Helpful Information for Employees

Below are some websites and organisations that may be of interest to you if you are looking at coming to New Zealand to work and play.

IRD

The Inland Revenue will be able to give you advice on how the New Zealand tax system works. If you are from overseas and planning to travel to New Zealand for seasonal work then you will most likely need to apply for an IRD number, forms can be downloaded from the Inland Revenue website.

You may however fall under the ‘183 day rule’ (for more information see http://www.ird.govt.nz/yoursituation-nonres/tax-residency/#031).

www.ird.govt.nz
www.ird.govt.nz/yoursituation-nonres/tax-residency/#031

Ministry of Labour/ New Zealand Now

The Ministry of Labour provides information on the New Zealand Visitor’s Visas and the Working Holiday scheme as well as more permanent options. It has all the basic information you will need to know to live and work in New Zealand such as minimum wage, workplace standards, drivers licence required and much more.

www.dol.govt.nz
www.newzealandnow.govt.nz
http://www.newzealandnow.govt.nz/short-term-visa-options~2.html

HBNZ

Hawke’s Bay is renowned internationally for its award-winning wines and is often referred to as the ‘wine country’. The two main cities are Napier and Hastings (both within 15minutes drive of each other). Havelock North is located 5 minutes from Hastings. The landscape is made up of vineyards and orchards, with beautiful east coast beaches nearby. There is lots to do and see including the annual Harvest Weekend, Mission Concert and Art Deco Weekend.

www.hawkesbaynz.com
www.hawkesbay.co.nz

Immigration

New Zealand Immigration will provide you with similar information to the New Zealand Now website and the Ministry of Labour sites. You will find further information on New Zealand Visitor’s Visas and the Working Holiday scheme as well as basic information such as minimum wage, workplace standards, drivers licence required.

www.immigration.govt.nz
www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/stream/visit

Pure NZ

New Zealand is a thrill seekers playground as well as the perfect place for some rest and rejuvenation. New Zealand’s spectacular landscape made up of mountains, volcanoes, coastlines and native forests makes it an ideal place to holiday and live all year round. Major cities include Auckland, Wellington and Queenstown.

www.purenz.co.nz

Pick a Picker

Providing an effective link between backpackers and New Zealand's fruit industry.

Hirst Partnership