Rural Exchange New Zealand - Travel like a Kiwi
RENZ has been operating since 1995, and has been the means by which hundreds of young people from many different countries have been able to enjoy a rural working adventure across the world.
We bring young overseas workers in to New Zealand, send young Kiwis workers abroad, and work with partners and hosts to ensure safety and comfort.
RENZ works with a large network of co-operating partners in many countries, all engaged in a similar activity - that of making it possible for young people to broaden their horizons through overseas experiences.
We bring young overseas workers in to New Zealand, send young Kiwis workers abroad, and work with partners and hosts to ensure safety and comfort.
RENZ works with a large network of co-operating partners in many countries, all engaged in a similar activity - that of making it possible for young people to broaden their horizons through overseas experiences.
We work closely with our partners to:
- Screen suitable trainees and hosts
- Find and organise work placements
- Provide access to the Government-approved work permits
- Assist with documentation for issue of visas
- Ensure Government-required medical insurance regulations are complied with
- Co-ordinate airport arrival pickups, initial accommodation if necessary, and internal transport to host farms
- Liaise with hosts and trainees during placements
- Provide counselling and back-up in case of problems
- Organise social opportunities for trainees to socialise, and encourage inter-action and relationship building between trainees in order to foster international friendships and co-operation
The RENZ Team
Rural Exchange New Zealand Ltd (RENZ) is owned and operated by Vicky and David Lucas from their base at Clarkville, near Christchurch, in the South Island of New Zealand.
Vicky Lucas - Director
Vicky Lucas is the director of the company. She has a long history of working in agricultural tourism and exchange, and is very experienced in dealing with trainees and host employers. Vicky is a Licensed Immigration Adviser, which enables her to assist with applications for other categories of visa as well as the special work exchange visa associated with the RENZ programme.
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Shirlene Cochrane - Operations Manager
Shirlene is a share-milker in Geraldine and has been a farmer host for RENZ for 15 years. She and husband David both enjoy hosting trainees and appreciate the contribution they make to their farming team. Shirlene also teaches Effective Leadership and Staff Management for a number of different companies, as well as Train the Trainer. She is passionate about supporting teams working together in the agricultural sector and is very happy to be part of the RENZ operations management team.
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