RENZ works with partner organisations around the world to provide work experience for young New Zealanders in agriculture, horticulture, winery and equine fields. Applicants should meet the following requirements:   Be single and between the ages  of 18-30 (up to 35 for winery).   Speak fair to good English.   Have at least one year's practical experience within the industry they wish to be      placed.   Have a valid international driver's licence.   Be free of any criminal record.   Be covered by medical insurance, either from the home country partner or with      RENZ inbound insurance.   Be in good health and not in posession of or using any drugs other than those      recommended by a doctor.   Have a return air ticket

RENZ can provide outbound agriculture and horticulture placements in the following countries: United States Canada The Netherlands Germany United Kingdom Austria Finland Norway Ireland France Denmark Sweden There are some special requirements for certain countries. However generally the requirement is for applicants to be single, between 18 and 28 years old, and have at least one year's practical experience in the field of the placement. If you would like to receive an application form for an agriculture exchange in any of the above countries, please send an email to vicky@ruralexchange.co.nz , the RENZ Outbound Co-ordinator. We have partners in the USA now requiring Kiwis for crop harvesting placements for this coming April-May through to about November.  If you are interested please contact Vicky at Rural Exchange.

RENZ can provide an "experience of a lifetime" for young people working with horses. The three main destinations are the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia. United States Trainees must be aged between 19 and 34 years, and have worked with horses for at least two years. The different types of placement available are: - English - Hunter/Jumper, Dressage, Eventing, Riding School. - Western - Reining, Pleasure/Halter, Cutting. - Breeding - Mares/foals, Stallion, Yearling Preparation. - Racing - Track Rider, Jockey, Stable Hand - Trotting Horses. Placements vary betwen three months and one year. Hosts are required to provide a good learning opportunity for the trainee, and to pay fair compensation for the hours worked. They must pay a minimum of $US600 per month plus room and board. United Kingdom The English riding disciplines feature in placements available in the U.K. We work in conjunction with International Exchange Program, a company with a good reputation for providing an enjoyable exchange experience for trainees. Australia As there is no visa requirement for New Zealanders travelling to Australia, we work with Stablemate Australia on more of a staff agency basis than an exchange programme. Job lists are available on a monthly basis. If you would like to apply for an equine exchange, please send an email to vicky@ruralexchange.co.nz

PO Box 182, Kaiapoi, New Zealand
vicky@ruralexchange.co.nz