CAN I WORK WITH JUST A TAX NUMBER?
No you can not. You must have a working holiday visa or permit which you will need to apply for. Please see the section on Visas & Permits.

HOW DO I APPLY FOR A TAX NUMBER?
You can either contact your local New Zealand Inland Revenue office or come into our office to pick up a form.

DO I NEED A BANK ACCOUNT TO WORK?
Some companies can only pay you by direct debit into a bank account. Other companies will pay you by cheque, or cash. We can help and give you advice on this.

DO YOU HAVE OFFICES IN OTHER AREAS OF NEW ZEALAND?
No, we only have an office in Auckland at this time.

CAN YOU ASSIST IN GETTTING ME A JOB IN OTHER AREAS OF THE COUNTRY?
Yes we can. If companies have a job vacancy in another region of NZ, we will place this opportunity on our Job Board.

DO I HAVE TO COME INTO YOUR OFFICE TO REGISTER?
Yes you do, but you can start the process on-line.

HOW LONG DOES THE REGISTRATION PROCESS TAKE?
Aproximately 30 minutes.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO GET A TAX NUMBER?
It may take between 3 - 7 working days for the Inland Revenue department to process your application.

CAN YOU HELP ME GET A JOB BEFORE ARRIVING INTO NEW ZEALAND?
Most of the jobs that we have listed are for work starting immediately.

If you have worked on your travels then please contact us as we maybe able to get you back some money, for more details: -click here-

NZJS works closely with a company that offers competitive prices to send any of your personal luggage home. Please contact us if you would like further information.

Let us sort out your mobile telephone, and make the most out of our fantastic deals on pre- pay phones that are exclusive to us only! Come in and pick one up!

Auckland Central Travel situated within Auckland Central Backpackers is the largest domestic Adventure Travel Shop in the country. They offer several options to get around the country and have exclusive deals on several activities, for more details: -click here-

BACKPACKER ACCOMMODATION: Some hostels and backpackers offer you free accommodation in return for around 4 hours of work per day. They may also offer you a weekly rate during the winter months.

LONG TERM ACCOMMODATION: Please contact www.acb.co.nz -click here- for more information and rates.

FINDING YOUR OWN FLAT: The best way to find your own flat would be to check our noticeboard or through the local newspapers. A good suggestion would be to get a job first and then look for a flat. That way if you don't have your own vehicle you can search for a flat close to your job. If you are staying for 6 months or less in one place then you may have to go into an existing flat or house, as landlords normally like tenants for longer periods. Be prepared to pay a bond, which is normally 2 weeks in advance, 2 weeks bond. Prices range from $95.00 for a room - $250.00 per week for a whole house, flat or apartment depending on the location and the size of the house. If you are prepared to pay a little bit more you may be able to get a house/apartment fully furnished. Rent is usually paid weekly and expenses such as electricity food and phone are shared between others in the house. NZJS can offer assistance in searching for rental properties.

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