Vrste del in plačilo
Dela je na Novi Zelandiji na voljo veliko – od dela v pisarni, do učitelja smučanja in pobiranja različnih vrst sadežev. Delo ti bodo pomagali najti tudi naši kolegi, hkrati pa si lahko pomagaš s spletnimi stranmi, ki ponujajo obilico informacij o aktualnem delu. Obstajajo tudi hostli, ki ti v zameno za prenočevanje v njihovih nastanitvenih zmogljivostih navežejo stik z delodajalci. V kolikor boš delal v sadjarski industriji (npr.: delo s kiviji) se povečini (odvisno od vremena – v kolikor je dež, se jasno ne dela) z delom prične okoli 8. ure zjutraj, ko se backpackerji z avti (v kolikor ga nimaš, se pridružiš svojim kolegom) odpravite na zbirno mesto. Tam vas pričaka vaš delodajalec, s katerim nato skupaj odidete na prvo lokacijo dela. Ko zaključite s prvo lokacijo se nato odpravite na drugo, itd. Odvisno od velikosti sadovnjakov, se po večini obdela med 3 in 4 sadovnjaki na dan. V času dela se vzame čas tudi za kosilo, za katerega pa posktbite sami. Prihod nazaj v hostel je okoli 5 .ali 6. ure popoldne. Tedenski znesek plačila znaša nekje med 400 in 700 NZD na teden. Variacije višine plačila so velike; odvisno od vaše želje po delu in zaslužku. V določenih terminih je tako možno delati po 20 ur na dan, kar se posledično odraža v velikem zaslužku. V nekaterih deževnih dneh pa zaradi slabega dne tako poteka zatišje z delom. V splošnem pa na podlagi izkušenj lahko rečemo, da se opravi okoli 40 delovnih ur na teden, kar sovpada s slovenskim delovnim časom. Zaslužka željnji popotniki lahko delajo tudi bistveno več, a velja poudariti, da je zdravstvena dobrobit vsakega popotnika na prvem mestu.
Izkušnje preteklih udeležencev
“I travelled through both the North and South Islands of New Zealand. I spent one month in Napier and then worked for approximately 2 1/2 months in Mt. Manganui. I visited White Island, did the Tongariro crossing, went to almost all of the larger towns and cities, saw many beautiful beaches, and also travelled through the jungle in Northland. I also went to the national parks. The natural landscapes of New Zealand are amazing - above all the beaches, which are almost empty of people and untouched. I met a lot of people from very different countries and now I can speak pretty good English!”
Andreas Weritz
“This was an unforgettable experience that I would repeat any time. New Zealand is simply a wonderful dream, even if just like any other country it does have its downsides. I really liked the combination of work and travel. This meant that I got to know the country as a holidaymaker and yet also became a part of the "Kiwis" and their culture. The openness and helpfulness of the "Kiwis" impressed me most. Other people should learn from their pleasant ways!”
Janine Kiefert (July 2006 – January 2007)
"I saw just about everything during my 10 months in New Zealand. I especially liked Northland, where I spent 2 months with host families. A day trip on the Franz-Josef glacier was fascinating, as well as a day of white water rafting on the Kawerau River. I can only recommend that everyone else do the same!
As far as work was concerned, I mainly did seasonal work. I generally had good experiences with employers and colleagues. I usually worked around 8 hours a day and did jobs such as fruit picking, leaf plugging, or grading. I really enjoyed my stay in New Zealand, even if I had moments where my problems seemed impossible to overcome. But I had far more moments when I didn’t want to be anywhere else in the world, such as watching the sun come up on East Cape, or looking out on Milford Sound.
I made so many friends from all over the world, who I wouldn’t want to be without!”
Kristina Rossow
“My stay there was simply fantastic! I really liked the combination of work and travel, because I got to know the country as a holidaymaker and was simultaneously living amongst the "Kiwis" (as New Zealand’s people are fondly nicknamed) and integrated into their culture”.
Janine worked twice for longer periods, as well as travelling many kilometres. Her first job was a classic job for Working Holidaymakers in New Zealand; packing kiwis!
”I stood at a counting table and inspected kiwis for signs of decay or other deficiencies. I sorted out the bad ones and packed the rest.” Janine’s second job was room service in a hotel in Queenstown, on South Island, New Zealand. “I cleaned hotel rooms and made them inhabitable for new guests. I had very nice, open and helpful colleagues in both jobs, who made it enjoyable, even if the job itself wasn’t always pleasant or interesting. My stay in New Zealand was an unforgettable experience which I would do all over again if I had the chance!
Janine Kiefert, Hilden
"I saw just about everything during my 10 months in New Zealand. I especially liked Northland, where I spent 2 months with host families. A day trip on the Franz-Josef glacier was fascinating, as well as a day of white water rafting on the Kawerau River. I can only recommend that everyone else do the same!
As far as work was concerned, I mainly did seasonal work. I generally had good experiences with employers and colleagues. I usually worked around 8 hours a day and did jobs such as fruit picking, leaf plugging, or grading. I really enjoyed my stay in New Zealand, even if I had moments where my problems seemed impossible to overcome. But I had far more moments when I didn’t want to be anywhere else in the world, such as watching the sun come up on East Cape, or looking out on Milford Sound.
I made so many friends from all over the world, who I wouldn’t want to be without!”
Kristina Rossow
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