Guides

Practical, no-nonsense guides to working your way around New Zealand — written from the paddock, not a marketing office.

• NZ Seasonal Work Calendar: What's Hiring WhenMonth-by-month guide to seasonal work in New Zealand — which crops, which regions, and when to arrive for kiwifruit, cherries, apples, vintage and the ski season.
• Questions to Ask Before Accepting Farm WorkThe practical questions that separate a good season from a bad one — pay basis, accommodation deductions, hours, wet days, and what a written employment agreement must cover.
• Your Work Rights as a Backpacker in NZMinimum wage, holiday pay, breaks, payslips and employment agreements — the rights every worker in New Zealand has, whatever visa they're on, and where to get free help.
• IRD Numbers, Tax and Bank Accounts in NZGetting set up to be paid legally in New Zealand: applying for an IRD number, opening a bank account, choosing a tax code, and what PAYE means for your payslip.
• How to Spot Dodgy Employers and Job ScamsRed flags before you accept farm or seasonal work in New Zealand — illegal charges, passport confiscation, cash-only pay — and how to check an employer before committing.