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SEASONAL WORK

Work is available all year, but the peak months are December till September. . There is work  outdoors in orchards or indoors in the packhouses, grading sheds and coolstores. No previous experience is necessary and you will get on-the-job training. There is a range of jobs for young, old, skilled and unskilled people. You will need to be fit, enthusiastic and reliable. Transport is essential.


Work is available (in season) for the following categories:

  1. ‣Viticulture

  2. ‣Chestnuts

  3. ‣Apples

  4. ‣Pip fruit

  5. ‣Grape picking

  6. ‣Hospitality


WORK PERMITS

Visitors to New Zealand who do not hold a New Zealand passport or a resident permit need to apply for a work permit. Visitors interested in applying for work permits should make enquiries at their New Zealand Embassy or the NZ Immigration Service.


Our Contractors and Packhouses may be able to assist you in getting a work visa, but it is advised to get one before you leave your own country!


UPDATE:

Due to recent changes with Work and Income approving contractors to be SSE (TRSE) Approved Contractors, it will now be a lot harder to obtain seasonal work while holding an SSE permit. 

If possible, a Working Holiday Visa (WHV) will be of better value in the long run, as you will be eligible to work for an employer who is not SSE approved.

(SSE Approved Contractors need to obtain permission from Work and Income to employ SSE permit holders, but do not need this permission for WHV holders). In some cases, if you have a WHV and have worked in seasonal work for a period of 3 months, you may be able to extend your WHV - Please check your countries details on the NZ Immigration website.


This information has been provided by an Immigration Advisor. Please check the NZ Immigration website for further information on SSE and WHV policies.


INLAND REVENUE

You will need to apply for an IRD number (tax number) when you first arrive in New Zealand. You cannot get paid until you have this number. It takes 10 working days to process.


BANK ACCOUNT

You will need to set up a bank account in New Zealand so your employers can pay you money into an account.. The National Bank of New Zealand can set you up an account in 5 minutes, all you need is your passport. You will need to go in person and open an account.

Contact Information

Office Hours

9am ~ 9pm


For more urgent responses than this, please phone us.


Telephone inquiries can be made on:
06 835 6242

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