Post: #1

I decided to leave Ukraine for several reasons and have the option to work in New Zealand(Working holiday visa).
I would like to know what kind of temporary jobs can I find there and what are the salaries.
Has anyone been there on that kind of visa?

Post: #2

Most people on a WHV here are working on farms, orchards or in factories related to agriculture (ie huge packing houses). Salaries for these kind of jobs, which are of course seasonal and bound to certain areas, range from NZ's minimum wage - currently NZ$14.75 per hour - to NZ$17 or NZ$18, in rare cases a bit more. Many orchards and the like also have contracted work, let's say fill up a 3 m³ container with apples. The more containers you fill per day, the better, but usually the farmers use this as tool to circumvent the minimum wage.

Better money is guaranteed if you're a tradesman, as Canterbury and Christchurch are still in need for any tradesmen they can get to rebuild the city and surrounding area after the 2010 earthquake. With work experience, you may be able to get NZ$25 - NZ$30 or even more per hour.

There's also some other odd jobs you can do - working for one of the tourist companies which are all over the country, be it an operator, photographer, guide or whatever; these jobs almost always require prior experience though. I met a girl who was being paid for working in a hostel, which is kind of rare - normally you only get free accomodation, but yeah.

Most white collar jobs will be out of reach for WHV holders as the companies want people who can stay longer than three months, but I suppose if you search long enough that may work too.

Post: #3

Why go to New Zealand of all the places to work on a low end job?

Are people that desperate to get out of their countries to do this?

Post: #4

People don't come here for work. NZ's tourism just did a bloody good job promoting their country's landscape, the extreme sport activities and so on. That, plus the "exotic" factor due to the Maoris and the fact that everybody speaks English, brings people here (and even more to Australia, although wages are significantly higher, but so are the living expenses). Many travellers work to top up their travel cash because they don't know it's more expensive here than in most (Western) European countries.

Post: #5

the salary is too low, and the chicks are ugly, no reason to come. I guess that the ski jobs are the same. Thanks for the info

Post: #6

Having skied since I was 11, I can say that a ski job would almost certainly be a sausage-fest.

Post: #7

If you have the option, Australia would probably be easier for you and there are lots of jobs.

Post: #8

(11-01-2015 02:06 PM)Sidney Crosby Wrote:  If you have the option, Australia would probably be easier for you and there are lots of jobs.

what kind of jobs?

Post: #9

(11-01-2015 02:06 PM)Sidney Crosby Wrote:  If you have the option, Australia would probably be easier for you and there are lots of jobs.

Australia struggles to create enough jobs for it's own population.

Post: #10

(11-02-2015 06:31 AM)mntrsx Wrote:  

(11-01-2015 02:06 PM)Sidney Crosby Wrote:  If you have the option, Australia would probably be easier for you and there are lots of jobs.

what kind of jobs?

When I was there I knew lots of backpackers working construction jobs or bar jobs. A lot of the construction guys worked irregular hours, like they would work for a week straight, 14 hours a day and then maybe the next week nothing. But with all the overtime they made pretty good money.

Most farm jobs there start at $20+ an hour, not the most enjoyable work but at least it's a job, there should also be some English sluts there waiting to be banged (6's at best)

A good chunk of the people I talked to ended up getting sponsored and have stayed past there WHV and were able to get "normal" jobs, it just depends on what you want.

Post: #11

(11-02-2015 07:46 AM)Adrenaline Wrote:  

(11-01-2015 02:06 PM)Sidney Crosby Wrote:  If you have the option, Australia would probably be easier for you and there are lots of jobs.

Australia struggles to create enough jobs for it's own population.

If this is true, why are so many foreigners successful with relative ease at finding jobs in Australia on a working holiday or something of the sort?

Post: #12

I'm from NZ, and we get a lot of backpackers working here temporarily. What kind of skills do you have? I recently met a German working for an outdoor/extreme sports retailer in the bicycle servicing department. He came for travelling and competing in cycling tours and managed to find something in his field of expertise, whilst visiting. So you could do the same.

Another option is to visit these sites:

1) http://www.trademe.co.nz
Under "browse catagories", select "Jobs". After this type "backpacker" in the search bar. A whole list of job options will come up.

2) http://www.seek.co.nz
Search "backpacker". This one is a good one. You'll get a nice variety here.

3) Search "backpacker jobs nz" on google. You'll get a whole bunch of websites dedicating to backpacker type jobs.

Some of these jobs list the hourly rate and number of hours you'll work in a week. Hope that helps.

Post: #13

I think it is actually quite difficult to get sponsored to live and work in australia, definitly not the majority of the backpacking/ travel population.

Post: #14

I prefer NZ, don't like Australia too much. It would be nice to get a sponsored visa eventually.

Post: #15

My flight is next week, I will be mainly in Auckland at the beginning.
Most of the jobs are with a low salary or just in exchange for accommodation, but I'll give it a try anyway. Any suggestions where to look for a decent job?

Post: #16

(11-09-2015 12:09 PM)mntrsx Wrote:  My flight is next week, I will be mainly in Auckland at the beginning.
Most of the jobs are with a low salary or just in exchange for accommodation, but I'll give it a try anyway. Any suggestions where to look for a decent job?

This girl ended up getting a talent visa, might be an option you could look at.
http://youngadventuress.com/2015/08/new-...-visa.html

For a decent job you'll want to look here
nz.indeed.com
seek.co.nz
trademe.co.nz

Seasonal jobs which you'll probably acquire easily with your working holiday visa would be found here:
http://www.seasonalwork.co.nz/online/welcome.csn
http://www.seasonaljobs.co.nz/
http://www.picknz.co.nz/
http://www.wwoof.co.nz/

Post: #17

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics...-headlines

Emotionally fragile opposition MPs walk out of parliament because their feelings are hurt.
This is why women are not fit for office.
A number claim to have been sexually abused....look at that line up and ask yourself if this is even possible...?

Post: #18

Have you done any time in a workshop before? Do you know your way around basic hand tools etc?