More sheep than people!

Did you know that in New Zealand, there are eight times more sheep than humans (34 million animals for 4.2 million inhabitants)? Practical for thinning the vines (saving time and energy for winemakers). But not necessarily useful for running a bar in Queenstown . Looking for a job in New Zealand? You've come to the right place!

New Zealand , with its breathtaking landscapes worthy of a trilogy that won 17 Oscars (The Lord of the Rings), is looking for people to fill its many vacancies. In which field(s)?

Fruit picking

With its numerous harvest fields, fruit picking , and flowers – is one of the sectors that recruits a large workforce throughout the year. In fact, it's the most common job among backpackers (or working holiday visa holders).

There are main areas where fruit picking takes place:

• Located in the Northeast of the North Island, the Bay of Plenty is known for its kiwis, avocados and lemons (April to August)
• Located in the East of the North Island, Hawkes Bay will be more about grapes, stone fruits, various vegetables (November to December as well as February to May)
• Nelson region , located in the north of the South Island, is full of kiwifruit, apples and pears and berries (February to April)
• For viticulture , you have to go to the Marlborough in the north of the South Island (from June to August).

As you might have guessed, the list is as long as the vast territories of New Zealand.

Fruit picking is often paid by the piece: the faster, more efficient, and therefore fitter you are, the higher your pay will be. A rate per kilo or per crate (called a bin ) is set by your employer. However, beware of dishonest employers. Scams are everywhere, even in New Zealand.

Other jobs in New Zealand

New Zealand also offers the opportunity to pursue unusual, interesting, and sometimes fun careers. Here is a non-exhaustive list:

Shepherd: Have you always dreamed of working with sheep (to each their own dreams 😉)? Well, New Zealand is the perfect destination because with its two islands and 34 million sheep, you can experience the shepherd's life firsthand. Shearing them, herding them, caring for them—they're waiting for you with firm hooves!

Ski instructor : voted the land of extreme sports, and for good reason. With its many snow-covered mountains, you can imagine that skiing is very popular in this part of the hemisphere. For this type of job, you shouldn't hesitate to find a position that combines business with pleasure!

Au pair girl

You can also find work as an au pair (or demi-pair) where you are often provided with room and board, as well as paid for the hours you work. Furthermore, this allows you to find a second job and, most importantly, to practice your English effectively.

Working on a fishing boat (1 in 3 inhabitants owns a boat), in construction , doing woofing (offering your services in exchange for accommodation and food by working on an organic farm)... The opportunities to find a job in New Zealand are great.

Obviously, as with Canada and Australia, our job assistance is available to help you with all the necessary steps.