Work and Travel in Central Otago

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WORK IN CENTRAL OTAGO ALL YEAR ROUND

Please edit this section to tell travellers what kinds of short term work is available in Central Otago all year round. Mention skills that are in demand here more than other places. If you can get some work as a translator in Central Otago but it is as hard as anywhere else, please don't list it. If it is a region in China that cannot get enough English translators.... I think you get the idea.

SEASONAL WORK IN CENTRAL OTAGO

SPRING

What kinds of work are available in the spring time in Central Otago. Remember to keep work that is all year round in the section above and not mention it again here.

SUMMER

Fruit picking
Vineyard work

AUTUMN

What kinds of work are there in Central Otago in autumn? Maybe it's harvest time, but do people need the help of foreigners for either cheap labour or expertise? This is the kind of thing we need to know here.

WINTER

Skiing in Central Otago - does it exist? Is there plenty of opportunities for people to get work in Central Otago in the winter? What kind of skills are needed at this time of year? Please update this section and let fellow travellers know what you have learnt if you have worked in Central Otago in the winter or if you are a host and live here and can share your knowledge.

ATTITUDE TO FOREIGNERS WORKING IN CENTRAL OTAGO

Good attitude to visitors. Plenty of foreigners working in the orchards and vineyards of all nationalities.

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  • Edited on Mar 31 2016 by Ulla

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