Travel disrupted by
the Middle East
situation

Issued: Monday 02 Mar 2026, 07:10 pm NZDT

We have established a priority phone line from Monday to Friday for people to contact us about this specific situation. Call 0508 558 855 (toll free from NZ landlines) or +64 9 914 4100 and press option 7. For information about what options are available to you, check:

Middle East: advice for temporary visa holders in New Zealand affected by travel disruptions

Working holiday visas

Learn if you can come to New Zealand for a holiday and work while you are here. Find out what level of English you will need to get a working holiday visa.

Who can apply for a working holiday visa

Working holiday visas allow young people from recognised countries to work and travel in New Zealand, normally for up to 12 months.

Working holiday visa medical requirements

If you apply for a working holiday visa you may need to have a chest X-ray or medical examination to prove you are in good health.

English language skills for working holiday visas

For some working holiday visas, you will need proof of your English language skills. Check what you will need for the visa you are applying for.

Finding short-term work when on a working holiday

If you have a working holiday visa, you can work in short-term, seasonal jobs, in a variety of industries, while travelling around New Zealand.