Kiwi OE

27/10/2021

26/07/2021

Let’s be honest. Yeah we’re here for the skiing and the hikes and the scenery, but we also wanna party.

No Trace events throw unique festival themed club nights that are held in iconic Queenstown locations including Skyline and the Kawarau Bridge Bungy.

Check out their page to see what events they’ve got coming up. You're not in love, you're just drunk.

23/07/2021

Deep within Fiordland National Park lies Milford Sound, New Zealand's most stunning natural attraction. A day trip you won’t forget with towering peaks, cascading waterfalls and amazing wildlife. Looks unreal right? Just say when and we’ll add it to your package for you.

21/07/2021

Just an hour's drive from Queenstown, Wanaka is an Alpine town renowned for it’s awesome outdoor adventures, including Mount Aspiring National Park.

You really can find something for everyone, whether it’s adrenaline pumping sports, a nice stroll to find ‘that Wanaka tree’ or just eating out at one of their amazing restaurants (Francesca's Italian is a Kiwi OE favourite).

Did someone say Staycation. Go on, treat yourself.

29/06/2021

SNOW DAY!! The snow has well and truly arrived in Queenstown and the slopes are going off! Who's coming ⛷ ?

09/06/2021

We're taking the rough with the smooth at the moment with regards to NZ immigration policy!

Great news about SSE visas being shifted over to open work visas, and about the extensions to working holiday visas! Want to come hang out in Queenstown for a while, for work and play? Get in touch!

Working holiday visa-holders will have their visas extended, but critics say it makes a mockery of a much-hyped immigration reset.

09/06/2021

Queenstown's Mayor is taking government to task over the shortage of workers for this busy winter ahead. It's not going to be fixed quickly, so if you want to lend a hand and have an amazing winter whilst you're at it, NOW is the time to head over and let us take care of the details!

2,000 workers needed for the ski season.

Central government are currently taking the view that all the jobs in the tourism and hospitality industry should and can be filled by kiwis. That is an admirable objective but I’m sorry to say, an unrealistic one in the short to medium term – perhaps even ever.
For decades, the industry has been supported very well by migrant workers. And actually, this is the case for the industry around the world – not just in NZ, or Queenstown. These people have come from many parts of the world for an overseas experience (or a better life and opportunities) and are the engine room behind, particularly the hospitality and accommodation sectors.
Right now, it’s estimated that we are around two thousand workers short heading into the ski season. Central government have said that they are not opening the borders to migrant workers, (obviously they would have to isolate on arrival here), but instead the roles will be filled by kiwis. The harsh reality is kiwis are not going to move here from areas where they are unemployed elsewhere in New Zealand to make beds and clean toilets. It simply won’t happen. Employers around the district are telling me this daily and I am now being told by hoteliers that they can’t fully book their properties simply due to staff shortages in servicing them. This is indeed disappointing when with the Aussie bubble in place, and the expectation of good numbers over the ski season, we can’t meet the opportunity for recovery.
It’s not an issue of wages. Most employers I speak to are paying well above the minimum wage and still can’t get the workers they need.
I have raised this issue with government on many occasions and I am hopeful that some common sense will come into the discussion before the situation gets critical. Yes, we would love to attract more Kiwi workers to the district, and yes we are working on initiatives towards that, but we need support and solutions for this issue in the short term. It’s not just an issue facing tourism and hospitality, it applies to the dairy and fruit picking industries as well. In fact, the availability of workforce is a common issue for recovery across businesses around NZ.
Rest assured I will continue to rattle central government’s cage on this matter until hopefully we have a solution.
Mayor Jim Boult

09/06/2021

Holiday Inn Express is on board with Kiwi OE, which means we're able to help them find staff for the busy winter season and beyond, we hope!

If you're dreaming of a Kiwi Overseas Experience then the work options for your adventure just keep coming! 🤙

26/05/2021

Another new client is on board with Kiwi OE. One of Queenstown's finest hotels, with an outstanding restaurant and some frankly RIDICULOUS views. We're stoked to have Kamana and Nest (restaurant) on board and hope to help them find who they need soon.

09/05/2021

Another new partner on board - Gibbston Valley 🍷

Gibbston Valley is on board with Kiwi OE and we've already sent them some candidates for interviews - one of whom they've hired!

28/04/2021

NEW PARTNER ALERT 🔥

Flame Bar & Grill is on board - one of the most well-known restaurants in town, with amazing food and great cocktails. The ribs are our favourite, evidently.

Want to work at Flame? Or does your business need staff that you're struggling to find locally? Kiwi OE can help!

27/04/2021

This is Tylah 🔨

Tylah was our first Kiwi OE candidate to make the jump across the Tasman - this eager beaver flew into Queenstown from Brisbane on Wednesday last week, and started work on Friday with one of our partners, Remarkable Labour.

We helped Tylah out by organising his flight and airport transfer, and booked him into accommodation at Pinewood Lodge for his first 6 weeks - he's loving his new home town, and we're stoked we could help make this happen for him!

21/04/2021

Chefs of all levels needed in Queenstown!

Tourism and hospitality businesses are ramping up ready for the travel bubble with Australia. If you're keen to relocate to Queenstown and have experience as a chef/cook of any level, we want to hear from you!

We can help you find flights, accommodation, and local discounts, along with a job, if you need that help.

Register with Kiwi OE at the link below and we'll be in touch!

https://kiwioe.co.nz/candidates/winter-2021/

19/04/2021

Check out our latest 'Candidate Connection' newsletter at the link below. 👍

http://kiwioe-9006337.hs-sites.com/were-cheaper-than-seek

08/04/2021

Not yet based in Queenstown but keen to visit or move here permanently? Build a package with us for your Winter (or longer!) in Queenstown. We will help you find a job, a place to lay your head, flights, transfers, and local discounts. You pay a deposit to hold your spot, and pay the rest off once you're in your new job earning dollars. We're here to help make the relocation simple.

Please ONLY apply if you're interested in a PAID OE package which includes work and accommodation.

https://kiwioe.co.nz/candidates/winter-2021/

06/04/2021

09/03/2021

The countdown is on! Who's in your 2021 winter squad?

04/03/2021

It's official - our first two intrepid Kiwis have taken a domestic OE and we're delighted to have been able to help make it happen! The first of many! Great demonstration of teamwork with Fergburger Ltd, The WAN and Pinewood Lodge.

By TRACEY ROXBURGH Kiwi OE’s first two travellers have arrived in Queenstown. The new company, set up by Remarkable Labour bosses Blair McNaughton and Ed Stott, launched late last year, intending to help plug labour gaps in the resort’s workforce, and offer an OE experience to Kiwis who can’t ...

22/02/2021

Introducing Shotover Lodge another of our accommodation partners. Shotover Lodge is idyllically located in Arthur's Point. There's a walking track right into Queenstown town centre (30mins), and the Lodge is walking distance to the Coronet Peak access road.

Shotover Lodge has gigantic, comfortable rooms, with awesome cooking facilities and communal outdoor areas. It's a great place to base yourself for a Queenstown OE.

20/02/2021

We're stoked to have Go Orange on board as an activity partner - which means you can include a voucher towards their products in your OE package!

With Go Orange you can arrive to a rafting mission in style - either by helicopter or jetboat! 🚁🚤🚣

17/02/2021

Bit of a bike nut? Vertigo Bikes Queenstown are on board with Kiwi OE, so you can include bike and safety gear rental in your OE package, as well as the Skyline Gondola Pass to get you to where the best (scariest) trails are. 🚵‍♂️

15/02/2021

"All aboard" Real Journeys are on board with Kiwi OE, which means you can include a voucher to use towards any of their products, in your OE package.

Take a cruise on the TSS Earnslaw to Walter Peak Station for an epic buffet feed, or put your voucher towards an unforgettable overnight cruise on Doubtful Sound. The choice is yours! 🛳

11/02/2021

Introducing another partnered business: Shotover Canyon Swing

Arguably the most adrenaline-pumping way to experience the scenery of the Shotover River, Canyon Swing is on board and you can include one in your OE package. Just don't book it for straight after your Fergburger 🤮 🤙

08/02/2021

Helping you experience all the best stuff to do in Queenstown is key to an epic OE, wherever you're arriving from. What better way to kick it off than by stuffing your face with Fergburger Ltd ?

Ferg are on board, which means all of our packages include a free burger. They're hiring often too - could you handle working amongst all that deliciousness?!

05/02/2021

Next up is Pinewood Lodge. Pinewood Lodge is around 10 minutes walk to central Queenstown, and has possibly the widest variety of accommodation offerings anywhere in town!

From dormitory rooms to private cabins, Pinewood have it covered - and they can tell you all you need to know as a new arrival into town!

03/02/2021

Introducing our partnered businesses - first stop, accommodations: The Black Sheep Backpackers.

is a short walk from the centre of Queenstown, and does a weekly free dinner where everyone gets together for a social feed. They're small enough so that you feel part of a family when you stay there, and big enough to offer several different accommodation options - and that's why we like 'em!

05/01/2021

05/01/2021

Build your own 'Overseas' Experience with Kiwi OE. Choose what you want to include, and pay for nothing you don't.

Ready for a new job in a new town? We can make it happen.

29/12/2020

New Year...... New town? New job? Kiwi OE can help you relocate to Queenstown and find a new job. Add to that all the amazing activities you can try here, and the interesting characters you'll meet, and you've got a pretty exciting combo. Check out how it works on our website, and get the ball rolling on a new chapter.

13/12/2020

This week we're introducing you to some of our favourite spots in and around Queenstown. This is the view down to Lake Wakatpu and across to The Remarkables, from the trail to Ben Lomond.

03/12/2020

That's us!! 👋 Spread the word folks, we want to help businesses in Queenstown find the staff they need, and we want to help you (the staff!) have the time of your life whilst you're at it! Who's in your squad of workmates?

You can’t go around the world for your OE, so why not come to the Queenstown Lakes? Supported by the Business Response Group (Queenstown Lakes District Council, Queenstown and Wānaka Chambers of Commerce, Destination Queenstown and Lake Wanaka Tourism), ...

30/11/2020

At Kiwi OE we have a big surplus of jobs across all sectors, and a shortage of staff. If you choose to relocate to Queenstown, either for a few weeks over summer, or longer term, we'll guarantee you a job! Choose one of our packages and we'll also include a flight, a few weeks' accommodation, and some awesome Queenstown activities and discounts. Register now via the website. Our next intake dates are December 15th and January 12th. Get in quick!