Working Holiday Scheme

There are unlimited places available annually under this scheme to young citizens of Japan for a stay of 12 months.

Please go to Immigration New Zealand or the Working Holiday Scheme page in Japanese for further information regarding the Working Holiday Scheme.

Online application service available.

Applications can be made online for this scheme.  If you are applying from outside New Zealand, there is no application fee.  If you are applying from within New Zealand, there is an application fee and you will need a valid Visa or Mastercard credit card.