Culture & Education
2022/4/29
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 2024 JET Programme are now open! Please see the Embassy of Japan in New Zealand website for application forms and information.
Information Sessions for the 2025 JET Programme
In preparation for the 2025 JET programme applications opening in October, we will be holding information sessions on the following dates:
Wednesday 18 September 2024
University of Waikato - 1pm-2.30pm, Room I.1.05
Monday 23 September 2024
University of Auckland - 6pm-7.30pm, 206.315
Wednesday 25 September 2024
AUT University - 12pm-1.30pm, Room WF711
Come along to find out more about the JET Programme and ask any questions you may have. All welcome, no registration necessary.
Wednesday 25 September 2024
AUT University - 12pm-1.30pm, Room WF711
Come along to find out more about the JET Programme and ask any questions you may have. All welcome, no registration necessary.
2024 JET Programme Calendar in New Zealand for ALT & CIR
| September 2023 | Applications open |
| 5 December 2023 | Applications close |
| Late January 2024 | Interviews |
| March 2024 | Announcement of short-list status for early arrival Notification of selection/placement for early arrival |
| April 2024 | Announcement of short-list candidates and reserves |
| 7 April 2024 | Arrival in Japan for April arrivals |
| May 2024 | Notification of selection and placement |
| June - December 2024 | Notification of reserves being upgraded to the short-list |
| June/July 2024 | Q&A Desk, Pre-departure orientation, visa application, etc |
| Late July/Early August 2024 | 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