New Zealand Working Holiday Visas
Why should you work in New Zealand’s Tourism & Hospitality industry?
- It’s a job seekers market
- Seasonal work is readily available
- There are some AMAZING opportunities to see the ‘real NZ’
- It will be SO much fun!
- You definitely won’t regret it!
Whether you have, or haven’t, worked in Tourism or Hospitlaity before, the likelihood that you already have some of the key skills Tourism employers look for in new hires is high! The skills required by most Tourism employers in New Zealand can be developed through many channels and the most desirable traits are often transferrable from other professions, hobbies, or life experiences.
What do New Zealand Tourism & Hospitality employers look for in new hires?
The top skills Tourism employers take into consideration when hiring includes the following soft and hard skills (in order of most essential):
- Adaptability at work (you are able to perform a variety of tasks)
- A great work ethic (you turn up on time, are happy to work hard and do it with a smile!)
- Customer Service skills (you’re great at working with people)
- Team Work (you can work alongside other colleagues)
- Attention to detail
If you have the above, then you are ready to update your CV and start applying for roles!
What should a CV look like in New Zealand?
You may already have a CV from your home country but the style, length and content may be quite different from what is typical in New Zealand. The below tips will help you update your CV to a style that will give you the best chances of finding successful employment in New Zealand and writing a Cover Letter to accompany your application
How to let employers know you’re ready to work!
Now, all you need to do is start reaching out and applying for jobs to let Tourism & Hospitality employers in NZ know you are looking for work and help you find a job that suit your travel plans.
When you do start applying, make sure you include a brief description about yourself including:
- Why you decided to visit NZ
- The type of role you are looking for
- The experience and skills that you can bring to the job
- What your personality is like (so they know if you will be a good fit for their team and customers)
- How long you are planning on working for
- What type of visa you hold and how long you are eligible to work with one employer in NZ
Start job searching!
Now you’re ready to go and you can start your job search!
The best place to find your perfect fixed term, casual or part time role in Tourism or Hospitality is online - New Zealand's main job boards are Seek and TradeMe.