Overseas Jobs

New Zealand maintains special economic relationships with a number of countries which allows citizens to legally travel to work overseas for periods of time. New Zealanders may apply for permanent residency in Australia as part of the special economic relationship between the two countries, and this is a popular option for people who wish to travel abroad.

We have 12 month working holiday visa exchange partnerships with a large number of countries throughout the world. Generally, you need to be between 18 and 30 years old, meet some basic health requirements and be able to support yourself financially in the short term.

For certain industries - medical professionals and academics, for instance - recruitment specialists are available to assist in handling your visa processing, accommodation and banking setup. Specialist recruitment agencies are available to assist you in getting seasonal or hospitality work. In all cases, it is important to be aware of tax regulations before heading off overseas, as some countries have double-tax agreements with New Zealand,

For graduates going abroad for work, remember that if you are outside New Zealand for more than 180 days, your student loan will no longer be tax free.