Eventhought the number of countries under the WHS has increased in the last couple of years, there are still countries whose citizens would like to travel around New Zealand and work on seasonal jobs.
To work in NZ you need a valid visa and permit as well as an IRD number, so what are your options if your country is not under the WHS scheme?
Please find some information available from the Immigration NZ Website:
Recognised Seasonal Employer Policy (RSE)
Our Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) Work Policy is for temporary workers from overseas to work in the horticulture and viticulture industries.
If you are overseas, aged 18 years and over, you want to work in New Zealand's horticulture and viticulture industries, and you have a job offer from an employer whom we have approved, you may be eligible for a visa and/or permit under the Recognised Seasonal Employer Work Policy. Please note that people approved to work in New Zealand under this policy will be issued limited purpose visas and permits.
Requirements your employer must meet
* recognised seasonal employer status: we will only recognise employers who meet our requirements
* our approval to employ a number of workers (called an Agreement to Recruit).
Supplementary Seasonal Employment Policy (SSE)
The Supplementary Seasonal Employment Policy (SSE) allows people currently in New Zealand to work for employers who have been granted an SSE approval in principle.
Supplementary Seasonal Employment (SSE) Work Policy
SSE work permits may only be granted to people who are in New Zealand, and will be granted for no longer than six months.
There is a limited number of places available for workers under SSE policy. The number of places reflects the number of approved SSE Approval in Principle places. Your application cannot be approved if there are no remaining places when you apply. You may check if there are places available.
Successful SSE work permit applicants may work for any employer who holds a current SSE Approval in Principle. You can contact a Seasonal Labour Co-ordinator in the area you plan to work to help you find an employer.
Who is eligible?
You may be eligible for a permit under this policy if you:
* are aged 18 or over
* meet our health* and character requirements, and
* are genuine in your intention to work in New Zealand horticulture or viticulture industries
* are in New Zealand.
* Applicants who have risk factors for TB will be required to provide a Temporary X-ray Certificate if they intend to remain in New Zealand for more than six months in total. All applicants must complete a Medical and X-ray Certificate if they intend to remain in New Zealand for more than 12 months in total.
Variations of Conditions (VOC)
A Variation of Conditions allows visitors in New Zealand to undertake seasonal work for a short period in regions where a shortage of seasonal labour has been declared.
Getting a variation of conditions for seasonal work
If you are in New Zealand on a visitor permit you may apply to have the conditions of your permit varied to allow you to do seasonal work (planting, maintaining, harvesting, and packing crops) in the horticulture or viticulture industry.
You can only get a variation for this purpose once in each visit to New Zealand. The maximum time you are allowed to work is for six weeks. To get a variation to do seasonal work, you must:
* show you are a genuine visitor to New Zealand, and
* submit the appropriate form and fee.
Once you hold a variation of conditions under this policy, you may only work in a region where the Ministry of Social Development has declared a seasonal labour shortage.
Please note that Employers can only contact workers that have selected their region as a region of interest.
Please keep your details updated including your mobile phone number and regions of New Zealand where you are keen to have a seasonal work experience.
There are hundreds of thinning, picking and packing options available during the upcoming months so registering with us NOW to make the most out of it!
Register with pickapicker.co.nz :
* Plan your trip around New Zealand, indicating the regions of New Zealand where you want to work and visit.
* Include your skills and specify if you need accommodation. Several of our registered seasonal employers can provide you with accommodation.
* Contact seasonal employers and apply for seasonal jobs available in different regions of New Zealand: fruit picking jobs, fruit packing jobs, viticulture jobs, you name it!
*Contact accommodation providers (Hostels & Backpackers) to request their services.
Visit backpackersblog.co.nz. Bookmark our blog as we will update it with seasonal work news frequently.
Regards,
Eduardo Perez
pickapicker.co.nz
The No.1 link between Seasonal Workers and New Zealand's Horticultural Industry.
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