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 2023 JET Programme are now closed. Application information can be found on the Embassy of Japan in New Zealand website.
2023 JET Programme Calendar in New Zealand for ALT & CIR
| September 2022 | Applications open |
| 5 December 2022 | Applications close |
| January/February 2023 | Interviews |
| March 2023 | Announcement of short-list status for early arrival Notification of selection/placement for early arrival |
| April 2023 | Announcement of short-list candidates and reserves |
| 9 April 2023 | Arrival in Japan for April arrivals |
| May 2023 | Notification of selection and placement |
| June - December 2023 | Notification of reserves being upgraded to the short-list |
| June/July 2023 | Q&A Desk, Pre-departure orientation, visa application, etc |
| Late July/Early August 2023 | 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
Presentations for the 2023 JET Programme
We held the following presentations in September and October 2022, if you missed them please feel free to call or email with your questions:
Monday 26 September 2022
AUT University - 4pm-5pm, Room WF710 - Cancelled due to public holiday
Wednesday 21 September 2022 (Available online)
University of Waikato - 1pm-2.30pm, Room I.1.05
Tuesday 27 September 2022 (Available online)
University of Auckland - 6pm-7pm, Humanities 206.201
Monday 10 October 2022
AUT University - 4pm-5pm, Room WF710
Monday 10 October 2022
AUT University - 4pm-5pm, Room WF710
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