Working Holiday in New Zealand: Guidance for Malaysian

Malaysia Working Holiday Scheme

NEW ZEALAND : Guidance for Malaysian | Accomodation | Insurance | Job Placement

Why should I participate in work and travel programs?

So, you are interested to travel to New Zealand and work. There are few kinds of visas to allow you to enter and stay in New Zealand within certain period and conditions. If you have limited budget and want to experience life as a local, working holiday scheme in New Zealand is for you.

A working holiday visa is designed by New Zealand government to enable you to travel round New Zealand, while working to make money for your own travel fund. You can choose wherever in New Zealand you want to stay and work. That's mean, you are free to go from one location to another location in this country.

The long stay in New Zealand will open your opportunity to explore the wonderful nature scenery, people and culture. Seeking career position is not the main intention for most participants in this program. It is more about having fun and ability for you to gain your experience through travelling, live as a local, making some great friendships and learn to be independant.

1. How do I apply?

There are no places remaining under this scheme for the 2011 quota. Further places will become available in January 2012. Each year, 1150 places are available under this scheme allowing young citizens of Malaysia to stay in New Zealand.

Visa applications under this Working Holiday Scheme can be made online.

So, if you are interested to join this programme, it is time for you to make early preparation.

2. How long can I stay in New Zealand?

You can stay in New Zealand up to six months under this program.

3. Am I eligible?

To be eligible, you must:

• have a Malaysian passport that‘s valid for at least three months after your planned departure from New Zealand
• be at least 18 and not more than 30 years old
• not bring children with you
• hold a return ticket or sufficient funds to purchase such a ticket*
• have a minimum of NZ$2,250 available funds to meet your living costs while you’re here
• meet our health and character requirements
• be coming to New Zealand to holiday, with work or study being secondary intentions for your visit
• not have been approved a visa under a Working Holiday Scheme before.

AND

If you are already in New Zealand you also need to hold a valid temporary visa.

* Upon arrival in New Zealand you may be required to show evidence of available funds to support yourself while in the country, plus an onward airline ticket or sufficient funds to purchase one.

4. What is basic preparation once I arrived in New Zealand?

In New Zealand, you should

• open your New Zealand bank account
• get job placement services
• apply IRD (tax) number
• orientation session
• prepare for your arrival hostel

If you are participate in this program under International Experience Program New Zealand's partner organization in Malaysia, keep your mind free as they will assist you to prepare for your accomodation, job placement services etc.

5. What types of job will I get and how about the payment?

Working holiday makers on a holiday visa for working are permitted to do any kind of work of a temporary or casual nature. Although you may have a certain job in mind, it is better to be flexible and open to other jobs. Here are some suggestions to start you thinking:

• Farm jobs
• Hotels, Motels and Hostels jobs
• Restaurants jobs
• Shops/Retail jobs
• Ski Resorts jobs
• Temping and career-related jobs

The current minimum wage in New Zealand is $9.50 an hour so you won't get paid any less than that.

6. Do I need travel insurance for my New Zealand working holiday visa?

Yes. However, once you get a job in New Zealand, you will be insured and covered by New Zealand Worker’s Compensation.

7. Can I undertake studies on my New Zealand Working Holiday visa?

Working Holiday visa makers are permitted to study or train for up to 3 months.


For more information on, please visit:
Malaysia Working Holiday Scheme in New Zealand

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