Work France - IEP

What will I be doing?

You will 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. France is also the leading wine producer in the world and if you’re looking for a career in viticulture, international work experience in France could be a great start, also grape picking is excellent casual work! If you have an interest in skiing or boarding, we can highly recommend looking for employment in the French Alps and if you have good French skills there are also many opportunities to further your career, 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 is 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, hospitality work in tourist resorts and ski resorts.  However, if you want a career related job or office work, then a high level of French is needed.

If you wish to learn or brush up on your French language skills while your there please ask your STA Travel Adviser about our French Language schools.


What does it cost?

The programme fee is $650. Working Holiday Visa fee is 100Euro (subject to change).

What does it include?

• 1-year French working holiday visa
•  Airport transfer to Paris hostel
•  2 nights central hostel accommodation & breakfast in Paris
•  Arrival orientation in Paris
•  1-year ongoing support from Aquarius
•  Work France Handbook
•  Information on jobs and accommodation throughout France
•  Telephone card
•  Assistance with opening a bank account
•  Telephone, fax and email access in Paris office
•  Mail holding and forwarding for 1 year
•  Social events
•  Lonely Planet – France

Who runs it?

International Exchange Programs (IEP) is a non-profit organisation specialising in sending young New Zealanders overseas on working holidays. Along with their support partner in France, Aquarius, they are there to assist you before you leave home and while you are working and travelling overseas.


Am I eligible?

 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 NZ$4200 funds when applying for your visa

What do I do next?

For more information or to apply for this program, contact your nearest STA Travel branch or phone us on 0800 474 400.