If you are looking to work and travel in New Zealand while you are backpacking, there are a range of options available. You could get a job working in an orchard or on a vineyard. You could live the city life and work in retail, hospitality or tourism. You could work at the ski fields in winter and the surf schools in summer. You could get a job as an au pair or you could volunteer in exchange for food and board (also known as wwoofing). The possibilities are endless!
WWOOF New Zealand
The WWOOF network provides many jobs on farms and organic properties. Food and accommodation is provided for you while you help on the farm. Volunteering as a WWOOFer is a great opportunity to get involved in the daily life of locals and will help you better understand New Zealand’s culture and people.
You can volunteer as a wwoofer at some of our top rated stops - Blue Duck Station and Kohutapu Lodge.
Seek NZ Backpackers list
Seek is a New Zealand job listing site. They have countless employers specifically looking for backpackers or holiday working visa applicants.
Backpacker Job Board
Backpacker Job Board have been around for over 10 years. This free to use service for backpackers is a comprehensive job directory. It includes roles in sales and marketing, au-pair vacancies as well as farm work and fruit picking jobs. At Backpacker Job Board, you'll find casual job vacancies great for backpackers, but also contract and longer-term positions.
Backpackers Board
Similar to the Backpackers Job board but hey we like variety.
Jobted
Find jobs and work for accommodation opportunities across the country on this job listings page dedicated to backpackers and working holidaymakers. BackpackerGuide.NZ also features hundreds of articles about working, travelling and free activities in New Zealand.
PickNZ
Find work opportunities on vineyards and orchards all over new Zealand. The jobs offered here are not just during the harvest season but throughout the whole year. Jobs range from harvesting fruits, packing and sorting up to planting vegetables.
Start your time in New Zealand the best way
For those of you wanting to start your working holiday off with a bang, meet friends and get to know the country jump onboard a Stray adventure tour of New Zealand. Meet fellow travellers and get a taste of this amazing country on our North & South tours for only $200 deposit and 6 months to pay.
We take you on an epic journey through the highlights as well as off the beaten track places you won't see on other tours.
✔️ Private Coach - no overnight buses, public transport or crazy timings and we can see and do more!
✔️ Expert designed itineraries
✔️ Quality accommodation included
✔️ Activities & most meals included
✔️ Guided from A to Z with expert guides
✔️ Small Group Tour, Big Adventure
✔️ Get further off the beaten track
✔️ Payment plan - pay in instalments
READ OUR BLOG: 6 Types of New Zealand Backpacker Jobs