Sheep & Wool Internship — New Zealand
Paid training in wool production, prime-lamb systems, lambing, shearing and pasture management.
Program overview
Work on respected sheep operations across a full season. You will learn wool production and classing, prime-lamb systems, mustering and yard work with dogs, lambing and marking rounds, shearing-shed logistics, rotational grazing and livestock genetics. Placements are with vetted New Zealand host employers, with Agrilivex managing matching, visa documentation and in-country support end to end.
Eligibility
- Diploma / B.Sc / M.Sc in Agriculture, Animal Science or Veterinary
- Age 18–35 with a valid passport
- Conversational English — no IELTS required
- Physically fit for outdoor work in variable weather
- Prior livestock exposure preferred but not mandatory
Roles & Responsibilities
- Mustering and yard work with dogs and bikes
- Lambing assistance, marking and drenching
- Wool shed operations during shearing
- Pasture rotation and feed budgeting
- Fencing, water checks and general maintenance
- Livestock records and property management software
Skills You'll Learn
- Wool grading, classing and shed logistics
- Prime-lamb production and joining programs
- Rotational grazing and pasture measurement
- Sheep health — vaccination, drenching and foot care
- Working dog handling and low-stress stock handling
- Farm safety, chemical handling and machinery operation
Benefits
- Among the highest minimum wages worldwide — strong saving potential
- 100% student and trainee visa approval rate on the program to date
- Settlement support: travel, accommodation, bank account and orientation
- Full pastoral care for the whole internship
- Professional Growth Pathways for post-internship work, study or residency
- Work in one of the world's safest, cleanest and most inclusive countries
Structured week-by-week training.
Salary
Paid at or above the New Zealand minimum wage of NZD 23.95/hour (approx. USD 14.50). A minimum 30-hour average work week is guaranteed, and during peak harvest most interns work 45–72 hours per week — which is when earning and saving potential is highest.
Accommodation
Settlement team books shared accommodation near your workplace, typically around NZD 150 per week including utilities. Interns cover rent and food; airport arrival support, bank account setup and a cultural orientation induction are arranged for you.
Work Schedule
Guaranteed minimum 30-hour average week across the season, rising to 45–72 hours during harvest peaks. Rosters follow the crop cycle, with quieter weeks between harvest windows.
From application to arrival.
Student and Trainee Work Visa, lodged only after a confirmed job offer. Our New Zealand partner holds a 100% student and trainee visa approval rate and a 97.5% intern placement rate, with full pastoral care from acceptance through to settlement.
Documents required.
- Passport (minimum 18 months validity)
- Education certificates and transcripts
- Updated CV highlighting any sheep & wool or farm experience
- English proficiency proof (interview-based, no IELTS)
- Financial capacity documents for the visa
- Medical fitness certificate and police clearance
Frequently asked.
Do I need farming experience?
Prior livestock exposure helps but is not mandatory — we match beginners to properties that are happy to train from basics.
What does the New Zealand program cost?
The New Zealand internship package for India is NZD 6,450 in total, covering eligibility and compliance checks (NZD 1,585), visa preparation and lodgement (NZD 1,690), placement, pre-departure orientation, pastoral care and settlement (NZD 1,720) and the NZ Government immigration fee (NZD 1,455). Flights, weekly rent (approx. NZD 150) and food are your own cost.
How soon can I start the New Zealand program?
Intakes run through the year around the sheep & wool season. From a complete application, most candidates depart within 3–4 months once matching, offer and visa steps are done.
Start your New Zealand internship journey.
Submit your application — we'll match you with certified host farms and guide the visa end-to-end.
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