The Japan Exchange & Teaching (JET) Programme
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About The JET Programme
Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme, or JET Programme, seeks to enhance internationalisation in Japan by promoting mutual understanding between the people of Japan and those of other nations. The Programme aims to enhance foreign language education and promote international exchange at the local level through the fostering of ties between Japanese youth and foreign youth alike.
The objectives of the Programme are being achieved by offering JET Programme participants the opportunity to serve in local authorities as well as public and private elementary, junior high and senior high schools in Japan. The Programme is implemented by local authorities and other organisations (or Contracting Organisations) who appoint Participants in cooperation with the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), and the Council of Local Authorities for International Relations (CLAIR).
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General Enquiries
Questions relating to the JET Programme in New Zealand are welcome at any of the below Consular and Embassy offices, but all applications must be submitted to the Japan Information & Cultural Centre, Embassy of Japan in Wellington. Please feel free to contact the below offices with any JET Programme queries whatsoever.
AUCKLAND Tel: (09) 303-4106 Email: info-cul@ac.mofa.go.jp |
WELLINGTON |
CHRISTCHURCH Tel: (03) 366-5680 Email: cultural.chc@wl.mofa.go.jp |
2023 NZ JET Programme Guidelines &
Application
Form
(For New Zealand Naturalised Citizens Only)
Applications for the 2023 JET Programme are now CLOSED. The information below is for reference only.
WARNING: Applications that do not adhere to the below instructions and guidelines may be disregarded.
- Download the "2023 JET Programme Application
Guidelines
". READ THEM THROUGH COMPLETELY.
- Download and complete the "2023 JET
Programme Application Form
" in the free Adobe Reader according to the " Instructions for Filling out the Application Form
".
- Do NOT use any PDF viewers or editors other than Adobe Reader
- Most questions on the Application Form are compulsory. If the required form highlight mode is not already visible, from the EDIT bar, choose PREFERENCES, then FORMS, then check "SHOW BORDER HOVER COLOR FOR FIELDS".
- Please ensure you use Adobe Reader version 10 or above to complete this form. Do NOT use 'Preview Mode' in an internet browser to complete the form. You will be unable to save your progress.
- Save the PDF Application Form on to your computer, and send it as an e-mail attachment to "
jet@wl.mofa.go.jp
" with "2023 JET Programme Application" as the subject. Do not use the
"submit" function on the adobe form.
Please note that this digital Application Form does not require a signature at this stage.
- Confirm that you receive an automated out-of-office response email. If you do not receive this email,
please call (04) 495-8333.
Please note that submitting your PDF Application Form via email is only the first step of the application process, and all below steps must be completed in order to be considered as a finished application for the 2023 JET Programme!
- Print out your completed Application Form PDF (single-sided), hand-sign it in pen, and follow
further
instructions as stated in the "2023 JET Programme Application Guidelines", pages 4, 10
&
11.
You will need to assemble your COMPLETE physical Application Pack in compliance with the Guidelines.
- Make sure that you read CAREFULLY over "Application Procedures" (page 4 of the
Guidelines)
and
"Applicants' Checklist" (pages 10 & 11 of the Guidelines) before you submit your
Application Pack.
- Please ensure all answers are clearly legible when printed out (i.e. that all text is contained
within the borders
of the answer boxes, and the font size is not too small).
- All completed Application Packs MUST ARRIVE PHYSICALLY at the Japan Information and Cultural Centre,
Embassy
of Japan
in Wellington, New Zealand by 5:00pm NZST, Monday 5 December 2022, either
by
post, courier, or hand-delivery.
This deadline will be STRICTLY OBSERVED, and late applications will NOT be accepted. Early applications are appreciated.
OTHER APPLICATION DOCUMENTS:
- Statement of Physician
- ONLY IF you currently have, or have ever had any physical or mental condition or illness.
2023 JET Programme New Zealand Calendar
Calendar Date | ALT/CIR Early Arrivals |
ALT/CIR July/August ("Summer") Arrivals |
SEA (TBC Pending 2023 Requests) |
September 2022 | Applications OPEN | Applications OPEN | |
5pm Monday 5th December 2022 | APPLICATIONS CLOSE | APPLICATIONS CLOSE | |
December 2022-January 2023 | First stage of screening process (written applications) | First stage of screening process (written applications) | |
January 2023 | Notification of interview | Notification of interview | Applications open |
January-Early February 2023 | Second stage of screening process (interviews) | Second stage of screening process (interviews) | |
March 2023 | Announcement of status, Notification of successful selection and placement | Announcement of status (short-list, reserve or unsuccessful) | Applications close, First stage of screening process |
April 2023 | Arrival in Japan for April arrivals | ||
April 2023 onwards | Arrival in Japan for Early arrivals | Second stage of screening process (interviews) | |
May 2023 | Notification of successful placement/assignment | ||
June-July 2023 | Pre-departure orientation (COMPULSORY), Submission of passport for visa application | Notification of status, selection, and placement | |
Late July - Early August 2023 | Travel from New Zealand to Japan | Travel from New Zealand to Japan | |
Early August 2023 | Start of contract and Tokyo Orientation | Start of contract and Tokyo Orientation |
NOTE: Reserves (Alternates) for the JET Programme can receive notice of being upgraded to shortlist status at any time between May 2023 until early December 2023.
2023 JET Programme New Zealand Presentations
Information sessions for the 2023 cycle are now finished.
Upper North Island Information Sessions |
|
University of Waikato | Wednesday 21st September 2022 |
Auckland University of Technology CANCELLED | Monday 26th September 2022 |
University of Auckland (In-person and ONLINE) | Tuesday 27th September 2022 |
Lower North Island Information Sessions |
|
Victoria Univeristy of Wellington | Wednesday 21st September 2022 |
Massey University (Manawatu) | Friday 30th September 2022 |
IPU New Zealand Tertiary Institute | Friday 30th September 2022 |
Embassy of Japan, Wellington (In-person and ONLINE) | Wednesday 5th October 2022 |
South Island Information Sessions |
|
University of Otago | Wednesday 14th September 2022 |
University of Canterbury | Wednesday 28th September 2022 |
Embassy of Japan Information Session (In-Person and Online) For security reasons, registrations are required for both the in-person and online event. Register here
Date & Time | Location for In-person attendance |
Wednesday 5th October 5.30-6.30pm |
Japan Information and Cultural Centre Level 18, Majestic Centre 100 Willis Street, Wellington |
For queries regarding Upper North Island Information Sessions please contact info-cul@ac.mofa.go.jp
For queries regarding Lower North Island and Dunedin Information Sessions please contact jicc@wl.mofa.go.jp
For queries regarding Christchurch Information Sessions please contact cultural.chc@wl.mofa.go.jp
Individual inquiries are welcome.
For any JET related queries please do not hesitate to contact the JET Officer at jicc@wl.mofa.go.jp or (04) 495-8333.
2023 JET Programme Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
You will:
- Have little or NO handover from your predecessor!
- Have no control over your placement, and any specific requests for such will not be considered.
- Have to complete and submit your certificate of health at application stage.
- Arrive in Japan before most JET Participants.
- Miss out on Q&A sessions, Pre-Departure Orientation, Language Workshops, and more, as well as the chance to meet other New Zealand JET Programme Participants.
- Have less than one month to prepare for departure (tricky for getting out of your job or flat!)
- Be going into a potentially tense situation, depending on the circumstances under which your predecessor left.
- Not be considered for arrival in July/August if you are selected and decline a placement.
For more information about the JET programme
For worldwide general information, please read the FAQ on the Official JET Homepage.
For New Zealand-specific information, please read the 2022
JET Programme NZ Guidelines.
Jet Alumni Associations (Former JET participants can contact):
JETAA NZ |
Kendra Sim
(Country Representative) |
Auckland |
Horace Yeung (President) |
Wellington |
Andreas Birzer (President) |
South Island |
Nick Ward (President) |