Work for backpackers in New Zealand Work for backpackers in New Zealand

It is very easy to get such permission for tourists from the UK, Japan, and Canada as New Zealand has reciprocal agreements with these countries. Citizens of Australia need no visa to work in New Zealand.
Some tourists try to find work without permission but it is very hard as employers demand to site a work visa before hiring. If you are caught you will be deported and re-entry to New Zealand is then forbidden.
Once in New Zealand you will need to pay a visit to the Inland Revenue office to apply for a tax or IRD number. You will need to give this to your employer before commencing work. When you leave New Zealand you may be able to reclaim any tax you have paid so remember to keep hold of all your payslips.
Every year about 40,000 seasonal jobs become available. 30,000 are in the horticulture industry cultivating and harvesting fruit and vegetables. The other 10,000 are mostly in the tourism field and a few others in shearing New Zealand's 30 million sheep.
The best places to start looking for job vacancies are the noticeboards in the offices of the NEW ZEALAND EMPLOYMENT SERVICE. In Northland head to Keri Keri, in the Hawkes Bay head to the cities of Napier and Hastings, in the Nelson Bays region head to Nelson or Motueka and in Central Otago head to Alexandria. These towns are centers of their respective areas, their populations swelling considerably during harvesting season.
Local newspapers are also a good source to find vacancies. Excellent sources of information are the backpacker establishments. Many seasonal workers pass through these places and the managers and staff are usually very knowledgeable about local employment opportunities.
But no matter what you do to find a job, desire is the most important thing which will always help you in achieving your goals.