Glaciers in New Zealand
Maori children
Northland, New Zealand
Queen Charlotte Sound
Routeburn Track
Boating in Taupo
Tongariro, New Zealand
Wellington, New Zealand

New Zealand Tourism, Hospitality and Travel Jobs

Employment Sectors

There are three main employment sectors covering different parts of the industry.

  • Tourism Jobs
    • Careers in tourism businesses e.g. attraction, tour and transport businesses
  • Hospitality Jobs
    • Careers in accommodation, dining and service areas e.g. hotels, motels, hotel restaurants, cafés, resorts, health spa, boutique accommodation etc
  • Travel Jobs
    • Careers in the travel agency and airline industry e.g. travel agencies, local and international airlines, travel planners etc

Tourism as a Career

The tourism, travel or hospitality industry offers a lot. 8% of the total number of people employed in New Zealand are directly employed in tourism industry.

Looking for a job in New Zealand's tourism industry? Try one of the links below!

More About New Zealand

Have a look at the information below to find out more about New Zealand.

Getting to New Zealand Holiday destination, getting here, map, time differences.

Tourism Jobs, New Zealand

Regions of New Zealand New Zealand has 28 major regions.

Passports and Visas
Information on passports, visitor's visa, study and work visas, immigration and vaccinations. Links to related New Zealand services for more details and applications.

Arrivals and Departures
Where are New Zealand's International gateways? Plus information on arrival cards, customs, duty free goods, departure tax, agricultural restrictions, quarantine and other prohibited items. Links to New Zealand Government services for more advice.

Exchange Rates and Money
Currency, exchange rates, banking, tips and service charges, goods and services tax (GST), how much does it cost?

Health, Medical and General Insurance
General insurance and safety, health and medical advice, accident compensation scheme, accident advice for visitors and safety precautions.

Road Information
International driving licences and permits, New Zealand road safety and driving distances chart showing time and kilometres and miles.

Holidays
Information on public and school holidays.

Entertainment
Shopping - general business hours and what you can buy. Information on New Zealand's unique range of food and wine and our vibrant night life.

Climate
Temperature chart and seasons. Information on what to wear and when (recommended clothing).

Natural Environment
Geography and environment information, flora and fauna and New Zealand's natural heritage. Find out what makes New Zealand so special.

People and History
Information on population, language, early settlers, the treaty of Waitangi, our economy and government and all about Kiwis.

Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to all those burning little questions about travelling to New Zealand.

Useful Links A variety of useful links.

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New Zealand Coach Tours

New Zealand Coach Tours

The largest range of escorted & small group tours

New Zealand road trips - Let's go on an adventure

New Zealand Road Trips

Let's go on an adventure

New Zealand self-drive tours

NZ Self-Drive Tours

Explore NZ on a custom self-drive package holiday

Bluebridge Ferry

Bluebridge Cook Strait ferries

Cross Cook Strait and enjoy Kiwi hospitality.

World Nomads Travel Insurance

Get Travel Insurance

Travel insurance for independent travellers.

Featured
 
New Zealand Coach Tours

New Zealand Coach Tours

The largest range of escorted & small group tours

New Zealand road trips - Let's go on an adventure

New Zealand Road Trips

Let's go on an adventure

New Zealand self-drive tours

NZ Self-Drive Tours

Explore NZ on a custom self-drive package holiday

Bluebridge Ferry

Bluebridge Cook Strait ferries

Cross Cook Strait and enjoy Kiwi hospitality.

World Nomads Travel Insurance

Get Travel Insurance

Travel insurance for independent travellers.