Help with daily life in the beautiful Waitaki Valley, North Otago, New Zealand

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least 1 month

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Details

  • Description

    Description

    We are Jess (35) and Matt (33), and live rurally in the beautiful Waitaki Valley in North Otago with our beloved Border Terrier Ollie.

    We are lucky to live in a beautiful home with a big garden area, 5 minutes out of our local town Kurow.
    We have a seperate sleep out next to the house, where we can accomodate you and give you a little area of your own.

    Jess runs her own clothing brand and shop in the town and Matt is a helicopter pilot.
    We have also recently taken on the lease of the local cafe from Matts mum, so are after some help around the house while we take on a lot more work hours over the summer period.

    We live very close to the three beautiful lakes, which are amazing to explore over summer. And have many incredible walks and activities close by.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    Animal Care
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
  • Interests

    Interests

    Sustainability
    Pets
    Farming
    Fashion or beauty
    Plant care
    Art & design
    Gardening
    Animals
    Water sports
    Hiking
    Outdoor activities
    Yoga / Wellness
    Nature
    Fitness
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Immerse yourself in a very Kiwi based summer, we love sharing our local area with everyone and creating a friendly and fun environment.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    We would love help with the up keep of the property, gardening, general tidying, in the vegetable garden.
    As well as the occasional dinner to prepare and inside jobs to be done.

    Ollie may need the occasional walk and looking after if we can't take him for the day.

    If interests include fashion and/or cafe/coffee/food we can share time up in the town in the cafe and shop.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    A seperate two story out house, next to the main house (pictured in the photos)
    With its own bathroom and lounge area.
    Very tidy and enough space to make your own while you stay. Its a very cool and unique space, we love it.
    Kitchen is in the main house that we will have fully stoked up and share meals there. As well as basic kitchen necessities stocked in the out house accomodation when you are wanting to do your own thing.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    Jess runs an online clothing brand, so loves to learn from other digital based creators and their talents.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    We live rurally, so have plenty of space to accomodate for anyone living in a camper / motorhome

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

Host ref number: 239841871275

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The image depicts a serene grassy area with a stone wall, trees, and a wooden structure, set against a blue sky with white clouds.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a snow-capped mountain range, a small white building, and a lush green field, set against a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a man and woman standing on a deck, with a mountainous landscape in the background, under a partly cloudy sky.
The image depicts a small dog standing on a red four-wheeler in a grassy field with a body of water and trees in the background.
The image depicts a small, weathered house with a red roof, situated on a concrete slab in a yard, surrounded by trees and a blue sky.
The image depicts a cozy attic room with a wooden ceiling and floor, featuring a couch, rug, and windows, exuding a warm and inviting atmosphere.
The image depicts a cozy room with a wooden bed, a staircase, and a guitar, featuring a blue rug with white patterns on the floor and a wooden ceiling with exposed beams.
A dog on a leash sits on a hill overlooking a valley with a river, mountains, and fields, under a cloudy sky.
The image depicts a cozy living room with a vaulted wood ceiling, featuring a tan couch, coffee table, and two beige sofas, surrounded by windows and natural light.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a gravel path, a dog on a leash, and a wire fence, set against a backdrop of rolling hills and a blue sky with white clouds.
The image depicts a warm and inviting room with a wooden floor, a dining table, and a man standing near a cabinet, surrounded by natural light and a cozy atmosphere.

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