will require specific qualifications or experience. Save time in the long run, and apply for the most relevant jobs first

8. Do your due diligence

Is the employer legitimate? Do they have a good reputation? Will they follow through on their promises? It's important that you get a good sense of the employer before you get too far down the road. Check the employer's online presence for things like a New Zealand Business Number (NZBN), contact details and an address, and do your best to search out former employees to get first hand info on what they're like as a boss (Google, Facebook and Glassdoor reviews are a great place to look). It's important that you stay safe.

9. Prepare your cover letter

Cover letters are important. They have the job of personalising your resume, explaining exactly why you, with your skills and experience, are perfect for this particular job. You need to spend time getting it right. If you feel as though your English isn't as good as it needs to be, get a friend to take a look!

10. Send applications

Once you've found some good jobs from good employers and developed a knock-out resume and cover letter, it's time to send out applications!

11. Follow up with employers

While you don't want to be overeager - the employer will likely be busy, as they're currently looking for help - it's smart to follow up within a day or two. This demonstrates initiative, and shows that you're eager to work.

12. Be responsive

The job market is competitive in New Zealand, so it's important that you respond quickly to any correspondence from a potential employer. Reply to their questions in a polite and professional manner, and be sure to ask any more that you might have - this is your chance to clear up any confusion.

13. Study up before the interview

You want to know a healthy amount about the job, the employer and the industry before you sit down for an interview. You will probably be going for plenty of jobs that you don't have much experience in, but if you can show that you've learnt a little bit about the field before you've gone to the interview, it'll demonstrate real initiative.

14. Accept the job

A job offer is on the table, but this is your last chance to decide whether this is the right choice for you, so take it. On top of your earlier due diligence, which ensured the employer was trustworthy, you should take the opportunity to look at the area that you'll be working in, and the type of work, the pay and the work conditions, to ensure that this is the right move. All of these things should be clearly laid out by the employer before you accept.

15. Gain the necessary certifications/ qualifications

Congratulations - the job has been offered and you've accepted! But before you get to work, you need to make sure you have everything you need.

The first items on your checklist will be any certificates and qualifications you might need in your new job. Your employer will be able to advise the specifics, but common qualifications include the White Card / Site Safety Card certificate for labour and construction jobs.

16. Kit yourself out

You also may need to have clothing and personal protective equipment (PPE). Check what, if anything, the employer supplies, then go shopping for the extras. This is particularly important for labouring, fruit picking and farm work.

17. Start work!

You've done it! It's time to put in the hours and get paid.

18. Calculate your tax

There's one final step in the process. Getting paid is great, but it does mean that the government gets paid too, by taxing your income. You want to be sure you're not passing too much money on to them, and our backpacker tax calculator helps you to do just that. Simply pop in your income and the tax you paid, and we'll let you know what you can expect to get back at the end of the financial year!