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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

1d ago

Kiwi Fruit

vine work management

Whakatāne, Bay of Plenty

We are looking for workers for kiwifruit pickingNo experience required.Easy to learn job,...

12d ago

All Rounder - Campervan Rentals

Travellers Autobarn

Mangere, Auckland

$55,000 Base Salary + $500 per month at-risk Performance Bonus + Uncapped Monthly Sales...

1mth 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...

1mth 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...

1mth 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...

1mth 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...

1mth ago

Waiter/waitress

Escape to Picton

Picton, Marlborough

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

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...

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...

2mth 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...

2mth 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...

2mth ago

Formwork Carpenter - Jump Formwork (auckland)

Gallivan Group Ltd

Auckland,

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

Latest Backpacker Jobs

Garden Helpers

Bowles

Kaiapoi, Christchurch

We would like help to tidy up and weed gardens and spread compostWe are happy to exchange your time for meals and a bedWe would like you to work a full day on...

New 1d ago

We would like help to tidy up and weed gardens and spread compostWe are happy to exchange your time for meals and a bedWe would like you to work a full day on...

 

Kiwi Fruit

vine work management

Whakatāne, Bay of Plenty

We are looking for workers for kiwifruit pickingNo experience required.Easy to learn job, if you can lift more than 20kg of weight.Come and join our teams...

We are looking for workers for kiwifruit pickingNo experience required.Easy to learn job, if you can lift more than 20kg of weight.Come and join our teams...

General Hand ,builder,carpenter

Eden Orchards

Alexandra , Nelson, Otago

Hi , I'm looking for a carpenter, builder for 3 months work, situated in Alexandra, central Otago, and some work also in Nelson.Must be experienced , we can supply...

New 2d ago

Hi , I'm looking for a carpenter, builder for 3 months work, situated in Alexandra, central Otago, and some work also in Nelson.Must be experienced , we can supply...

Kiwifruit

Travis Orchards Ltd

OPOTIKI, Bay of Plenty

We are looking for a few more backpackers to help us with our kiwifruit picking, possibly have some string work to follow. Pay is weekly and paid on bin rate...

New 2d ago

We are looking for a few more backpackers to help us with our kiwifruit picking, possibly have some string work to follow. Pay is weekly and paid on bin rate...

Calf Rear

Canterbury

Ashburton, Christchurch

We are seeking a motivated calf rearer to help us this coming season to rear 350 calves.Previous dairy or calf rearing experience is preferred.but not essential...

5d ago

We are seeking a motivated calf rearer to help us this coming season to rear 350 calves.Previous dairy or calf rearing experience is preferred.but not essential...

Au Pair/nanny Needed

Spataro family

Te Awamutu, Waikato

Au Pair Wanted - Te Awamutu? Dates: June - End of August 2025Our current Au Pair is leaving us for a full time job, so we are looking for someone to join us for...

7d ago

Au Pair Wanted - Te Awamutu? Dates: June - End of August 2025Our current Au Pair is leaving us for a full time job, so we are looking for someone to join us for...

Support Person

Sthelierimcorp

Miramar, Wellington

Support person to assist a disabled woman in her 60's engage in the community. No experience neededSupport person wanted to assist in helping a physically disabled...

8d ago

Support person to assist a disabled woman in her 60's engage in the community. No experience neededSupport person wanted to assist in helping a physically disabled...

Japanese Stargazing Guide

Go Tekapo

Lake Tekapo, Mackenzie

Go Tekapo is looking for a full time Japanese speaking team member to join our stargazing team.We have been running stargazing tours in the Mackenzie district...

8d ago

Go Tekapo is looking for a full time Japanese speaking team member to join our stargazing team.We have been running stargazing tours in the Mackenzie district...

One Off Pear Tasting Research

Prime Research

sandringham, Auckland

We are looking for people that have come to New Zealand in the last 4 years from the USA, the United Kingdom, or Europe to take part in a PAID pear tasting session!...

10d ago

We are looking for people that have come to New Zealand in the last 4 years from the USA, the United Kingdom, or Europe to take part in a PAID pear tasting session!...

General Laybour

Johnson

Waikato, Raglan

Looking for female 2 do basic farm duties or cleaning ect in exchange for acomidation ect located te akau across harbour from raglan

10d ago

Looking for female 2 do basic farm duties or cleaning ect in exchange for acomidation ect located te akau across harbour from raglan

 

All Rounder - Campervan Rentals

Travellers Autobarn

Mangere, Auckland

$55,000 Base Salary + $500 per month at-risk Performance Bonus + Uncapped Monthly Sales Commission + SuperTravellers Autobarn is looking for an All-Rounder to...

12d ago

$55,000 Base Salary + $500 per month at-risk Performance Bonus + Uncapped Monthly Sales Commission + SuperTravellers Autobarn is looking for an All-Rounder to...

Tractor Driver For Sweet Potato Harvest

Fieldco

Northland

We are currently looking for Farm Machinery Operators to help with our 2025 Kumara (aka NZ Sweet Potato) harvest. Requiring 4 drivers.NZ Sweet Potato is an iconic...

16d ago

We are currently looking for Farm Machinery Operators to help with our 2025 Kumara (aka NZ Sweet Potato) harvest. Requiring 4 drivers.NZ Sweet Potato is an iconic...

Retreat Garden Outdoor Kitchen Build

Elemental Garden

Rangiora, Christchurch

Travellers, artists, creators, musicians and explorers welcome!1 hr work exchange for your own private wilderness camping area, true freedom with none of the...

19d ago

Travellers, artists, creators, musicians and explorers welcome!1 hr work exchange for your own private wilderness camping area, true freedom with none of the...

Elemental Organic Garden She-shed Experience

Elemental Garden

Rangiora, Christchurch

Hi TravellersIf you are seeking temporary sanctuary as you travel NZ, we have a very comfortable single bed, in a sweet and simple private space, a converted pony...

19d ago

Hi TravellersIf you are seeking temporary sanctuary as you travel NZ, we have a very comfortable single bed, in a sweet and simple private space, a converted pony...

Farm Worker Stud Beef And Sheep

Merrylea

Cave, Mackenzie

General farm work on a 700Ha stud beef and commercial sheep property. The work will involve stock work, break fencing, weed control and general farm maintance.Some...

19d ago

General farm work on a 700Ha stud beef and commercial sheep property. The work will involve stock work, break fencing, weed control and general farm maintance.Some...

Carpenter/joiner

JB Finishing

Queenstown

Job DescriptionSuccessful candidate will be working as a part of the team, where the main work is focused on the finishing work in high-end luxury homes and...

21d ago

Job DescriptionSuccessful candidate will be working as a part of the team, where the main work is focused on the finishing work in high-end luxury homes and...

Front Of House Team Member

Tiwary

Lake Front Taupo, Taupō

Join Our Team! Front-of-House Team Member WantedAre you passionate about coffee, customer service, and creating a welcoming atmosphere? We’re looking for a...

23d ago

Join Our Team! Front-of-House Team Member WantedAre you passionate about coffee, customer service, and creating a welcoming atmosphere? We’re looking for a...

Kitchen Hand

tokyo on wheels

Northland, North Island

Provide a warm, friendly, and welcoming style of service to all customers.Maintain clean and tidy dining and kitchen areas, including cleaning tables, floors, and...

23d ago

Provide a warm, friendly, and welcoming style of service to all customers.Maintain clean and tidy dining and kitchen areas, including cleaning tables, floors, and...

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....

26d 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....

Easter & Onward - Animal Care, Housekeeping, Diy, Gardening

Wacky Stays & Llama Trekking

Kaikoura, Marlborough

KAIKOURA - animal care, housekeeping, DIY, projects, gardening.A voluntary exchange for one, two, or couple - two positions (PLUS OVERTIME SALARY) - starting...

26d ago

KAIKOURA - animal care, housekeeping, DIY, projects, gardening.A voluntary exchange for one, two, or couple - two positions (PLUS OVERTIME SALARY) - starting...

 

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!