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We are a vegan family of 3.
We live in Dunedin in the South Island of New Zealand in a house overlooking the water, only 10min to the city center.
We enjoy the beaches, hikes, biking, gardening and nature.
We have experience with camper van conversion and are building a tiny house, - the perfect start for a first arrivals in New Zealand who wish to travel the country and want to gain knowledge about travel & work here.
We will support you to have the perfect start in New Zealand in exchange for help with the household and learning about your culture.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are a German Kiwi family
We are vegan and provide vegan meals, also running a vegan food business
•We can share culinary skills
•We can help finding employment in Dunedin (full time, part time)
•We can provide tools and knowledge for camper van conversion (you have to do the work yourself)
•We can give introduction into kiwi culture and support in opening bank account, get IRD number if needed
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
•Mainly flexible hours
•Can send you the schedule prior arrival
•Please indicate in your message if you have skills or experience:
dishes, cleaning, tidying, laundry, cooking, taking care of our pet ducks, pick up / drop off, sewing, childcare
•Vegan traveller's preferred
•Driving skills in New Zealand peferred
• 2 traveller's coming at the same time: one person will help with the tiny house project or childcare and work in the household as well (separate bedroom available if needed)
Please indicate any building skill/experience
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Accommodation
•Private room with king single bed, overlooking the water
•Rent & Food will be exchanged for work
•Due to running a vegan food business on site, no animal products can be stored/consumed in the house
What else ...
•Bus stop on the bottom of the hill
•We can provide a bike, there is a bike track on the bottom of the hill
•Quiet neigbourhood with beautiful wildlife around
•Signal Hill Reserve with BMX / bike tracks 5min
•Lots of fun activities in Dunedin: downhill biking, water sports, surfing, hiking, walks, beautiful wildlife, museums, art gallery, library...
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Fast speed wifi, we have a nice quiet outdoor area
Space for parking camper vans
Any size van can be parked in our driveway
Can possibly accept pets
Your pets need to get along with our duck
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
25 hours/week- all food/ingredients , mainly Saturday morning
Feedback (1)
She was my first contact in NZ and made me directly feel like home. We had a really good connection what made my first steps in NZ easier. She helped me to find a lovely car for my trip threw the South Island. I had a great time at Henriette‘s house and learned more… read more
She is very thorough and works independently. She is respectful and gets the job done perfectly.
She is also very friendly, humble and approachable.
She is a good driver in NZ.
We feel very lucky to have had her staying with us.
Feedback
She was my first contact in NZ and made me directly feel like home. We had a really good connection what made my first steps in NZ easier. She helped me to find a lovely car for my trip threw the South Island. I had a great time at Henriette‘s house and learned more… read more
She is very thorough and works independently. She is respectful and gets the job done perfectly.
She is also very friendly, humble and approachable.
She is a good driver in NZ.
We feel very lucky to have had her staying with us.
