Spirit of Queenstown Orientation and Working Holiday

Work Experience in Queenstown's Tourism and Hospitality Industries

Queenstown Resort College offers students the opportunity for paid employment within the tourism and hospitality industry via the NZ Working Holiday scheme. Positions are within Queenstown tourism, hospitality and hotel operators and will be at a level based on availability and your current skill set.

• Who Should Apply?
• Spirit of Queenstown Orientation
• Paid Employment
• Highlights
• Fast Facts
• Visa Information
• How to Apply

Who Should Apply?

QRC Working Holiday placements are ideal for:

1. Tourism, hospitality and hotel management students who need to undertake an industry work placement to fulfill course requirements (this includes intern abroad and study abroad programme students)
2. Tourism, hospitality and hotel management graduates seeking further work experience to enhance their CVs
3. Tourism and hospitality industry professionals looking for further work experience
4. Students from countries which have a Working Holiday agreement with NZ. Click on the following link to see the list of countries with a Working Holiday agreement with NZ – Working Holiday (http://www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/stream/work/workingholiday)

Spirit of Queenstown Orientation (5 days)

QRC will prepare you for your Working Holiday experience with a tailored induction programme.

Candidates complete a one to five day Spirit of Queenstown Induction programme depending on their individual requirements, followed by the opportunity to be interviewed by industry for job placements. The duration of the Spirit Induction programme will be determined by the QRC Internship team based on a telephone or Skype interview.

Spirit Induction 1 (1-2 days):

• Typically the candidate will have considerable work experience and will be able to supply references from previous employers.
• The candidate will be able to communicate effectively and efficiently with English as their first language.
• The focus is work placement, and preparation for interviews.
• Most placement preparation will have been done by the Internship Manager prior to arrival.
• Meeting employers, interviews, and arranging for transport to and from interviews is the primary focus.
• Assistance is available to obtain IRD number and set up a bank account.
• The candidate will have access to QRC computers, the library, and QRC guest login if required.

Spirit Induction 2 (3 days):

• The candidate has strong hospitality skills and may be studying in a hospitality / tourism programme in NZ or overseas with a requirement to undertake a period of practical work experience. They will be able to supply relevant work references from past employers.
• The focus is on Queenstown orientation, geography, CV preparation, interview skills training, meeting prospective employers if arranged prior to arrival.
• English may be their first or second language. Candidates are able to converse freely in English, with confidence.
• QRC will help the candidate to obtain a NZ Tax (IRD) number and set up a bank account.
• The candidate will have access to QRC computers, the library, and QRC guest login if required.

Spirit Induction 3 (5 days):

• The candidate has basic hospitality skills and may be enrolled in a hospitality / tourism programme in NZ or overseas with a requirement to undertake a period of practical work experience.
• The focus will be on Cross Cultural Communication and learning about NZ culture and service style. Body language & communication skills, breaking through cultural barriers and power indexes.
• Candidates will learn about the history and geography of the Queenstown region, and experience activities which visitors to the region enjoy.
• English is generally a second language for these candidates and they should be at least at an intermediate level, equivalent to IELTS 5.5.
• QRC will help the candidate to obtain a NZ Tax (IRD) number and set up a bank account.
• The candidate will have access to QRC computers, the library, and QRC guest login if required.

Paid Employment

All jobs will be in frontline positions within Queenstown tourism, hospitality or hotel operators.

Typical jobs include: House Keeping Attendant, Receptionist, Porter, Food & Beverage Attendant, Bar Staff, Tourism Operations, Guest Services and Sales.

Your placement will depend on any previous work experience, your ‘fit’ with the property and team, and educational background. The more experience and interest you have in the tourism and hospitality industry, the better your prospect of securing a meaningful placement will be.

Highlights

• QRC specialises in tourism and hospitality management studies
• All work placements are paid
• All placements are in Queenstown, an international tourism resort and ‘adventure capital of the world’
• You will receive written employer feedback on completion of your employment if required
• You will receive continual support from Queenstown Resort College as required
• You will have the opportunity to attend a minimum of two job interviews *
• Successful students will be placed within 3 weeks from completion of the Spirit of Queenstown Induction programme
• QRC has placed 100% of all Working Holiday students to date

Fast Facts

2010 Start Dates:	Monday 11 January Monday 14 June Monday 27 September Monday 13 December NB: Plan to come in the June intake if you plan to work in the Queenstown area throughout the winter
Course Length:	1-5 days training and orientation, followed by opportunity for interviews and work placement
Entry Requirements:	At least 18 years of age, Eligible for a Working Holiday Visa Have basic hospitality / tourism experience QRC is committed to providing positive experiences and this extends to: Guaranteeing a minimum of two job interviews * Successful students will be placed within 3 weeks from completion of the Spirit of Queenstown Induction course If a position offer is declined, QRC has the right to reduce successful job placement obligations
Terms & Conditions	QRC is committed to providing positive experiences and this extends to: Successful students will be placed within 3 weeks from completion of the Spirit of Queenstown Induction course If a position offer is declined, QRC has the right to reduce successful job placement obligations The Length of employment is generally from 3 to 6 months however this is subject to the conditions of your Working Holiday Visa.
Cost:	Spirit Induction 1 = $1000 Spirit Induction 2 = $1500 Spirit Induction 3 = $2000 The above fees include a non refundable placement fee of NZ$500 which is payable immediately to secure enrolment.

Participants may wish to enroll in a General English programme before they commence their work placements or during their work placement if they need to improve their English language level. Please ask QRC for more details.

* Students must be fully engaged and attend 100% of the programme in order to progress to the interview stage.