New Zealand, NZAPS-O
Area possibilities
International Borders to New Zealand/Aotearoa have finally opened!
If you wish to visit NZ for Summer SEP 2023/24, you must hold a passport from the following countries. These countries can be found https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/tools-and-information/general-information/visa-waiver-countries.
Updated on 29/12/23
Length of training periods
Dunedin, South Island You can stay for 2-6 weeks. Months are usually anytime between June-September as this is when our students are still in town. There is not much point coming in December-February as it is our summer holiday period and everyone has gone home. Dunedin is very much a student city.
Available months and cities
Placements will take place in Dunedin, with potential for one week completed in Queenstown or Christchurch.
Type accommodation
Accommodation will be in a flat most likely with other students or in a backpackers, air bnb or a hotel if the student prefers. Alternatively we can try to arrange a studio room for you or something similar but this is generally more expensive. The student will have to pay for accommodation on their own. Work in the community pharmacies will not be paid work.
Board, pocket money or other financial benefits/remuneration
There will be no remuneration paid by the pharmacy and no other financial support can be provided.
Language requirements
English
Other requirements
All interested students are welcome. Students who have completed at least one or more years at their home association's pharmacy school will take priority.
Information on Work Permits and Visa
Visa’s are on a student by student basis depending on their home nationality.
Selection Procedures
No strict deadline however selection usually occurs before 30th of April each SEP year for the summer SEP programme.