Which New Zealand Working Holiday Starter Pack Is The Best?

What is New Zealand Working Holiday Starter Pack? It helps you settle everything that you need on your first week in New Zealand. Such as, IRD, bank account, insurance, car, jobs, accommodation and so on. No doubt that, these things can be done by yourself. But,what if, you have a helping hand, you can rest assured that your working holiday adventure will kick off smoothly.

Which New Zealand Working Holiday Starter Pack Is The Best

There are several companies who offer New Zealand Working Holiday starter pack,

• BUNAC -£339, equivalent to NZD 668.
• Real Kiwi Adventures – NZD 330-425
• Nomads World – AUS 229, equivalent to NZD249。
• Surf And SnowNZD 100-NZD200
• Auszeitneuseeland -EURO 590, equivalent to NZD 947。
• Dual Travel – USD 361, equivalent to NZD 425。
• New Zealand Working Holiday Starter – NZD 449 (Winter promo) NZD499 (Normal Price).

The Best New Zealand Working Holiday Starter Pack

Which of the starter packs have the most variety services, and most value for money? Let check out the analysis below.

	BUNAC	RKA	NOMADS	SAS	ANSZEIT	DUAL T	NZWHS
PRICE	NZD 668	NZD330	NZD 249	NZD 200	NZD 947	NZD 425	NZD 499
Stay	No	3 Nights @ Auckland	3 Nights @ Auckland/Wellington/Queenstown	7 Nights @ Auckland	3 Nights @ Nelson	7 Nights @ Auckland	3 Nights @ Auckland
Dorm	–	6-8 Shares	6-8 Shares	6-8 Shares	6-8 Shares	6-8 Shares	4 Shares
IRD	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Bank Account	Available	Available	Available	Available	Available	Available	Available
Airport Transfer	No	Bus	Bus	No	Bus	Bus	Semi Private Shuttle
Mail Holding	No	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Luggage Storage	Yes	1 Month	No	No	Yes	1 Month	Yes, soon
Internet	Free@BUNAC	One Hour	No	Throughout The Stay	–	–	FREE Throughout The Stay
Sim Card	Yes	Yes	No	No	Yes	VODA	Yes
Phone Credit	No	No	No	No	NZD 20		1 Week Validity
FREE		Breakfast Welcome drink NZ JOB SEARCH Info	Breakfast NOMADS Membership NOMADS Job Search Forums	Free Trial @ Language School		Breakfast	Sky Tower Entrance ticket Travel Adaptor
Job Workshop	Yes	Yes	Yes	Not	Yes	On certain dates	Yes
NZ Intro	Yes	Yes	No	No	Yes	On certain dates	Yes
Group Pax	No limits	No limits	No limits	No	No limits	No limits	Max 5
Helpline	Yes	Yes	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Travel Discounts	Yes	Yes	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
BBH Card	No	No	No	No	Yes	No	No
WWOOF Membership	No	No	No	No	Yes	No	No
CV & Cover Letter	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Tailored made
Online Storage	No	No	No	No	No	No	Yes

From the  comparison above, I found out,

• BUNAC – You need to book accommodation by yourself. You can enjoy FREE internet service at BUNAC resource center.
• Real Kiwi Adventures – Internet service is just for 1 hour! If you need to use longer than that, you need to get a DATA plan or find free internet else where.
• NOMADS – Emphasis on the accommodation needs. No banks, IRD or other services available.
• Surf And Snow – They offer the cheapest starter pack among all! However, it is very similar to Nomads, which provides everything which is related to accommodation. They offer a free trial language class, which is a plus point!
• Auszeitneuseeland – Although, their starter pack is the most expensive among all, but they take care of every tiny little things that you need! How considerate! Even BBH and WWOOF membership are included! To ensure that you can find a horticulture related jobs, they transfer you, all the way to Nelson. As for the internet, it is not stated in the website. However, according to my previous experience backpacking in Nelson, most of the accommodation in Nelson provide FREE internet.
• Dual Travel – The price is very close to Working Holiday Starter. However, huge difference for the class of services.
• New Zealand Working Holiday Starter – They are not the cheapest starter pack among all. However, their freebies are very useful. Such as, the Sky Tower entrance ticket and travel adaptor. Besides that you are able to enjoy FREE internet in your hostel during your stay. They are the only starter pack that offers, 4 beds dorm, semi private airport transfer, customize CV & cover letter, very small group during meeting, personalize helpline buddy.

New Zealand Working Holiday Starter Most Worthwhile

Among all the 7 starter packs, New Zealand Working Holiday Starter is the most worthwhile pack. If you are looking for a balance point between price and services, NZWHS is the answer. Why?

• 4 beds dorm – 4 beds dorm are more comfortable than the 8. No more stuffy rooms!
• Small groups – By conducting in small groups (5 person max) even in the busy summer, it allows everyone to receive equal and detailed attention.
• Personalize helpline buddy – Whether you like it or not, your helpline buddy will keep track of you, help you throughout the whole New Zealand Working Holiday journey.
• Help are always on the way – Your help continues till the day you leave New Zealand.
• Deliver service themselves – Unlike other starter packs, which may be known by other names, but might end up with the same provider. Working Holiday Starter provides the service  by their own, on their own.
• Semi-private shuttle – The private shuttle will drive you straight to your accomodation’s door. No more looking around for buses.
• Customize CV & cover letter – Your CV and cover letter will be built upon arrival. No more cracking your head, to write a winning CV & cover letter.
• FREE Internet – FREE internet throughout your stay. It is accessible in rooms, on your bed, or on your lap!
• Winter promotion – Great news! NZD 40 off from the normal price. It is available with NZD 459.

Working Holiday Starter Pack Different From Others

You are in safe hands with Working Holiday Starter Pack, why?

• They are NOT Job Agency-They are not head hunters or job agent, therefore, they will not request any job commission.
• NO bond-No bond involve, you are not tied up with anybody.
• NO connection with New Zealand Immigration-They will not issue any visa on your behalf. Therefore, they will not offer any job visas just to get you sign on.
• NO connection with IRD-They will not request any tax agent fee for any IRD consultation or help. They share information about IRD freely.
• FREE New Zealand information-New Zealand Working Holiday Starter official website writes abundance information of New Zealand Working Holiday and New Zealand. It is ok, if you are not interested in signing on their package, you can always refer to the official website to know more about New Zealand.
• COMPREHENSIVE services-During your stays in New Zealand, you will receive calls from Working Holiday Starter team frequently. It is their duty to make sure you are doing fine. Their hospitality service continues until the day you leave New Zealand.
• NO Worries-With the great help from New Zealand Working Holiday Starter team, your New Zealand Working Holiday journey will kick off smoothly!

Top 10 Best Thing About Working Holiday Starter Pack

To ensure the New Zealand Working Holiday Starter Pack credibility, I had a video chat with Working Holiday Pack founder, Robin. It is my responsibility to make sure the services are trustworth on behalf of 4terns’ readers. Furthermore, it is a safety precaution to prevent fraud or scam. After a video conversation with Robin, I received further elaboration more about Working Holiday Starter Pack and I can’t agree more to its motive. Robin is a French, however falling deelply in love with New Zealand. From his face expression, he enjoys his work, and he just love to help every New Zealand Working Holiday maker.

Get to know more Working Holiday Starter Pack services in my previous post. Or, you may browse to Working Holiday Starter Pack official webpage.

Top Ten Best Things About Working Holiday Starter Pack

No doubt that Working Holiday Starter takes good care of New Zealand Working Holiday newbies. The top ten best things about the New Zealand Working Holiday Starter Pack, that I found out very useful are,

• Airport Transfer-Although you can take Airbus from Auckland airport to city center. However, if there is a designated shuttle bus that awaits you at the airport, you will feel secured and know you are on the right bus, right way to your accommodation. Having them, is like having your own concierge in New Zealand!
• Job Workshop-This is a great way to understand New Zealand job market, ensure you are able to find a job independently. Things that you learnt in this workshop are practical, and you even can apply the theory when you are back in your home country.
• CV and Cover Letter-Although CV and cover letter may not require in some orchards and packhouses. However, it is important when you are applying hospitality and jobs in other fields. Whether you are able to get a permanent job or a work visa after that, it is all depending on your CV and cover letter. CV and cover letter creates good and deep impression.
• IRD and Bank Account-Although you can apply your IRD and bank account by your own. However, sometimes you might encounter some application problems. With a help of someone who has great experience, your IRD and bank account will be done in a glance.
• Online Storage Space-There are many free storage spaces available, such as, Drop Box, Box and ect. However, have you ever thought of, what if you are in a place with limited internet access and you are not able to forward a mail to someone?Working Holiday Starter will be there to help.
• Free Internet-Free internet is not common in New Zealand. It should be celebrated if you have access on them. A free internet along your stay is great for video messaging to the ones that you love.
• FREE Sky Tower Entrance Ticket-You receive a Sky Tower Entrance Ticket which is worth NZD28, not bad at all!
• FREE Personal Mail Holding Space-A fixed personal address is very handy for travellers. Sometimes, when you are applying IRD or bank account, the officers will deny your backpackers address, and turn you down. You can apply a New Zealand Personal Mailbox as your corrrespondence address. However, you need you to pay NZD99 a year or NZD10 monthly. With a Working Holiday Starter, you will have a personal mail address, a place to store your incoming mails even you are on the go. They will send over your mails to your new accomodation. You will never miss any mails anymore!
• Goodie Bag and Discount Vouchers-Discount vouchers, freebies are the best gifts for a New Zealand Working Holiday maker. It is a way to save your money throughout the journey. By saving all those tiny bits, you are able to explore and experience more in New Zealand.
• FREE Consultation BUDDY-It is great to have an experience person who knows everything in New Zealand as your buddy during your New Zealand Working Holiday journey. They will provide best solution, advice and help whenever you need them. I offers such help to my 4tern friends too, just that sometime I am slow in reply :p.

Input 4tern To Receive More Discount

Currently, Working Holiday Starter Pack is having winter promotion, a great NZD50 discount, NZD 449 (normal price NZD 499). So, if are interested in New Zealand Working Holiday Starter Pack, email me @ terncom@gmail.com or simply leave a message below.

Cost Difference With And Without Working Holiday Starter

Many of us will think twice, when it comes to fork out NZD 459 for a New Zealand Working Holiday Starter Pack. You might be asking, is it worth it? What is the cost difference between with and without New Zealand Working Holiday Starter Pack?

What Are the Differences?

Let see, what are the differences, if you have a New Zealand Starter Pack and without. I’ll take 9 months working holiday period as an example.

Item	Do It By Your Own	NZ Working Holiday Starter Pack
3 Nights @ 4 beds dorm	NZD 35 X 3 = NZD NZD 105	INCLUDED in a Quiet and safe night stays
Airport transfer	NZD 35 (Super Shuttle) You can take a Airbus, but walking is needed to reach to the backpackers.	INCLUDED in a Semi private shuttle, send you right in front of the backpacker’s door step.
IRD	FREE	Application filled & submitted on the 1st day.
Bank	FREE	Bank account opened before arrival. Account activation on day1!
Travel adaptor	NZD 16 @ Dick & Smith	FREE
Sky Tower entrance ticket	NZD 28	FREE
SIM card + Call credit	NZD 9 (Sim) + NZD 10 (Credit)	FREE SIM + 1 week credit
Internet/Data	NZD 20 @ 1GB	FREE during stay @ the hostel.
Job Workshop	Own research on the internet.	2 hours job workshop + Guidance on New Zealand job market and tips.
CV & Cover letter	Create on your own	Customized CV prior to arrival + cover letter adapted to your skills and experience.
Online document storage	Apply your own Dropbox/Box.	FREE, document sending service if you are out in somewhere with no internet service.
Luggage storage	Not applicable	FREE (available soon).
Mail holding	NZD 150 with NZ Post.	FREE personal mail holding, and forward the mail to you wherever you are.
Helpline	Seek from forum and Facebook group.	Yes, in person, email or phone.
Experience Consultation	Not applicable	Yes, in person, email or phone.
Discount Coupons	Find it from printed materials.	Coupon packed in a goodie bag + Travel discount and concierge service for 12 months
New Zealand Introduction	LONELY PLANET or other travel books, NZD 49.	At least 2 hours of New Zealand introduction.
BBH card	Apply when you check into your accommodation	Not applicable
TOTAL	NZD 422	NZD459 (Winter Promo) NZD499 (Normal Price)

From the above, top up just another NZD 37, and you are able to enjoy:

• No More Worries – Everything is settled. Your IRD, bank account, cars, insurance and other small tiny matters, are considered done. No more worries of the application being rejected due to lack of supportive documents.
• Internet – FREE usage of internet, and no need to look for FREE WIFI every day.
• Helpline – Best advice awaits, whenever you encounter any problems during your working holiday period.
• Luggage Storage – Store your luggage away, when you are traveling light on a short trip or in the midst of looking for a job.
• Winning CV – For those who are not very good in English, leave your CV and cover letter to them!
• Job Workshop – Finding the first job in New Zealand is the biggest concern of all. No doubt, the internet is the source of job information, but with a help from those who are very familiar with New Zealand job market’s trends, job findings will be a lot easier and smoother.
• Consultation – If you have any problems regarding visa, IRD, banks, cars, finding rooms, and much more. You can always count on their FREE consultation and advice.
• Discount vouchers – Save up your time in digging in the printed materials for discount coupons.
• New Zealand introduction – Know more about New Zealand by getting around with an actual guide.
• Care – In a maximum group of five, you will receive intensive care and get used to the new environment quicker.
• Good Hands – If you are a solo traveler to New Zealand Working Holiday, you might feel worried and afraid what if this and that happen. With a New Zealand Working Holiday Starter Pack, your worries will be ease away. Count on New Zealand Working Holiday Starter Pack, they are always there to help!

How Great Is New Zealand Working Holiday Starter Pack

How Great Is New Zealand Working Holiday Starter Pack? When the New Zealand Working Holiday Starter Pack’s founder, Robin explained it to me for the first time. My reaction was, “Wow, with this hassle free starter pack, holiday makers can concentrate on their job findings upon arrival. ” After a long conversation with Robin, I started to found out, both of us have one thing in common, which is our passion in working holiday! We just love to help working holiday makers! Of course, other than that, we are humble, friendly, sincere, kind, and many more. Gosh, I am just not very used to compliment myself. :p

How Great Is New Zealand Working Holiday Starter Pack

After that, I started to write posts for New Zealand Working Holiday Starter Pack. I always feel it is not so persuasive with just my analysis and point of view. If someone whom I know, experience the New Zealand Working Starter Pack, and express their opinions to me, that will be more convincing. My prayers are heard, a few working holiday makers shared with me their New Zealand Working Holiday Starter Pack experience, through 4tern’s Facebook and Whatsapp.

How Great Is New Zealand Working Holiday Starter Pack

How great is New Zealand Working Holiday Starter Pack?” 4tern fans commented, “Everything is well arranged with New Zealand Working Holiday Starter Pack. Their staffs’ hospitality are outrageous, they took great care of us. Everyone is thoughtful, patient and knows what possibilities might occur during our working holiday. They guides us along the way.”

New Zealand Working Holiday Starter Pack Comprehensive Coverage

How comprehensive is New Zealand Working Holiday Starter Pack? What does it cover?

• Airport Transfer-Don’t you think, it would be great, if someone is waiting for you at the airport and transfer you directly to the hostel? It could save you time and energy. You need not to carry your luggage, hop onto a airport shuttle bus, walk all the way to the backpacker’s hostel and lastly, check yourself in. It is true that, as a backpacker, you need to experience all these. However, let’s leave it to next time. You are tired after a long haul flight!
• Mock up Interview-According to those who attended the job workshop, New Zealand Working Holiday Starter Pack’s staff did a mock up interview with them. This is to expose themselves to the real life interview situation, and how to answer questions that most employers would love to ask.
• Introduction Letter, CV, Cover Letter-New Zealand Working Holiday Starter prepared a introduction letter to every newcomers. This is not a letter that will secure you a job. It is more likely a notification to employers, that you have been through an orientation about the New Zealand culture and job industry instead. Furthermore, if your employer would like to know more about you, they can contact with New Zealand Working Holiday directly. Or you can say it is pretty similar with the ” Letter of Good Conduct.”
• Skinny Starter Pack－Skinny Mobile is the latest telecomunication company in New Zealand. New Zealand Working Holiday Starter Pack includes a SIM card and a credit limit, which lasts for 7 days for them. For those who require data, you can get  the BIG DATA COMBO, comes with 1 GB data. Or you can get another DATA SIM. SKINNY MOBILE is the New Zealand cheapest, latest SIM starter pack and data provider.
• IRD, Bank Account-In the midst of applying IRD and activating bank account, working holiday maker told me that New Zealand Working Holiday starter pack’s staff greeted the officers at the Auckland post office, with just their names. They must be a regular here. No doubt that, New Zealand Working Holiday Starter Pack, established a great connection with the local authorities, our IRD and bank account were done in a breeze.
• FREE internet-One of the working holiday maker told me, she has been given a 3 hours daily internet voucher instead of 24/7. She mentioned it to Robin, and a new 24/7 internet voucher was given to her. She was happy that, New Zealand Working Holiday Starter Pack listens to their needs.
• FREE Sky Tower Entrance Ticket– An entrance ticket worth NZD28 was given away, plus a free ride there!

If you are interested and want to know more, please click on New Zealand Working Holiday Starter Pack Official Website. If you love to know further, email me @ terncom@gmail.com or simply leave a message below.