Flights, Visas, Insurance

Au Pair Link helps you take care of everything you need to become an Au Pair in New Zealand. We organise your full insurance, assist you with your visa and through our partnership with STA Travel we also book your flights to beautiful New Zealand. We make the whole process simple and easy for you! Book your flight to New Zealand today by downloading our travel booking form and emailing it to travel@aupairlink.co.nz

Flights

Au Pair Link works exclusively with STA Travel. STA Travel is a global travel specialist with over 30 years experience helping students, teachers and young people travel the world. STA Travel has an extensive global presence with hundreds of retail locations worldwide, sending over 6 million travellers away each year. See www.statravel.co.nz.

So what are the benefits when you book your flight to New Zealand with Au Pair Link and STA Travel?

Peace of mind – we make sure that you are booked on the correct flights and that you arrive in New Zealand on time for our orientation programme.
Get the right advice – we make sure that you have the right level of insurance and help you with your visa application.
We make it easy – by finding you the best flight and travel route to New Zealand.
Share the experience – we book your flights so that you can travel with other Au Pairs coming to New Zealand with Au Pair Link. It’s safer and much more fun!

Visas

You must also apply for your Working Holiday Visa – required to enter and work in New Zealand. We'll provide you with the best advice and ensure your eligibility for the New Zealand Working Holiday Visa Scheme. Au Pairs applying for a New Zealand Student Visa must apply and pay the relevant fees directly - we do not provide assistance for Student Visa applications. Please note, if you are applying for a Working Holiday Visa, you must complete this process yourself. Payment of $165.00 NZD must be made directly to the New Zealand Department of Immigration. Please visit the New Zealand Department of Immigration website for more information.

Insurance

We provide comprehensive travel insurance through Cover-More – one of New Zealand's most trusted insurers since 1986. You must have insurance as an Au Pair with Au Pair Link – for any unforeseen medical expenses, accidents or lost/stolen property etc during your year as an Au Pair in New Zealand. It is mandatory that you take our insurance policy as we need to be satisfied that you are appropriately covered.

To view our insurance policy details and the schedule of benefits please download the Cover-More Essentials brochure. Our Au Pairs are covered under the Cover-More Essentials Policy with a standard excess of only $100.00 per claim.

International departure ports

Our programme fee is based on the assumption that you will fly from a key international airport. Because air travel prices fluctuate, we encourage you to contact us in order to make sure you are receiving the most accurate information regarding programme fees.

Our key international departure ports are:

Europe - London, Paris, Stockholm, Gothenburg, Copenhagen, Oslo and Frankfurt
North America - Vancouver, Toronto, New York, Washington DC, Boston, Chicago, Miami, Dallas, Houston, San Francisco, Seattle, Fort Lauderdale (ex LAX) - domestic one way flight to LAX included.
South America - Sao Paulo
Asia - Bangkok, Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong
Australia - Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane

Booking and Payment

To book your travel package (including flights and insurance) with Au Pair Link please download our travel booking form, complete the required fields and email the form to travel@aupairlink.co.nz

You will then be sent an email from the team at Au Pair Link with a secure link to make payment for your programme fee. The email will also contain a simple one page guide to help you apply for your travel insurance and Working Holiday visa.

Remember, you must apply for your Working Holiday or Student visa by yourself through the New Zealand Department of Immigration website. However, we can assist you through this simple visa application process.

Important: For information on making changes to your flights, please read this FAQ sheet.