Working in Queenstown: Tips

  • Pay rates: The amount you are paid will vary based on your experience, employer and role. However, you cannot be paid less than the minimum wage in New Zealand.
  • Application requirements: To be considered for a job, or by an employment agency, you should have a valid work visa, a copy of your current Curriculum Vitae and some forms of ID that can be kept on file. Work referees (either in the form of written references, or a contact phone number listed on your CV) are also valuable.
  • Seasonal work: Queenstown is busy year-round, but winter offers a lot of seasonal work for the duration of the ski season. Jobs in Queenstown in winter are often highly sought-after, so application can sometimes open months in advance.