Working Holiday Learning Options

New Zealand has working holiday scheme agreements with many countries, allowing you to work in and explore our great country.

Eligibility and criteria for working holiday visas

Working holiday visas are available to young people, usually aged 18 to 30, but 18 to 35 in a select few countries. They let you travel and work in New Zealand for up to 12 months, or 23 months if you are from the UK or Canada. If you apply for a 23-month visa, you must provide a General Medical Certificate.

Studying on the Working Holiday Visa

With your working holiday visa you can study one or more courses for up to 6 months in New Zealand. For example, you could study English for up to 6 months, do a Study Abroad programme for up to 6 months, or do a short training course in New Zealand.

If you are not from a English-speaking country, we would require you to complete an Upper-intermediate level of English: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.

Training options available:

Eligible countries include -