Farm work is the most popular way to complete the 88 days of specified work for a second Working Holiday Visa. Here is everything you need to know.
What counts as farm work
Plant and animal cultivation — fruit picking, vegetable farming, dairy, livestock, pruning, packing and processing of farm produce. This is the broadest and most accessible category.
Where to find jobs
- Hostel noticeboards in farm towns.
- The Harvest Calendar to target regions in season.
- Facebook groups and harvest trail job boards.
What you need before you start
- A TFN (Tax File Number) and an Australian bank account.
- A bank account for wages.
- Work boots, sun protection and a reliable way to store payslips.
Watch out for
- Underpayment below Award rates.
- "Accommodation bundles" that eat your wages.
- Employers who won't issue proper payslips — you need payslips to prove your 88 days.
After you finish
Keep all payslips and contracts. Use the 88 Day Calculator to total your days and prepare your evidence before you apply for the second visa.