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Work Ireland - IEP

Enjoy the Craic!

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What is it about?

Together with IEP and their partner in Ireland (USIT) we can offer a support programme designed to take the hard work out of your working holiday in Ireland. The programme offers support to you before you leave NZ and when you are in Ireland. This programme gives you the unique opportunity to experience Irish culture and life from the inside!

Ireland has an incredibly youthful culture and with half of the population under the age of 26, a fun place to work and travel! And of course the Irish people are a great craic!

Programme Fee $695

What will I be doing?

On Work Ireland you are permitted to take any job, anywhere in the Republic of Ireland. You can work in the same job for the full duration of your visa and you are allowed to work within your chosen profession.

Once you’ve applied for the programme, you’ll receive the Work Ireland Handbook, which contains tips on how to obtain employment as well as useful employment website addresses all over Ireland. It is recommended that you do not plan to start the programme during December and January as during these months it is more difficult to find work.

What does it cost?

$695 for the support programme

If you do not already have your visa IEP can apply for this on your behalf (visa fee $115 subject to change)

Immigration 100Euro payable within 1 month of arrival

What does it include?

IEP will apply for your working visa on your behalf (visa fee $115)

  •  Work Ireland Handbook
  •  Pre-departure support from IEP
  •  Transfer to your hostel
  •  Three nights hostel accommodation & breakfast in Dublin
  •  Assistance obtaining a PPS (tax) number
  •  Dublin Orientation including maps, hostel guides, discount guides and much more
  •  12-month access to USIT's Dublin Resource Centre (IEP's Irish support partner)
  •  Telecommunication card worth $5
  •  Access to photocopiers, phones, computers
  •  Advice and assistance from USIT on job and accommodation hunting
  •  Access to social events 
  •  Mail holding and forwarding
  •  Lonely Planet guidebook to Ireland


    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 Ireland, USIT, they are there to assist you before you leave home and while you are working and travelling overseas.


    Am I eligible?     
    You need to: 

    • Hold a New Zealand passport valid 18 months after your visa commencement date 
    •  Be aged between 18 and 29 years old 
    •  Have evidence of a minimum of $2,500 in funds 
    •  Have evidence of onward journey ticket, or extra funds in excess of $200


    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

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