Travel Guide / New Zealand
5 reasons why you should visit New Zealand
SWAP staff
Mar 26 2026
Kiwi life really IS that good and here's why...
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Earn and explore with working holidays, internships, ski and summer jobs in Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Japan, South Korea, UK + US.
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From visa assistance to job support and arrival orientations, our SWAP Support Squad help sort everything you need to work or intern abroad.
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Part of our mission to open up more work abroad opportunities for young Canadians, we donate 5% of profits to our Youth Access Scholarship Fund.
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Work Australia
We have a new Oz program – and it's free!
Work Australia Freestyle has landed! From visa instructions to city guides and banking advice – start planning your Australia working holiday now with our FREE resources.
Work Australia Freestyle has landed! From visa instructions to city guides and banking advice – start planning your Australia working holiday now with our FREE resources. BOOK FOR FREE
BOOK FOR FREE
Work Japan
Get ready for winter '26 ski season jobs
Our 3-4 month Japan ski season jobs will be dropping in May. Book Work Japan 'Ski Job' now to secure your visa ready for when hiring opens.
Our 3-4 month Japan ski season jobs will be dropping in May. Book Work Japan 'Ski Job' now to secure your visa ready for when hiring opens.FIND OUT MORE
FIND OUT MORE
Work South Korea
New earn + learn program drop
Ride the K-wave working holiday style with our new SWAP South Korea program – language lessons, backpacker job and food envy all included.
Ride the K-wave working holiday style with our new SWAP South Korea program – language lessons, backpacker job and food envy all included. FIND OUT MORE
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Working holiday travel talk
Virtual travel talk | 11 May @17:00 EST
Looking for an ESC plan, but not sure where to go? From summer jobs to ski seasons, our SWAP Squad will run through all our work and travel programs – looking at who can go, when to apply, and what jobs you can do. Plus, a live FAQ. Please note: This info session is for Canadian citizens/passport holders only.
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Whether you're looking to fund your summer in the States, work a ski season in Japan or bankroll your gap year with a working holiday in Oz – our Canada-based team are here to help.
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