Work Britain
The UK OE is the traditional Kiwi rite of passage so if you're taking off and travelling independently for the first time, Work Britain is designed for you! We've got a super support package that will take all the doubt and hard work out of your first independent overseas experience. Leave all your worries behind and board the plane knowing that you have access to all the support you need throughout your stay in Britain.
Applications are open now!
Call on 0800 474 400
What will I be doing?
The choice is yours! You can work wherever you want in the UK (England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales) and do pretty much whatever you wish (some restrictions apply). Popular jobs include hospitality, retail, temp office work and career related jobs.
What does it include?
Before you go:
• Visa Assistance (either for the 2 year Youth Mobility Scheme or the 5 year Ancestry visa)
• Pre-departure support including assistance in booking flights and insurance
• Work Britain Handbook full of lots of vital information to ensure your OE is a success - covering topics such as preparing for a year living overseas, finding employment, travel advice, taxes, arranging short and long-term accommodation, useful websites/newspapers and much more
• General advice including budgeting
• £10 London train and bus pass (Oyster Card) to transport you from airport to the hostel
• International phone card with 5 minutes airtime plus a free credit bonus on top-up
• Lonely Planet Britain guide
Upon Arrival:
• Two nights accommodation at a hostel in London including breakfast
• Fully comprehensive arrival orientation in London with advice on CV formatting, employment and tax laws, getting a tax number, mobile providers, tips on how to find employment and accommodation and more
• Access to exclusive listings of jobs and employment contacts
• Unlimited access to support resources in London including computers, internet, printers, phone and fax machines for the full duration of the program
• Bank account assistance to help you open one quickly and easily upon arrival
• Access to social events and functions - meeting friends has never been so easy!
• Mail holding and re-direction service
• 24/7 emergency contact if something goes wrong
Am I eligible?
You must:
• Be 18 –30 years old
• Hold a New Zealand Passport valid for at least two years from your departure date
• Show proof of funds of minimum £1600
• Have never had a UK Working Holiday visa before
• Be available for biometric testing in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.
Alternatively, if your parent or grandparent was born in the UK then you may be eligible for an Ancestry visa (we can still help you with this too!)
What does it cost?
From $595 (your visa application fee is a separate cost)
Get your UK working holiday sorted
call 0800 474 400
- Call us to book
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