Applying for jobs while travelling abroad on a working holiday can be exciting—but also a little nerve-wracking, especially if English isn’t your first language or you’ve never written a cover letter before.
But don’t worry—we’ve made it easy for you.
To save you time and stress, we’ve created free cover letter templates tailored specifically for working holidaymakers and backpackers. These templates are short, friendly, and straight to the point—perfect for casual and seasonal jobs.
What Makes These Templates Different?
Our cover letter templates are:
✅ Simple and clear – Easy to read and free from overly formal language
✅ Genuine – Designed to help you sound like you, not a robot
✅ Flexible – Easy to edit and adapt to different job types
We also follow the proven structure from our blog post,
👉 How to Write a Cover Letter as a Working Holidaymaker or Backpacker
Cover Letter Templates
Download a template, make it your own, and start sending applications with confidence.
Template 1:
🧑🍳 Chef Cover Letter
Lorenzo is an experienced and passionate chef from Italy. With over 8 years of kitchen experience, he is now hoping to secure a chef position in Auckland, New Zealand during his working holiday.
Template 2:
👩💼 Waitress Cover Letter
Sakura is a hard-working and reliable waitress from Japan. After several years of working in both restaurants and hotels, she is now looking for a part-time waitressing job in Sydney, Australia on her working holiday.
Template 3:
👩👧 Au Pair Cover Letter
Sara is a caring and responsible young woman from France. With several years of informal childcare experience through babysitting and volunteer work, she is now hoping to secure an au pair position in Vancouver, Canada during her working holiday.
Final Tips Before You Start
- Keep your cover letter between 250–400 words
- Mention your visa type and availability
- Highlight soft skills like teamwork, reliability, and flexibility
- Adjust the template to reflect your real experience and personality
- Always attach your resume/CV and use a clear, professional file name
Related blogs:
📄How to Write a Resume for a Working Holiday Job (With Examples)
📄 Free Resume Templates for Working Holidaymakers
📄How to Write a Cover Letter as a Working Holidaymaker or Backpacker
Written by the Vocation Abroad team
Helping working holidaymakers and backpackers find jobs, information, and community around the world 🌍💼