Australia & New Zealand Cultural Exchange Program - Fall 2025

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Job Description

The Disney J1 Australia and New Zealand Cultural Exchange Program offers a 5-12 month experience at Walt Disney World® Resort in Orlando, Florida. Participants gain real-world experience, learn from Disney leaders, meet people from diverse backgrounds, and participate in a transformative experience. Participants work in front-line, guest-facing roles across Parks & Resorts. The program requires attendance at an in-person interview in Australia or New Zealand (April/May 2025). The program is open to Australian and New Zealand citizens enrolled full-time in a post-secondary institution and having completed at least one year of study. Recent graduates within the last 12 months are also eligible. The program involves working various shifts, including weekends, holidays, and overtime.
Must have:
  • Attend in-person interview in Australia or New Zealand
  • Fluent English speaker
  • At least 18 years old
  • Full availability (Sunday-Saturday)
  • Australian or New Zealand citizen
  • Full-time enrollment in post-secondary institution (at least one year completed)

Job Summary:

The Disney J1 Australia and New Zealand Cultural Exchange Program is a five to twelve-month experience located at Walt Disney World® Resort, near Orlando, Florida. Participants of this program have the opportunity to gain real world work experience with a world renowned entertainment company, learn skills from Disney leaders, meet people from around the world and take part in a life-changing experience. Participants work in front line, guest-facing roles throughout our Parks & Resorts.

Apply here for 2025 Fall arrival.

Mandatory in-country interviews will be held in April and May 2025 in both Australia and New Zealand. Invitations to schedule interviews will start to go out in Feb 2025.




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Basic Qualifications:

To be eligible to apply for the Australia and New Zealand Cultural Exchange Program, you MUST
  • Attend a live presentation and interview in Australia or New Zealand - details will be shared at a later date.
    • Likely interview cities for Australia are: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth. For New Zealand: Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, Christchurch. Please note that these are subject to change though and if you are selected to interview you will schedule your specific interview at a later date.
  • Speak English fluently.
  • Be at least 18 years of age to apply.
  • Be receptive to guidelines.
  • Be fully available to work Sunday through Saturday, including days and nights, holidays and overtime.
  • Applicants must be a citizen of Australia or New Zealand currently enrolled full time at an accredited post-secondary, classroom based academic or vocational institution physically located in Australia or New Zealand and have successfully completed at least one year, or equivalent, of post-secondary academic study. Recent graduates of a degree program from a post-secondary college/university within the last 12 months are also eligible for participation.
Candidates are required to attend a presentation and in-person interview in Australia or New Zealand.

You are required to upload your Resume/CV and Cover Letter for this job application.

Additional Information:

Pay rate: Cast Members will earn an hourly rate of pay starting at $17 USD per hour depending on the role they are selected to perform.

We strongly encourage candidates to explore prior to submitting an application.

Only accepting applications for Jan 2025 Fall arrival

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