Citizens of the U.K. are eligible to stay in New Zealand for up to 6 months without a visa (providing you do not have any criminal convictions). It is illegal to work unless you have applied for a work visa. For more information on New Zealand visas please click here.
The New Zealand Working Holiday Visa provides young adults (aged between 18 and 30) the opportunity to find casual to supplement yourself whilst travelling around New Zealand. This visa will allow you a stay of 2 years where you can work for 1 employer for no longer than 6 months.