Work in New Zealand
Hospitality Internships Program
Our hospitality internship programs are designed to allow foreign college and university students or recent graduates to come to New Zealand to gain exposure to NZ culture and to receive hands-on experience in NZ business practices.
About the Hospitality Internship program in New Zealand
New Zealand is a world-renowned destination for hospitality and tourism, offering an international environment where you can develop your skills, gain valuable industry experience, and enjoy a healthy work-life balance.
In 2025, New Zealand ranked #1 for life-work balance and #3 among the world’s most peaceful countries, making it an attractive destionation to live, work and grow professionally.
Our paid hospitality internships offer opportunities in Food & Beverage, Culinary Arts, and Rooms Division at hotels, resorts, and hospitality establishments across New Zealand. Gain hands-on international experience, strengthen your resume, and discover what it means to build your career in one of the world’s most welcoming and peaceful destinations.
Why Join the Program?
Our hospitality internship programs are designed to allow foreign college and university students or recent graduates to come to New Zealand to gain exposure to NZ culture and to receive hands-on experience in NZ business practices.
- Minimum NZD $23.95 per Hour and 30+ Hours/Week
- World-Class Hotels, Resorts & Restaurants
- Placement, Visa & Settlement Support
- Live & Work in One of the World’s Safest Countries
- Potential Career Pathway After Graduation
- 24/7 Support
Who Can Apply?
- Currently enrolled/studying in an Institute or University
- Doing an internship is a requirement from your study program
- Able to hold a conversation in English.
- You are available for 6/12 months
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The benefits of the Hospitality Internships Program in NZ are:
- Having the opportunity to learn about hotel operations within different departments.
- Getting a personalised Training Plan designed to teach the business practices in NZ.
- Gaining work experience while being paid.
- Choosing from a wide variety of luxury hotels all across the NZ.
- Improving your English skills in a professional environment.
- Increasing your self-confidence.
- Boosting your resume.
- Building your professional network.
- Exploring new places and learning about the NZ culture.
- Making new friends from all over the world.
You qualify for the Hospitality Internship Program in Spain if you meet the following criteria:
- Be a current student in Hospitality/Tourism/Culinary Arts or recent graduate (no more than 24 months ago at the time of program start).
- All degrees/diploma must have a six month internship requirement and the interns must not have already completed this
- You are going to train in a field related to your academic or professional background.
- You are sufficiently proficient in English to successfully interact in an English-speaking environment.
- You have a passport valid at least 6 months past your program end date.
- Administrative Fee (non-refundable): €900 – payable at sign-up.
- Base Program Price: €2,899 – payable after passing the host interview.
Program price includes:
- Official Job Offer;
- Student Trainee Work Visa
- Signup interview and documents processing;
- Initial video call training and coaching for the Host Interview;
- Pre-Departure Orientation session before leaving to NZ;
- Aspen Experience Membership, which includes prior access to new job and 24/7 assistance throughout the Program.
- Medical insurance? TBC.
Other cost not included:
- Visa application fee: TBC
- Round trip plane ticket
- Pocket money
- Housing expenses
- Financial Solvency – Proof of funds NZD $8,000 when submitting the visa application
The Program Price has to be paid as follows:
- First installment: €900 – to be paid within 3 days after signing the agency agreement (covers the Administrative Fee and it is non-refundable)
- Second installment: €2,899 – to be paid within 3 days after passing the host interview.
The Hospitality Internships Program in Spain consists in a working visa:
- 6 months, start date Sep/Oct and Jan/Feb.
In order to sign-up for Hospitality Internship and Training Program in New Zealand, you need to send us the following documents:
- English resume;
- Copy of your passport, valid at least 6 months past your program date end date;
- Copy of your diploma
- Copy of your school transcripts.