Would like an extra set of hands at Taranaki, New Zealand

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  Description

  Come join our family - for upto 3 -6 months
  
  Hi there we are a fun loving family that love sports and the outdoors we require someone to help out on our farm we have 5 children Emma 18- Kate 17 Libby 15 Blake 13 and Ryan 9 The older 3 girls are at boarding school in New Plymouth (an hour away) mon-Friday. We have had Au Pairs and woofers for the past 10 years from Switzerland and Germany and have recently had a Spanish couple stay for a month, we have a wonderful relationship with them all, and you would be welcome to make contact.
  We milk 200 cows
  a dog black labrador
  2 kittens
  Chickens
  
  So there is always have something to do milkings landscaping daily household chores, gardening, and farm stuff.
  
  We are living near a small town called Hawera which is about 8km away, there are beaches and the mountain is about 20 mins away. Where you can enjoy and relax in your free time.
  The closest city is New Plymouth which is stunning with it beaches and coastal walkway, a popular destination for surfing, and a night out.
  
  
  Here You would have your own self contained small house with a kitchen shower/toilet, and the beautiful Mt Taranaki as you view to wake upto each morning. And great surfing beaches close by.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Teaching

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  Babysitting and creative play

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Sea, mountain and a gorgeous landscape.
  
  We are a fun living and happy family who enjoys meeting people of all ages and need a extra set of hands

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  Child care and helping in the farm generally a extra set of hands. Someone who loves kids and the farming life is a must .

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  Languages spoken

  German: Fluent
  English: Fluent

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  Accommodation

  You would have your own self contained house with a kitchen shower/toilet.
  Double bed self contained warm sleep out. Also has bunks and is very tidy and warm
  
  Some meals will be provided -but you have your own kitchen so you can also cook your own meals if you wish - hope this sounds good to you and we look forward to chatting with you soon.

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  What else ...

  5 mins from Hawera Taranaki, 45 mins to New Plymouth. 20 mins to sea and beach. Access to a car for travel in Taranaki petrol is at your expense. The job would vary every day - getting the children up and ready for school, helping in the house also on the farm

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  One

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week