Work France

Experience French culture by working and living in France

What will I be doing?

You’ll be given information on jobs and accommodation throughout France, but the choice is yours! There are many jobs available in the hospitality or tourism industries and France is also the leading wine producer in the world - so, if you’re looking for a career in viticulture, work experience in France could be a great start (even if it’s just grape or other fruit picking, which is excellent casual work)! If you have an interest in skiing or boarding, we can highly recommend looking for employment in the French Alps or if you have good French skills there are opportunities to further your career by working professionally in France.

Do I need to be able to speak French?

A basic understanding of the French language is required as the arrival orientation is conducted mostly in French and it’s important that you understand this information. There are some job options open to you where you can get by with basic French such as grape picking and hospitality work in tourist and ski resorts. However, if you want a career related job or office work, then a high level of French is needed.  If you need to learn or brush up on your French language skills while you’re there, we also have French language schools based in Paris and Nice.

What does it include?

• Visa application support and assistance
• Pre-departure support includes assistance in booking flights and insurance
• Work France 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.
• €10 to assist with transport from airport to your hostel in Paris
• International phone card with 5 minutes airtime plus a free credit bonus on top-up
• Lonely Planet France guide

Upon Arrival;

• Two nights accommodation at a hostel in Paris including breakfast
• Fully comprehensive arrival orientation in Paris (in French!) 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 Paris including computers, internet, printers, phone and fax machines for the full duration of the program
• Full support and guidance for the whole duration of the program
• Access to social events and functions, including membership with Club International (they organise heaps of activities and trips around France and the greater Europe area). Meeting friends has never been so easy!
• Bank account assistance to help you open one quickly and easily upon arrival
• Mail holding and re-direction service
• 24/7 emergency contact if something goes wrong

You must:

• Hold a valid New Zealand passport
• Be aged between 18 and 30 years (inclusive)
• Be travelling on a return or onward passage ticket
• Show proof of €2100 funds when applying for your visa
• Show proof of 12 months travel/medical insurance when applying for your visa
• Be available for biometric testing in Wellington

What does it cost?

From $695 (your visa application fee is a separate cost of approximately €100)

Get your France OE sorted
call on 0800 474 400