Working Holiday Scheme: Ireland

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This Working Holiday Scheme allows 2,800 young citizens of the Republic of Ireland annually:

To be issued a Work Visa valid for travel for 12 months from date of issue, and upon arrival in New Zealand to be granted a Work Permit for a maximum of 12 months; OR
If applying from within New Zealand, to be granted a Work Permit valid for a maximum of 12 months.

To be eligible for a Work Visa/Permit under this Working Holiday Scheme, applicants must:

Be Irish citizens at the time of applying; AND
Have a minimum of NZ$4,200 available funds for their maintenance during the period of stay in New Zealand.

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Working Holiday Scheme: Ireland

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