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Backpacker Job Board

WELCOME TO BACKPACKERBOARD!

Welcome to the biggest & longest established website dedicated to travellers in New Zealand.
So what have we got lined up? Well for starters we have our own dedicated NZ guide full of essential information. Then we have listings for hostels, activities and transport companies to help you organise your trip. When you arrive we have our noticeboard for buying and selling and also the biggest online jobs board for travellers with 100's of vacancies.
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Jobs

We have 314 job vacancies listed!

22/07 - Vegetable Planter Wanted!
22/07 - Skilled And General Labourers
22/07 - Apple Orchard Support Staff Wanted
22/07 - Downsize Assistant Handyman/garde
22/07 - Bar Person
22/07 - Housekeeping + Reception
22/07 - Casual Stocktakers Taupo 9/8/26
22/07 - Wine Bottling Staff
22/07 - Medical Administrator 6 To 12 Mths
22/07 - Receptionist Full Time

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Activity Listings

Transport Companies

Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferry Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferry
Travel between Wellington & Picton
Grab-a-Seat Grab-a-Seat
Most fares $100 or less!
Kiwi Road Trips Kiwi Road Trips
Freedom Camping Vans with Buy-Back Guarantee
Transport: Tours, Bus & Coach, Campervan Rentals, Car Rentals, Flights, Ferries & Train, Ride Share
Noticeboard Listings
$13500
Auckland
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Reliable Nissan Vanette 2003 With Brand New Wof
New WOF, reliable and sweet as
Added: 22/07/2026
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$7800
Wellington
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Mazda Bongo
2010 Mazda Bongo - Reliable Backpacker Van
Added: 21/07/2026
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$2000
Taupo
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2000 Honda Odyssey
Self-contained car with cooking and camping gear needing to be sold soon
Added: 21/07/2026
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Travel Guide
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When To Go
An overview of the different seasons and what you can expect in terms of weather & activities.
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New Zealand ID cards
Lucky enough to look under 25?! Then you might want to think about getting yourself one of these.
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Working Holiday Visa (WHV)
Unsure whether you need or would use a Working Holiday Visa - then check out our guide to why you should choose one!
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Rotorua on a Budget
If you are running low on travelling funds then check out our guide to grabbing a bargain in Rotorua.

What's new in the guide

Access All Areas
Landscapes to Make-You-Go-Oooo
Best Cycle Trails
Best Bungee Jumps

Your questions answered

How do you find cheap internal flights?
A Guide to Self-contained Campervans
Can I camp in New Zealand?
How do I get mail & post?
Backpacker Group Self Containment certificates
Jobs

North Island

South Island

Activity Listings

Popular Activities in NZ

Paddle Wanaka Paddle Wanaka
Guided tours from $139pp
Bay of Islands Parasail Bay of Islands Parasail
Highest Parasail in NZ! 1200ft from the boat
Auckland Jet Boat Tours Auckland Jet Boat Tours
Auckland's Supreme Scream Machine!
Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping