Work n Holiday New Zealand

23/03/2020

Dear members,

Due to the COVID-19 Corona-virus pandemic, our office is closed from today until further notice. However, you can still reach us under [email protected] and our emergency phone line: 021 748484

We will still be here to answer all your questions and help you out as much as we can in the current situation.

Life in New Zealand has been changing rapidly in the last week. New Zealand is currently at alert Level 3, but will move to COVID-19 Alert Level 4 at 11.59 pm on Wednesday 25 March. For detailed information about the situation, please have a look at the government website: https://covid19.govt.nz/

Once we have reached level 4, you must stay at home and stop all interactions with others outside of your household – unless you are working in the essential services. You may go for a walk or exercise and enjoy nature, but keep a 2 metre distance from people at all times. Food will always be available and supermarkets remain open. Remember, you are asked that you only spend time with those who you are in self-isolation with, and keep your distance from all others at all times. https://covid19.govt.nz/government-actions/covid-19-alert-level/

Please note that there will be restrictions travelling through New Zealand:
https://covid19.govt.nz/government-actions/travel-restrictions/
Right now, public transport and domestic air travel is restricted only for medical reasons, to get to the supermarket, to those involved in essential services and freight. Air travel is permitted for travellers to leave the country. Ferry services, road and rail will still be available for the transport of essential goods.
Driving in private vehicles is allowed, but everyone is asked to limit their movement around the country. We want to emphasize that finding safe accommodation should be your priority. At this stage, jobs will be very limited in New Zealand and industries are unsure if they belong to the essential service.

We recommend to our members to return back to their home country, as this has been a recommendation from governments and ministries of foreign affairs all over the world. As airports have been affected as well and closures have been happening, we ask our members to get in contact with their embassies.

Our German members have been advised to register for a flight back home under:
www.rueckholprogramm.de
Moreover, German members should also register under:
https://elefand.diplo.de/

We advise our members from other countries to get in touch with their embassies – a small selection of their phone numbers below:
British Embassy: (0) 4 924 2888.
French Embassy: (04) 384 2555
Belgium Embassy: (04) 974 9080 or Mobile: 027 279 9363
Austrian Consulate: (09) 476 0994 or Mobile: 021 858 818

Please stay safe and healthy!

This website has everything you need to know about COVID-19 in one place. Learn the simple steps you can take to unite against the virus and slow its spread. Find out what help is available and get the latest updates.

20/03/2020

Hi lovely members😃,

Next week will be Antoine’s last week in New Zealand! He will be going back to France.

During his time here, the best thing he did was snorkeling. Encountering New Zealand’s marine life was surely something to remember. He even encountered fish that were half his size!

We will surely miss him in the office!!!

Enjoy your weekend,🤩

Your Work N Holiday Team

18/03/2020

Hi travellers,

Look at this entrance of our Top End Maori Trip!🤩

This time next week, we will be experiencing the Maori Culture, and much more. Our trip includes 3 nights in Paihia, guided tours and a trip to the sacred place Cape Reinga.

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During our trip, we travel to Paihia, the Bay of Islands, Aotearoa, Cape Reinga, Russel, and more!

Swing by our office if your are interested in joining on one of our Top End Maori trips.

Happy travelling,

Your Work N Holiday Team😄

17/03/2020

Hi dear members,

Currently, we have some strict border measurements in place here in New Zealand.

Foreign travellers who have been present in, or transited through, Iran or mainland China in the previous 14 days cannot enter New Zealand. Travellers to New Zealand from the rest of the world, except most Pacific Islands, must isolate themselves upon arrival.

Please self-isolate yourself for the requested time.

Staying home is a precautionary measure to protect those around you – your family, friends and our elderly - from possibly contracting COVID-19.

The symptoms of COVID-19 are cough, fever, and shortness of breath.

Contact Healthline for free on 0800 358 5453 if you begin to feel unwell.

Stay safe,

Your Work N Holiday Team

16/03/2020

Hi beautiful members😄,

Our member Antonia is enjoying this!

Look at this stunning view of Antonia’s favorite lake!

In New Zealand, you can find a lot of the most special coloured lakes! The reason for the colours can be quite strange, because of various reasons.

The most common reason is the concentrated amount of minerals in the water. This makes the lake turn into all colours of the rainbow. The other one is, because of glacial water. This makes the lakes turn into a beautiful baby blue colour.

Make sure to see one before you leave New Zealand!👀

Happy travelling,

Your Work N Holiday Team

12/03/2020

Hi hard workers,

Look at this stunning view from one of our employer’s orchards!🤩

It was taken in the Bay of Plenty. The Bay of Plenty is known for the beautiful lush and green environment.

It is a great place to experience the true Kiwi culture, because a lot of Kiwis live in here. Get a real taste of farm life in New Zealand.

The bay of plenty has a lot of work offers at this very moment! Swing by the office for our best job offers, or send us a quick email on [email protected]

Happy working,

Your Work N Holiday Team😄

11/03/2020

Hi lovely members😃,

Look at our member Yasmina! She is completely in her adventurous element while walking across the bridge in Mt Cook.

Most people know Mt Cook for being the highest mountain in New Zealand, but did you know that it’s also a National Park?

Yasmina hiked down the Ho**er Valley track! It is one of the most popular tracks in the Mount Cook National Park.

It is suitable for all levels! The track is 10km and it is mainly flat. One of the best short walks you can find in this National Park! It is just absolutely stunning!

Happy exploring,

Your Work N Holiday Team

10/03/2020

Hi travellers,

Look at this picture of the pancake rocks!

You can find the pancake rocks in Punakaiki, on the West Coast in the South Island.

It is a miracle that it is not raining in this picture. In the West Coast it can rain up to 300 days a year! So, make sure to bring your rain jacket! 🌦

Do you want to travel to the South Island? Start your journey in our office! We can help plan your itinerary throughout whole New Zealand. No hustle for you on the way, so you can fully enjoy the country’s beauty.

We also have some good discounts for our members 😉

Happy travelling,

Your Work N Holiday Team

05/03/2020

Hi dear members,

Did you know that in New Zealand one person is equal to 6 sheep?!😱🐑

Many farm jobs involving animals will require some experience. However, as a wwoofer, you will be able to get the skills which will help you getting the job you are dreaming of.

We always have plenty wwoofing options available for our members.🤩

Stop by our office for the best offers! If you can’t, feel free to contact us.

Happy farming,

Your Work N Holiday Team

04/03/2020

Hi lovely members,

Look at this cute shot that got send to us by our member Lina. The picture was taken in our office and – as always – with a great view of the Skytower.

We, the Work n Holiday team, will not only do our best to find you a job, we will also do our best to make you feel at home. Making lifelong friendships is just the icing of the cake.

When you feel comfortable, you can grow, learn and develop more easily.. and become the best version of yourself,


Enjoy your travels!

Your Work N Holiday Team

02/03/2020

Hi explorers,

Look at this picture that our member Morgane send us!

She took it on one of our Whale & Dolphin Safari Eco-tours in Hauraki Gulf Marine Park.

On this tour, you get to enjoy Auckland’s marine life for 4 hours alongside conservation-based activities in the beautiful Hauraki Gulf Marine.

The tour guarantees you dolphin or whale sightings. If you don’t see any, you will get to take the tour again! How good is that? 😀

Swing by our office/contact us for a discount!

Happy sailing⚓️,

Your Work N Holiday Team

28/02/2020

Hi members,

Do you want to expand your resume? Work in hospitality!

It can be anything, from a kitchenhand to waiter/waitress to chef/cook. Some jobs require you to have some experience, but we also have ones where experience is not a requirement.

Hospitality jobs are also great for your English language skills. You will talk to customers and communicate with the other staff members constantly. An amazing opportunity.

Come by the office or contact us to get the best job offers.

Enjoy your weekend!

Your Work N Holiday Team😀

26/02/2020

Hi members,

Look at Gianluca enjoying the Fijian sunset. 🌅

Would you like to take a break between jobs and spend your money on an amazing experience?

We have just the place for you. Time to tick off Fiji from your bucketlist.

Awesome Adventures Fiji will take you to the Yasawa Islands, where you can enjoy their energetic packages, relaxing island escapes and you can even do some island hopping!🤩

Hop from island to island with the Bula Pass, stay in the most beautiful Fijian accommodation and explore the Fiji culture.

Come by the office or email us for bookings and we can get you a discount!

Happy spending,

Your Work N Holiday Team

25/02/2020

Hi athletic members,

Look at the amazing picture our staff member Sanne send us!

She took the picture while on a hike near the Oakley Creek Waterfall.😀

Oakley Creek, in the Auckland suburb Waterview, and its surrounding parks offer a beautiful hike on hardened paths. Follow the stream all the way up from Phyllis Street, passing Oakley Creek Waterfall, up the Oakley Creek Walkway to the Waterview Reserve.

Spend a day relaxing and hiking through some of Auckland’s most beautiful parks. It’s a great hike for starters, and a must see for the advanced!

Swing by the office or contact us for the best hiking trails, or if you need travel inspiration.

Happy hiking,

Your Work N Holiday Team

20/02/2020

Hello members!

Our staff members always go the extra mile to find the best jobs and best activities for our members!

Have you met Antoine and Sanne yet? Not surprised to see them jump in front of the fire truck when our building had to evacuate because of the fire alarm. Of course, they triple-checked that they were not interrupting anybody in their work. 😉

A little bit about them:
Antoine is from France (Brittany to be precise!), goes swimming in the ocean when it is snowing (no wet-suit of course) and his favourite place in NZ is Wai-o-Tapu.
Sanne is from the Netherlands, can’t wait to explore NZ, is already excited for our next pub crawl and reuses her teabags (it is sustainable!).

Come by the office to have a chat with us and we will help you with travelling and finding work!

Your Work N Holiday Team 😀

18/02/2020

Hi hard workers,

It’s that time of the year when it is all about this round furry fruit! And it is out there in all sorts of colours: Green, gold and red! Yesssss, we talk about our Kiwifruit!!!

Perfect for you, if you want to make some money for your future travels.

One of our orchard suppliers is coming to our office TOMORROW (Thursday 20th of February). Come and get in contact with us, so we can schedule you in for a group interview/ meeting session here in Auckland.

PS: This is for our members only – if you are not a member yet, then get in touch and we can sign you up!

Happy moneymaking,

Your Work N Holiday Team

17/02/2020

Hi animal lovers,

Look at this cute seal! It was captured by our member Timon on one of his adventures.

Timon escaped the summer heat and went to the South Island, down to Kaikoura.

There is a lot of wildlife to spot in New Zealand, on both the North and the South Island. The summer is especially good for penguin spotting!

At the office we have multiple types of tours available with discount, plus we help you planning your trips!

Send a quick message to [email protected] and we can help you planning your wildlife adventures!

Happy spotting,

Your Work N Holiday Team

13/02/2020

Hi members,

With summer coming to an end, some orchards and vineyards also produce less fruit. Some others have really struggled with our dry summer and no rain. This means that they could not offer any work at all lately.

But luckily, you know us and we are constantly in contact with orchard owners and employers who are seeking workers. Interested!

Come by the office for more info or contact us under:
[email protected]

Happy picking,

Your Work N Holiday Team

11/02/2020

Hi members🌈,

The 1st till the 16th of February is Auckland Pride Festival!

During this week we celebrate our unique mix of identities in New Zealand’s most super-diverse city. There are plenty of (free) festivities to participate in. Get ready for parties, cabaret, comedy, live music and so much more!

You can find the festival right across the Tāmaki Makaurau region.

Find out more on:
https://aucklandpride.org.nz/

Happy pride week,

Your Work N Holiday Team

10/02/2020

Hi discoverers,

Take a look at the amazing picture that our staff member Charlotte sent us! Charlotte travelled around the South Island with Stray.

Here you can see the breathtaking Mount Cook in the background.

While you are in the area, try to visit the Mount Cook National Park. There are plenty of things to do there! For example: enjoy a scenic helicopter ride, hike to the Mueller Hut, go stargazing and take the Famous Mount Cook Road Photo.

Mount Cook National Park is located on the South Island and can be easily reached by bus.

Come by the office for extra information or for discounts for your travels.

Happy discovering 😀,

Your Work N Holiday Team

07/02/2020

Hi members🙂,

There have been significant weather events down in the South Island around Fiordland over the last few days.

Roads have been closed and some bus departures and events have been cancelled due to this. Some areas in Otago have even been evacuated.

If you have any travel plans in Otago, please keep in mind that you most likely will have to change your plans😰.

Plus, you have any trips booked with stray, please stay in the know with stray’s updates on their changes and cancellations:
https://www.straytravel.com/travel-info/service-updates/

Please remember to call the emergency number 111 if you are in direct danger.

Come by the office to find out if your trip has been affected by the weather. If so, we will assist you with the change in travel plans.

Happy travelling and stay safe!

Your Work N Holiday Team

05/02/2020

Hello members,

We all like to celebrate - and tomorrow, we can celebrate Waitangi Day, New Zealand's national day. 🤩

The most iconic location to join in the celebrations would be at Waitangi itself, where people of all communities and backgrounds gather. Here people from all backgrounds and communities will come together to commemorate the first signing of New Zealand’s founding document - The Treaty of Waitangi.

Have a look for more info under the following link:
https://www.waitangi.org.nz/whats-on/waitangi-day/

Waitangi Day is a public holiday and our office will be closed. We will be back in the office on Friday, 7th of February from 9:30am onwards.

Keep on enjoying our summer!

Your Work N Holiday Team 😀

24/01/2020

Hi dear Members,

Just a little heads up that our office will be closed on Monday, 27th of January. Monday is Auckland Anniversary day. A public holiday and one of the perks of living in Auckland! 😊

We will be back in the office on Tuesday, 28th of January, and happy to answer all your questions!

See you then! 😉

Your Work N Holiday Team

09/01/2020

Hi members,

WWOOFing is a great way to save money and learn new skills.

Our member Sophie had an amazing time WWOOFing on a dairy farm! 😊

Do you want to know more about what WWOOFing is or how you can find the best WWOOf hosts? Just send us an email to [email protected] or come by the office.

We are more then happy to help you!

Ps. Katja is a real WWOOF expert! 😉

08/01/2020

Hi movie lovers,

Who said it’s a shame to watch a movie when its such great weather? Here in Auckland you can watch free movies in parks from January until April! 😊

Movies start once the sun has gone down, but the fun begins earlier with plenty of pre-movie entertainment to enjoy while you relax in the park. Make sure you take a blanket, some pillows and a snack.
Check out http://moviesinparks.co.nz/films/ for when & where what movie plays.
Happy watching,
Your Work N Holiday Team

05/01/2020

A big hellloooooo to all our members,

We hope you had an amazing holiday season!

We are back!!! 😊

Although we really enjoyed our Christmas break, we are happy to be back and ready to help you with all your needs.

For all your travel and job enquires please email [email protected] or give us a ring.

Happy working,

Your Work N Holiday Team

19/12/2019

Hi dear Members,

Today is your last chance to pick up any parcels or luggage for this year. The office is open until 5:30pm.

For now, we would already like to wish you an amazing Christmas and wonderful new year.

We have enjoyed meeting and helping everyone who came to our office this year and are looking forward to hearing how you guys are doing in 2020.

For all the people coming to New Zealand in 2020, we can’t wait to meet you! Let’s find some more great jobs and visit more special places.

Don’t forget to send us your best Christmas and New Year pictures! 😊

See you guys next year, 😉

Your Work N Holiday Team

18/12/2019

Hi Members,

Tomorrow will be the last day of our team member Charlotte!

She is very excited to start here Stray travels through the South Island! We will be getting lots of travel pictures. 😉

Thank you for all your hard work at the office! 😊

If you met Charlotte, leave her a nice goodbye message in the comment section…. Or say “hi” to her when you see her drinking a cocktail in Queenstown.

Are you thinking about traveling with Stay? We still have a great offer for the Everywhere pass! Come by the office or send us an email and we will tell you all about it. 😊

Happy goodbye,

Your Work N Holiday Team

18/12/2019

Hi lovely members,

Have you visted Tauranga already?

Our awesome member Sophie did and send us this lovely picture.

Tauranga is known for its awesome street art (as you can see on the picture). Do you have any cool street art pictures from Tauranga (or anywhere else in New Zealand)? Please send them to [email protected] we would love to see what is out there. 😊

Happy photographing,

Your Work N Holiday Team

17/12/2019

Hi Member,

Look at this stunning picture our great member Antonia send us.

There are so many awesome things you can do in Queenstown. Too many to mention, that’s why we made our personal top 5 of things you can do in Queenstown.

1. Jump off somewhere crazy with AJ Hackett
AJ Hackett was the first person to bring bungy jumping to the world. Get out of your comfort zone and do the original bungy jump in Queenstown! Not in the mood to jump? They also have an amazing ledge swing!!!
2. Go on a scenic helicopter flight over Milford Sound
Milford sound is one of the most beautiful natural wonders we have ever seen. Experiencing it from a different point of view is a memory you will never forget.
3. Visit the Moke Lake
One of the most beautiful places in Queenstown. The perfect place to relax or go hiking.
4. Eat at Fergburger
There are more then enough places to eat in Queenstown, but one that you can’t miss is Fergburger. Fergburger is known for its huge and tasteful burgers! Make sure you go there outside of peak hours otherwise you could be waiting a looonnnggg time for your burger. 😉
5. Shotover Jet Boat Ride
Another activity that is super iconic for Queenstown. Jet Boats are fast and agile vessels that are able to drive at super speeds and spinning 360 degrees.

What is your favorite thing to do in Queenstown??

Happy exploring,

Your Work N Holiday Team