AUCKLAND: paid city work and orientation tour
Price from: £995
Start your year abroad on a captivating adventure in stunning New Zealand. Join fellow travellers for an enriching orientation week, sightseeing and making new friends! Benefit from our dedicated team’s assistance as they guide you through the process of securing paid work abroad, offering access to our exclusive online database of job opportunities. Explore the possibilities and make unforgettable memories as you navigate your journey with our expert support.
Duration: 10- 52 weeks
Dates: See here for dates
Arrival day: Arrival day: Wednesday, project start Thursday – we have booked a complimentary extra night’s stay for Wednesday
Eligibility: Must be eligible for a work visa
Age: 18 – 35
Highlights
- Earn a good wage to fund further travels!
- Auckland city sightseeing tour
- Spot dolphins and other marine life on a 3 Day Bay of Islands Adventure!
- Visit the famous Hole in the Rock on Motukokako Island
- Visit Otehei Bay and relax at Paihia Beaches
- 12 month job finding assistance with access to an exclusive job database
Description
This programme offers a fantastic opportunity to work and travel in one of the most diverse and beautiful countries in the world.
With our 12-month work and holiday package, you’ll receive comprehensive support in securing employment and completing all necessary paperwork, ensuring a smooth transition to kickstart your adventure. Your journey commences with an exhilarating 7-day orientation package in Auckland.
Discover a range of job opportunities across various industries such as hospitality, factory and construction, providing ample opportunities for entry-level positions. Enjoy competitive pay rates that allow you to sustain yourself while also setting aside savings for your travels.
Immerse yourself in the splendour of New Zealand, renowned for its picturesque beaches, fascinating volcanic history, and rich indigenous culture. Seize the chance to experience life like a Kiwi, fully embracing all that these extraordinary islands have to offer while forging a fulfilling career path.
What will I be doing?
Experience the adventure with our 7 Night Working Holiday Arrival Package in Auckland!
Join fellow travellers from across the globe for a week of excitement and exploration, all expertly guided by an Ultimate NZ tour leader. Discover the hidden gems of northern New Zealand, venture off the beaten track, and embark on the journey of a lifetime across the country. Plus, we’ll assist you in securing job opportunities for the remainder of your stay after your first week. Get ready for an unforgettable experience that will set the stage for your New Zealand adventure!
Group size 5-15
Project Itinerary
Wednesday pre-night: Kia Ora and welcome to New Zealand!
Upon arrival, you’ll check into your accommodation and take some time to chill before meeting your group and tour leader tomorrow
Thursday | Welcome to Auckland
You have the morning free to sleep in or explore the city. In the afternoon you will meet up with the group and tour leader who will run through the itinerary for the week. You’ll receive your SIM card which you can use straight away! Once essential admin is complete, you will head off to a local pub for a welcome dinner. Grab a drink and get to know the others in your group before your week of adventure begins!
Friday | Info session and City Tour
Today join a group info session where everything will be explained about how to make the most out of your travel around this spectacular country! From Hobbiton to the adventure capital of Queenstown, you’ll learn all about New Zealand’s must-see highlights and hotspots. You’ll receive a detailed presentation about finding work, getting your tax file number set up and receiving your bank card. From here, it’s time to explore Auckland on a city tour! You’ll experience all the tourist destinations and get insider knowledge on where to find the best coffee, food and much more!
Saturday | Bay of Islands
Time to start your exploration north up the beautiful coastline of New Zealand! In the morning you and the team will begin your journey to the iconic Bay of Islands. On route you will stop at Whangeri Fall for a swim and lunch. Once you reach Paihia you will check in and then spend the rest of the day exploring the town and beautiful beaches.
Sunday | Hole in the Rock Cruise
Today you will venture to the inner Bay of Islands on an extensive historical cruise of the Bay. Enjoy a swim or coastal walk on Urupukapuka Island during the first stop at the breath-taking Otehei Bay. In the afternoon you will set off in search of Dolphins and other marine life as you take part in the Hole in the Rock cruise. Witness aweome views as you then journey to the end of the Cape Brett Peninsula and onward to the famous Hole in the Rock on Motukokado Island.
Monday | Explore Paihia and Auckland
Today you will journey back down to Auckland. Before there is some free time to shop, explore or swim in Pahia and once back in Auckland you have the evening to enjoy the city with your new mates!
Tuesday | Devonport and Party Night
Get prepared for another day of adventure. Starting with a short ferry to Devonport to spend the day exploring the famous beaches, volcanoes, shops and local pubs. You’ll roll into a part and experience the best of Auckland’s nightlight – a bar crawl led by your group leader with a few free drinks thrown in along the way!
Wednesday | End of tour and further stay
This is when the orientation officially ends but the support for job search begins. We recommend you book at least a week at the hotel whilst searching for work and deciding where in New Zealand you want to base yourself – from this day forward the programme is flexible and the world truly is your Oyster!
Accommodation
Auckland City Centre Accommodation
- Prime Location: Situated in the heart of Auckland city centre, close to iconic landmarks such as the Skytower and Queen Street.
- Comfortable Accommodation: Offering a maximum capacity of 105 guests in mostly dorm-style rooms, providing a clean, friendly, and relaxed environment.
- Convenient Facilities: Well-sized shared facilities and a welcoming atmosphere, catering to social interaction without being a party hostel.
- Nearby Attractions: Close proximity to Auckland’s top attractions including the Skytower, Auckland Art Gallery, shopping malls, supermarkets, banks, and the Skycity bus terminal.
- Diverse Dining Options: Located within the building is The Elliot Stables, a vibrant eatery village, along with various cafes and restaurants nearby.
- Easy Access: Just a short walk to Auckland’s stunning Waitemata Harbour, with lift access to the top floor appreciated by guests.
A friendly backpackers hostel in Paihia
- Stay Connected: Enjoy free unlimited Wi-Fi access throughout your stay.
- Relaxation: Unwind in our outdoor spa pool or gather around the gas BBQ for a delightful meal.
- Entertainment: Choose from over 400 DVDs or catch up on your favorite shows with access to Sky TV on our TVs.
- Adventure Awaits: Rent a kayak for just $15 and explore the surrounding area.
- Literary Haven: Explore our library and participate in our book exchange program.
- Laundry Convenience: Wash and dry your clothes with ease using our coin-operated washing machine and tumble dryer.
- Indoor Fun: During the winter months, indulge in some friendly competition in our games room equipped with a pool table, table tennis, and darts.
Travel arrangements
Airport: Auckland (AKL)
Arrival day: Wednesday. .
Departure day: Wednesday. We suggest you book at least a couple of days accommodation following this until you have secured a job and make more permanent arrangements.
Supporting You
Our Auckland jobs team will be on-hand to help and support you through the entire 12 month duration or however long you may need it.
Included
- Access to your own personal ‘My Oyster’ account – our online portal where you can find out much more about the program and manage your booking
- Dedicated contact time with an experienced destination manager to discuss the project, answer any of your questions and for us to find out more about you
- Help and advice from our UK office before arrival and whilst you are away
- In-country support
- Pre-departure information covering medical, safety and project advice
- Gold level, 24/7 Pharos crisis management and incident support cover
- Financial protection: ATOL (if we book your flights); IPP (if we don’t book your flights)
- Thorough orientation on arrival
- Accommodation (see the ‘accommodation’ section above for details)
- Advice on visa requirements
- Oyster plants a tree in Africa with TreeAid to help reduce the impact of global carbon emissions
- Group Leader
- Welcome Dinner + Drink
- 6 nights accommodation
- Guided City Tour
- 3 Day Bay of Islands Adventure!
- Swim or coastal walk on Urupukapuka Island
- Visit Otehei Bay
- Spot dolphins and other marine life on a Bay of Islands
cruise - Visit the famous Hole in the Rock on Motukokako
Island. - Group Bar Crawl
- Relax at Paihia Beaches
- Day trip to Devonport
- 12 month membership to Job Search New Zealand
- In depth orientation from your a local representative
covering everything you need to know when living,
working and traveling in New Zealand - One on one CV building
- Bank Account Assistance once on shore
- Setting up your new sim card
- Medicare (eligible countries) application IRD Number
set up assistance
Not Included
- Flights – as an ATOL bonded company, Oyster can book flights for you
- You need a valid passport that meets the requirements of the country you will be travelling to
- Insurance (covering your time with Oyster and any planned independent travel)
- Any costs associated with changing your return flight date if you need to
- Independent travel costs
- Home country travel costs
- Spending money for additional trips, food and entertainment
- You must be eligible for Working Holiday visa (age range between 18-35 and of eligible nationality. See here for visa eligibility criteria
- Money to pay for accommodation following the induction course
- Food expenses bar a welcome drinks and some drinks
- Transfer from airport to city
More Information
This programme is perfect for those who are looking to challenge themselves and looking for paid jobs abroad, but may need a little support to get the ball rolling. If you are aged between 18-35 then you could potentially work and travel New Zealand! A visa will allow you to live and work in New Zealand for at least one year and enjoy all the amazing opportunities these islands have to offer. If you are from the UK then you can be eligible for up to a 36 months stay.
To some extent you are able to work anywhere in New Zealand. This of course is dependent of the type of work and locations that are available at the time you take part. Jobs generally fall in the sectors of hospitality and construction and warehouse work.
On the whole, both the North and South Islands enjoy mainly moderate climates throughout the year. The far north has sub-tropical weather during summer months and the inland alpine areas of the South Island can be as cold as -10c in winter. Given that you are never that far from the coast, most of the country experiences mild temperatures, moderate rainfall and an abundance of sunshine. Summer is December to February and the coldest months are from June to August.
Auckland is one of the most affordable cities in the world and although city life can be expensive, you will tend to earn more per hour on the minimum wage than anywhere in Europe. As New Zealand is made up of islands, some things need to be imported and therefore will cost more. We recommend you save about £2000 to be safe. You will be earning, however it is always good to have emergency funds and be able to pay for accommodation following your induction week. Visa requirements state that you must have $350 (New Zealand Dollars) available for each month of your stay in NZ to support living costs.
The New Zealand Working Holiday Visa scheme gives British people between the ages of 18 and 35 the opportunity to travel to New Zealand and work during this time to fund their travels. A 36 month visa is guaranteed for British citizens providing there are no legal issues during the first 12 months.
In order to be eligible, you must hold a passport valid for at least 6 months after your arrival, be of the correct age, have no dependent children, hold a return ticket or funds to purchase one, meet health and character requirements and have not been approved a visa or permit in the past.
For other nationalities, you must be from one of the following countries who have agreements with the New Zealand government:
Argentina Working Holiday Visa
Hong Kong Working Holiday Visa
Lithuania Working Holiday Visa
Luxembourg Working Holiday Visa
Netherlands Working Holiday Visa
Philippines Working Holiday Visa
Singapore Working Holiday Visa
United Kingdom Working Holiday Visa
Visas are approximately NZD $455 and guidance is usually 3 weeks minimal in normal processing times.
You can absolutely apply with a friend and complete the induction week together. We cannot however guarantee that you will find a job together. If you do travel with a friend you can organise to live in the same apartment. Many people apply solo and meet like-minded friends on the programme so don’t worry, you won’t be the only one!
Group sizes vary but expect to be within 8- 25 other travellers.
There are limited spaces for each week so it is best to book as far in advance as you can commit to. We generally say a minimum of booking 2 months in advance but we will always check for last minute availability. September and October can be very popular and again in January so if you are thinking about these dates then prepare to book about 4-6 months in advance.
New Zealand is one of the most unspoilt countries on earth with one third of the land mass designated as national park. Tourism is its number one industry and there is so much to do from bungee jumping to hiking in the mountains or simply enjoying life in lively Auckland.
This programme offers the opportunity not only to travel, but to live and work as a Kiwi. This is a chance to experience the real New Zealand by earning money and then enjoying it! It is a great way to enhance your CV with interesting work experience for when you return home. An excellent chance to either take a career break from ‘real life’ or help develop your independence before ‘real life’ begins!
New Zealand is a splendid place to start for those who haven’t done much travelling as it is a safe, English-speaking country. Our support team will always be on hand to help you if you get stuck so you will never feel alone. Job presentations cover topics such as facts and figures relating to the job market, how to build an effective CV, tips on finding great jobs and how to conduct yourself during an interview.
Make life long friends from around the world and create memories that will stay with you forever.
Most participants will have a job organised within the first 2-3 weeks of their arrival in Auckland. You can chose to stay on at the hostel or move straight out to a new apartment with your new friends following the induction week.
You do not have to commit to working in Auckland and are free to explore further afield and live and work somewhere else on the North or South Island. Whatever your decision, be rest-assured that you will have the full support of our in-country team.
It is impossible for our team to 100% guarantee you work as a large part of the process involves you to be pro-active, flexible and committed, however with dedicated support, training, consultations and help with your CV, you will definitely be in the perfect position. The team will help you with your interview techniques and work out which sort of job suits you best using access to an exclusive job finding database. Most people find work within 2-3 weeks of arriving in the country.
You can stay in the same job for up to 12 months – this is a limitation of your visa. Some contracts will be as short as just a few months.
You will have access to the job finding database and will have full job finding support for up to 12 months. British citizens can work with one employer for the entire stay and extend to 36months.
Please visit your doctor or travel nurse to find out. It is unlikely that you will need anything in addition to your routine vaccinations, which should be up to date.
New Zealand is fairly small so you are never far from a hospital. Auckland City Hospital and the Bay of Islands Hospital are the two closest to where you will be located during your orientation week.
New Zealand alongside Denmark is considered the least corrupt country in the world. It is an extremely safe place with low crime rates. As when travelling in any country, it pays to keep your wits about you. Be sure to make use of safes to lock away your valuables and keep an eye on your luggage and personal belongings at all times.
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New Zealand is 12 hours ahead of GMT (GMT/UTC + 12). Please note New Zealand practices daylight savings so it is +13 during some months of the year.
In New Zealand the power sockets are of type I. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
Auckland has so much to offer that it is impossible to list it all here.
- Enjoy a coastal walk past the volcano cone of Mt Eden and One Tree hill. Visit the Auckland museum and Art Gallery, both of which are free to enter.
- A pub crawl is always a great way to meet new people and why not enjoy a free backpacker tour giving you advice on the top sites, eateries and parties in the local area. Watch a free movie in the park, walk to Silo park or take a ferry trip to visit the picturesque town of Devonport.
- Some of New Zealand’s highlights as a whole include the glaciers and mountain walks of Milford Sound, Tongariro National Park, Bay of Islands, Lake Wanaka,
- The Hobbiton Movie set and Waiheke Island. You are never far from the coast so there is always the option of a fantastic beach somewhere on your travels.
Got a question or want to chat to Project Manager Georgie who has first-hand experience of the project? Call +44 1892 771 977 or email: – [email protected].
