Looking for a job in New Zealand on a Working Holiday Visa?
Whether you're dreaming of working on a vineyard, at a ski lodge, or in a cosy café in Queenstown, there are plenty of job platforms to help you get started.
At Vocation Abroad, we’re building a job board tailored for working holidaymakers — but we also want to introduce you to other helpful tools out there.
In this guide, you’ll find some of the best websites and resources to help you land a job in New Zealand — from official government listings to platforms focused on seasonal and casual roles.
1. Work and Income New Zealand (WINZ)
Work and Income is a New Zealand government service that also provides job listings, including seasonal work suitable for working holiday visa holders.
- Tip: Use the Seasonal Work section to find fruit picking, hospitality, and agriculture jobs in regions like Hawke's Bay, Marlborough, and Central Otago.
🔗 Website: Work and Income NZ – Finding Seasonal Work
2. BackpackerBoard NZ
BackpackerBoard is one of the most popular job boards for backpackers and working holiday visa holders in New Zealand. It focuses on short-term roles, such as farm work, hostel jobs, kitchen work, and au pair positions.
- Tip: Use category filters like “Fruit Picking," "Farm Jobs.”, “Hotel & Hospitality" or "Tourism” to quickly find WHV-friendly opportunities.
🔗 Website: BackpackerBoard NZ
3. Seasonal Jobs in New Zealand
Seasonal Jobs in New Zealand specializes in short-term and harvest work throughout the country. It’s ideal for travelers looking to do regional work while exploring different areas.
- Tip: Use the homepage map or region filter to find jobs by area. Many listings mention whether accommodation or transport is included.
🔗 Website: Seasonal Jobs in New Zealand
4. Trade Me Jobs
Trade Me is one of New Zealand’s largest online marketplaces and includes a comprehensive job section. Though many listings are for long-term roles, casual and part-time jobs are also posted.
- Tip: Use filters like Job Type → Part-time or Contract/Temporary, and try searching with keywords like “Working Holiday” or “Casual” to find relevant roles.
🔗 Website: Trade Me Jobs
5. Local Facebook Groups
Many short-term and casual jobs — especially in tourism hubs like Queenstown, Wanaka, or Auckland — are advertised in Facebook groups.
- Tip: Search for and join groups like “Queenstown Jobs” or “New Zealand Working Holiday Jobs”. Set alerts to be notified when new jobs are posted.
6. Vocation Abroad
Vocation Abroad is a job platform built for working holidaymakers. Unlike general job sites, it only features visa-friendly, short-term, and seasonal jobs — across countries like New Zealand, Australia, Canada, Japan, and the UK.
- Tip: All listings are WHV-friendly, so no need to filter by visa type. Just type “New Zealand” or a specific city in the Location field and use the Category filter to find jobs that match your interests — from farm work to hospitality.
🔗Website: Vocation Abroad
Why Vocation Abroad?
- 100% WHV-friendly jobs only
- Multi-country listings (Canada, Australia, NZ, Japan, UK)
- Direct applications
- Community support
- Free guides, templates & job search resources
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From vineyards in Marlborough to ski fields in Queenstown, New Zealand is full of incredible working holiday opportunities.
By using the job platforms above — and combining general search tools with WHV-focused platforms like Vocation Abroad — you’ll increase your chances of finding a job that fits your travel plans and lifestyle.
Good luck with your job hunt and enjoy every moment of your New Zealand adventure! ✨
✍️ Written by the Vocation Abroad team
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