JET Programme Information Sessions to be held in September!
2025/8/11
The Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme
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The JET (Japan Exchange and Teaching) Programme offers New Zealand citizens who hold a university degree or teaching qualification opportunities to teach at primary, junior high and senior high schools as an Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) or to work in local government organizations as a Coordinator for International Relations (CIR).
Applications for the 2025 JET Programme are now closed. Application forms and guidelines are available on the Embassy website for reference only.
Information Sessions for the 2026 JET Programme
Information sesssions for 2026 JET programme applications will be held on the following dates:
Wednesday 17 September 2025
University of Waikato - 1pm-2pm, Room I.1.05
Thursday 18 September 2025
University of Auckland - 6pm-7.30pm, 206.201
Tuesday 23 September 2025
AUT University - 1pm-2pm, Room WF711
All welcome, no registration necessary.
Tuesday 23 September 2025
AUT University - 1pm-2pm, Room WF711
All welcome, no registration necessary.
2025 JET Programme Calendar in New Zealand for ALT & CIR
| September 2024 | Applications open |
| 2 December 2024 | Applications close |
| Late January 2025 | Interviews |
| March 2025 | Announcement of short-list status for early arrival Notification of selection/placement for early arrival |
| April 2025 | Announcement of short-list candidates and reserves |
| 6 April 2025 | Arrival in Japan for April arrivals |
| May 2025 | Notification of selection and placement |
| June - December 2025 | Notification of reserves being upgraded to the short-list |
| June/July 2025 | Q&A Desk, Pre-departure orientation, visa application, etc |
| 3 August 2025 | Arrival in Japan and start of contract |
Enquiries about the JET Programme can be made to:
Consulate-General of Japan
Level 15, 41 Shortland Street
P.O.Box 3959, AUCKLAND 1140
Email: info-cul@ac.mofa.go.jp
Tel: 09-303-4106
Hours: 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday
Australian and New Zealand JET Programme Alumni Testimonials
Since its inception in 1987, the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme has produced thousands of alumni that can be found working across different sectors and industries globally, harnessing the personal and professional skills and knowledge they developed whilst they were on the Programme. These testimonials contain information on the Programme and spotlights on the JET experiences and post-JET achievements of eight former JET Programme participants in Australia and New Zealand.
Australian and New Zealand JET Programme Alumni Testimonials
Australian and New Zealand JET Programme Alumni Testimonials