Share cultures with our international family in Havelock North, New Zealand

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  Description

  Currently looking for someone to come and stay
  
  Kia ora,
  We’re Ana and Oli, living on a semi-rural property in New Zealand with our two children, Barra (2 years old) and Fia (7 months), and our little dog Bruiser. Our home used to be an orchard, but now it’s a lively place with our family, a separate house where Oli’s parents live, guesthouses, and a yoga studio.
  This summer, we’re specifically looking for someone to join us in family life, mainly helping with our children. Whether it's taking them on outings or entertaining them, this would give me the time to focus on other tasks. Ideally, you’d have experience in childcare, be easygoing, and enjoy the fun chaos that comes with life with two kids under two.
  
  We’d love for you to be part of the everyday life—helping around the house and caring for the children—but also joining us for social activities like trips to the beach, barbecues, or even camping adventures. For the right person, there’s potential for some paid work or babysitting for neighbors with a child close to Barra’s age.
  
  This setup is really about finding the right fit—for you and for us. Ideally, you’d be independent, with your own car or the ability to drive, as our family vehicle doesn’t always fit everyone. If you’re someone who’s happy to be involved in the daily rhythm of a Kiwi family, but also enjoy your own explorations on weekends, we’d love to hear from you.
  
  Come stay for a week or two, and we can see if this arrangement works for everyone. If this sounds like you, please get in touch
  
  We love welcoming people into our home who share our love for travel and enjoy the exchange of cultures. Our dream is to grow more of our own food, and we always have exciting projects in the works. We’re open to people bringing their own skills and passions to contribute in ways that suit everyone.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Babysitting and creative play

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  - Learn from both Irish and NZ culture while your here
  - Attend yoga classes once our studio is in operation
  - enjoy a large and bountiful property and serene environment

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  Help

  - Gardening
  - Painting
  - odd jobs
  - Child care
  - Everything in between

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent

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  Accommodation

  Spare room in our main house at the moment. At some times of the year we could even host you in our glamping site or rental room. This depends on the time of year and our guest schedule though
  
  We are working to add a self contained option for work awayers

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  What else ...

  In working distance to Havelock north and public transport
  Easy access to all the sights
  Option to use our pool & hot tub
  Borrow electric bike so you can explore the local area

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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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  Can host digital nomads

  I work from home mostly myself but we can certainly support this. Most likely suits someone who works part time as I work full time in the office but if they don not require a private office space then they are certainly able to work in our lounge/kitchen easily

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  Space for parking camper vans

  Lots of space for you to park up and access to bathrooms and showers in side our house or also have sites in other parts of the property you could use

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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