Housekeeping in family house

New Zealand

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28/11/2019
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We are an English / Kiwi family of five: my husband and I and our 3 children 10, 8 and 4 and live in a large family house in a new development in Karaka, South Auckland. The older children are at the local school and youngest attends the local preschool. My husband works in Auckland city and I work in a local hospital. Our children are keen on various sporting activities: table tennis, rugby, cycling etc. They enjoy visiting our family farm (5 minutes away). The area we live in has lots of paths (cycling and walking) and is close to town and countryside. We enjoy meeting people from overseas and have lived in Spain in the past.
Type of help
Gardening
Babysitting / child care
General Maintenance
Help in the house
Help
Housekeeping is the main part of the work with some babysitting and gardening too. Experience with children definitely prefered.

We think this position would suit a single female person. We would like to consider that we can offer a warm welcome and enjoyable stay; a combination of helping us and a good oppurtunities to see New Zealand. We live in a convenient location for picking up the intercity bus and joining bus tours to see different areas of the North Island, plus local transport to Auckland city.
Languages spoken
English
Accommodation
Own room on the ground floor.
What else ...
We have wifi access, bikes and a table tennis table. Days working can be swapped with days off to give workawayer time to do trips etc.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
5 hours per day for 5 days a week (can include weekend) plus occasional evening babysitting

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Feedback left by and about host (10)

11/03/2018

Left by Workawayer (Nate) for host

I stayed a month with this great family. The work was different every day, I enjoyed spending time with all three children, and the family was accommodating with helping me travel to places nearby like Hobbiton.

(Excellent )

05/12/2015

Left by Workawayer (Corinna) for host

I stayed with this family for 2 weeks and had a great time. All members of the family were friendly, caring and polite. They made me feel like part of their family (even within the two weeks).
I enjoyed the shared dinner we had every evening (healthy and delicious) and spending time with the kids. They were very patient when I had difficulties… read more

(Excellent )

08/03/2014

Left by Workawayer (michela) for host

The Peart's is a nice young busy kiwi family. They has been my first host in NZ. Penny and Mat are so nice and gentle: they gave to me complete trust for the house and for the children. They appreciate all the dishes I prepared for them. I raccomand this family very much!

(Excellent )

07/03/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (michela)

Michela stayed with us for nearly two weeks. We can highly recommend Michela; she is very willing, capable (Italian cooking :-) and housekeeping) and is very easy to get along with. Michela is highly motivated and seems very keen to make the most of every day either working or doing trips to see NZ. I'm absolutely sure she would make a very… read more

(Excellent )

29/09/2013

Left by Workawayer (Lisa) for host

I stayed 2 months with this gorgeous family and it was one of the best times I ever had! Every single family member is unbelievably affectionate, it was a great pleasure to be part of their family. I had a great time and gained lots of valuable experiences. I will especially miss the children, we always had so much fun together. It will never be… read more

(Excellent )

16/07/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Hâf)

It was a pleasure to have Haf stay with us. She has an unflappable nature and an exceptional ability to relate to children and those around her. We enjoyed her humour and helpful, patient and easy going manner; the children played many card games and learnt a Welsh song among other activities with Haf. We can highly recommend Haf as a… read more

(Excellent )

15/07/2013

Left by Workawayer (Hâf) for host

The 6 weeks i spent with the family was great. All 5 of them and their extended family are a lovely welcoming and friendly bunch. The children will keep you entertained and laughing and are a pleasure to be around. A great family that i would highly recommend as a workaway experience.

(Excellent )

20/12/2012

Left by host for Workawayer (Meike)

Meike stayed with us for 3 months. She is reliable, calm, independent, happy and a genuinely easy-going person. She was kind towards our children, played games and activities with them, and coped well under pressure while babysitting. Meike helped with housework as needed. Her English language skills are excellent/outstanding! We are looking… read more

(Excellent )

27/01/2012

Left by host for Workawayer (Garazi)

It was a total pleasure to have Garazi to stay with us. She has a brilliant attitude, is hard working and was wonderful company. Our children often talk about the fun times we had. In my opinion she would be an asset to any family / work situation.

(Excellent )

26/12/2011

Left by Workawayer (Garazi) for host

The best family in New Zealand! A lot of fun, some jobs to do, free time for travelling, big family to enjoy with them...

The best winter I could have!!!

(Excellent )

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