New Zealand Visa and Work Permit Requirements
Working Abroad offers an Intern in New Zealand program featuring Paid Internship in New Zealand placements.
New Zealand Work Permits and Visas
Working Holiday Visa: The Working Holiday visa allows you to work and holiday in New Zealand and is available for 18 - 30 year olds from select countries.
You must:
- Have a passport from the United States of America that‘s valid for at least three months after your planned departure from New Zealand
- Not bring children with you
- Hold a return ticket, or sufficient funds to purchase such a ticket
- Have a minimum of NZ$4,200 available funds to meet your living costs while you’re here
- Meet New Zealand's health and character requirements
- Hold medical and comprehensive hospitalisation insurance for the length of your stay
- Be coming to New Zealand to holiday, with work being a secondary intention for your visit
- Not have been approved a visa or permit under a Working Holiday Scheme before.
Student and Trainee Visa: The Student and Trainee Visa or Permit (section WE1b) is available for students who wish to fulfill a course requirement by undertaking practical work experience in New Zealand.
Students who want to fulfil a course requirement by undertaking practical work experience in New Zealand must:
- Meet New Zealand's health and character requirements
- Provide evidence of support of their educational institution
- Provide evidence of an offer of work from a New Zealand education institution or employer.
Read more New Zealand Travel Information.
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