What Jobs Can Backpackers Get in New Zealand?

Armed with a working holiday visa and a desire to fund your travels, you are ready to find a job! Backpackers are able to choose from a variety of jobs in New Zealand. Some land their dream job on the slopes or sailing the seas. Others can experience New Zealand culture through WWOOFing, farm work and au pair.

Build on skills you learned at home (and of course learn new skills) in retail and hospitality. Every job has their perks, so read our TOP list to see why some backpacker jobs are simply excellent.

And remember, we have heaps of advice on how to get a job in New Zealand starting here and we have hundreds of live job listings for backpackers on our Job Listings page.