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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

22hr ago

Baristas, Front-of-house, And Talented Chefs.

Bespoke kitchen

Queenstown,

Join Our Team for the Winter Season!Are you ready for an unforgettable winter? Our busy,...

9d ago

$1500-$3000 Per Week + Travel Opportunities + Company Car...

Enlighten Press

Wellington Central, Wellington

Job DescriptionJoin our dynamic team at Enlighten Press and discover a unique opportunity to...

9d ago

$1500-$3000 Per Week + Travel The Northern Island!...

Enlighten Press

Northern Island Travel Position, Auckland

Job DescriptionJoin our dynamic team at Enlighten Press and discover a unique opportunity to...

13d ago

Kiwifruit Picking 2025 ($27.20 – $32.94 Per Bin)

Oropi Management Services LTD

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

Join the 2025 Kiwifruit Harvest – Work, Earn, and Have Fun!Looking for a seasonal job that...

26d ago

Pa And Booking Agent

Hop On Hop Off Wine Tours Limited

Picton, Marlborough

We are looking for a Personal Assistant and marketer for our tourism businesses to work out of...

29d ago

Waiter/waitress

Escape to Picton

Picton, Marlborough

We Are Hiring!Join the Escape to Picton teamDo you have a passion for hospitality?Do...

1mth 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...

1mth 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...

1mth ago

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

Enlighten Press

Auckland,

Job DescriptionJoin our dynamic team at Enlighten Press and discover a unique opportunity to...

1mth ago

Leading Hand Formwork Carpenter (jump Forms / Screens)

Gallivan Group Ltd

Auckland,

Gallivan Group Ltd require Formwork Carpenters with experience with Jump Forms.PROJECT'S...

1mth ago

Formwork Carpenter - Jump Formwork (auckland)

Gallivan Group Ltd

Auckland,

Gallivan Group Ltd require Formwork Carpenters with experience with Jump Forms.PROJECT'S...

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...

Latest Backpacker Jobs

 

Baristas, Front-of-house, And Talented Chefs.

Bespoke kitchen

Queenstown

Join Our Team for the Winter Season!Are you ready for an unforgettable winter? Our busy, high-energy café is on the hunt for baristas, front-of-house, and...

New 22hr ago

Join Our Team for the Winter Season!Are you ready for an unforgettable winter? Our busy, high-energy café is on the hunt for baristas, front-of-house, and...

Kiwifruit Winter Prunning

pountney family trust

kerikeri, Northland

winter prunning kiwifruit red,gold and green. 5.5 ha . $24.00 per hr, 3-4 months work . 2 people required . there is cheap accommidation availiable. need to be...

New 2d ago

winter prunning kiwifruit red,gold and green. 5.5 ha . $24.00 per hr, 3-4 months work . 2 people required . there is cheap accommidation availiable. need to be...

Dairy Farm Assistant

FRENZ Recruitment and Immigration

Te Awamutu, Waikato

We have a 30 day farm assistant contract starting ASAP to end April '25 (possible extension) for a working holiday visa holder to work on a farm in the Waikato area....

New 2d ago

We have a 30 day farm assistant contract starting ASAP to end April '25 (possible extension) for a working holiday visa holder to work on a farm in the Waikato area....

Vineyard Work

Straight 8 Estate

Burnham, Christchurch

Outdoor work in a vineyard must be physically fit and able bodied to assist in taking nets off the vineyard, it is weather based work will be for 2 - 4 days depending...

New 3d ago

Outdoor work in a vineyard must be physically fit and able bodied to assist in taking nets off the vineyard, it is weather based work will be for 2 - 4 days depending...

Duty Manager

Snakebite

Franz Josef Glacier, West Coast

Kia ora!A position has become available as a Duty Manager at Snakebite in Franz Josef.Snakebite is located in the very center of the busy tourist hub of Franz...

6d ago

Kia ora!A position has become available as a Duty Manager at Snakebite in Franz Josef.Snakebite is located in the very center of the busy tourist hub of Franz...

Call Centre Consultant

Queenstown Call Centre

Queenstown, Otago

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...

6d 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...

Waiter

Nash

O, Auckland

Hallo im willy from indonesia im looking for job in new zealand,please help me to get itI can work also in farm like a fruit picking

6d ago

Hallo im willy from indonesia im looking for job in new zealand,please help me to get itI can work also in farm like a fruit picking

Pool Vacuumer

Lake Taupo Holiday Resort

Taupo, Taupō

Join our team at the beautiful Lake Taupo Holiday Resort! We’re looking for a reliable and detail-oriented individual to maintain the cleanliness of our resort's...

9d ago

Join our team at the beautiful Lake Taupo Holiday Resort! We’re looking for a reliable and detail-oriented individual to maintain the cleanliness of our resort's...

Hiring Part Or Full Time Chef

Local Talent Taverna

whangarei, Northland

At Local Talent Tav, we proudly serve food that’s fresh and local. We have an awesome customer base, lovely team and are proud of our offering. The best bit? We have...

9d ago

At Local Talent Tav, we proudly serve food that’s fresh and local. We have an awesome customer base, lovely team and are proud of our offering. The best bit? We have...

Pool Attendant (fixed Term - April)

Lake Taupo Holiday Resort

Taupo, Taupō

Join Our Team as a Pool AttendantStart DATE - Friday 11th April for 1 month (minimum)Are you a water lover with a passion for creating fun and safe...

9d ago

Join Our Team as a Pool AttendantStart DATE - Friday 11th April for 1 month (minimum)Are you a water lover with a passion for creating fun and safe...

 

$1500-$3000 Per Week + Travel Opportunities + Company Car + Adventure

Enlighten Press

Wellington Central, Wellington

Job DescriptionJoin our dynamic team at Enlighten Press and discover a unique opportunity to sell educational resources that empower children in childcare centres...

Job DescriptionJoin our dynamic team at Enlighten Press and discover a unique opportunity to sell educational resources that empower children in childcare centres...

 

$1500-$3000 Per Week + Travel The Northern Island! Company Car + Adventure

Enlighten Press

Northern Island Travel Position, Auckland

Job DescriptionJoin our dynamic team at Enlighten Press and discover a unique opportunity to sell educational resources that empower children in childcare centres...

Job DescriptionJoin our dynamic team at Enlighten Press and discover a unique opportunity to sell educational resources that empower children in childcare centres...

Waiting Staff - German Restaurant

Der Metz Restaurant

Mission Bay, Auckland

We are a renowned German Restaurant and Bar located a few hundred metres from the beach in Kohimarama, Auckland. We are looking for hard-working people to join the...

10d ago

We are a renowned German Restaurant and Bar located a few hundred metres from the beach in Kohimarama, Auckland. We are looking for hard-working people to join the...

 

Kiwifruit Picking 2025 ($27.20 – $32.94 Per Bin)

Oropi Management Services LTD

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

Join the 2025 Kiwifruit Harvest – Work, Earn, and Have Fun!Looking for a seasonal job that keeps you active and pays well? Join Oropi Management Services LTD...

Join the 2025 Kiwifruit Harvest – Work, Earn, and Have Fun!Looking for a seasonal job that keeps you active and pays well? Join Oropi Management Services LTD...

Kitchen Assistant - Red Star Burgers

Magee

Wanaka

KITCHEN ASSISTANT - FULL TIMEWe’re looking for a full-time permanent kitchen assistant to join our team. If you're someone who's eager to settle into a stable...

15d ago

KITCHEN ASSISTANT - FULL TIMEWe’re looking for a full-time permanent kitchen assistant to join our team. If you're someone who's eager to settle into a stable...

Driver/ Labourers Wanted For 6 Month Project - Auckland

TBG

Mount Wellington, Auckland

We have a six month project being run out of Auckland delivering wheelie bins in and around the region.We are looking for drivers/ labourers to assist in the...

16d ago

We have a six month project being run out of Auckland delivering wheelie bins in and around the region.We are looking for drivers/ labourers to assist in the...

Fruit Picking

Star and moon Ltd

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

Looking for backpackers for kiwi fruit picking.picking on contractBin rate $25-$30 depends on the size of the bins.Picking Season is from now to the end of May....

18d ago

Looking for backpackers for kiwi fruit picking.picking on contractBin rate $25-$30 depends on the size of the bins.Picking Season is from now to the end of May....

Kiwifruit Picking

VICK N S LIMITED

Opotiki, Bay of Plenty

Job DescriptionVICK N S LIMITED is a horticultural contracting business based in Opotiki.Picking is on contractBin rate $23-$30depends on the size of the bins...

21d ago

Job DescriptionVICK N S LIMITED is a horticultural contracting business based in Opotiki.Picking is on contractBin rate $23-$30depends on the size of the bins...

Stay In An Old Bus

Elemental Garden

North Loburn, Christchurch

Need a bed and a rest during your adventure holiday to NZ - somewhere interesting, peaceful and private - in exchange for 3 hrs work a day?We have endless...

22d ago

Need a bed and a rest during your adventure holiday to NZ - somewhere interesting, peaceful and private - in exchange for 3 hrs work a day?We have endless...

Waitstaff

Spice Village

Hanmer Springs, South Island

Waitstaff required for our restaurant in Hanmer Springs.We are looking for someone who enjoys working at front of house , serving customers.Please get in...

22d ago

Waitstaff required for our restaurant in Hanmer Springs.We are looking for someone who enjoys working at front of house , serving customers.Please get in...

 

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!