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Kia ora! We’re a fun-loving family of five with three energetic boys, all aged six and under.
We’ve recently settled into beautiful Papamoa after a few years living off the grid on a small island and a couple of winters escaping to Bali. Our home is just a 2-minute drive (or a 10-minute walk) from the beach, and we spend as much time as we can surfing, fishing, boating, and getting out on family adventures. The boys spend their summers in the pool, down at the beach, or cruising around on their bikes/skateboards! They're also into playing card / boardgames and lego.
On weekends, when the weather plays ball, we are generally up for boat or beach missions. Plus if you’re into surfing—Jess is always keen for a surf buddy before work!
What We’re Looking For:
We’re after someone who genuinely loves being around kids and is happy to blend into family life—more like a big sister/Aunt vibes than just a helper. The role involves a mix of:
• Hanging out with the kids and helping with their routines / tidying
• General household tasks (cooking, cleaning, tidying, gardening, etc.)
We appreciate someone who can take initiative, go with the flow, and doesn’t need a checklist to feel at home. If you’re relaxed, outdoorsy, and keen to join a laid-back, adventurous Kiwi family, we’d love to have you!
We travel a bit, so often last-minute Workaways suit us best—generally stays of 1–3 weeks work well.
If this sounds like your kind of place, get in touch—we’d love to hear from you!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Interests
Team sports
Nature
Adventure sports
Cycling
Water sports
Sailing / Boating
Camping
Beach
Outdoor activities
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
It’s a fun and mellow way of life here in Papamoa. Beach is close by and nature walks a short drive away. We are a pretty slow paced family and enjoy a laidback lifestyle.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Taking the boys out to the beach, bike riding, skate park or watching them in our pool, playing games at home etc. Making simple morning tea/lunch for them. General help around the house with family life, tidying up / cleaning and help with dinners.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
We live in a 4 bedroom home one of which will be yours with a queen bed, wardrobe and dresser. The bathroom will be shared. We have a pool and spa and are 2mins drive from the beach. We will have dinners mostly together which sometimes you may help out with.
What else ...
We live in an awesome spot close to the beach: surfing, biking and skating are very popular here. Busses are close by and where we can we can help with transport:
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We do have an available desk to be used but it is not behind a closed door so can be noisy - nothing some good headphone won’t fix :) fibre unlimited internet
Space for parking camper vans
You may park a campervan in the driveway
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Feedback (2)
Sophie was everything you could want in a workaway - onto it, always willing to help, lovely to be around, hard worker, my kids adored her - it was such a pleasure to have Sophie stay, we just wish it was longer! She definitely comes with our highest recommendation :) Thanks… read more
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Sophie was everything you could want in a workaway - onto it, always willing to help, lovely to be around, hard worker, my kids adored her - it was such a pleasure to have Sophie stay, we just wish it was longer! She definitely comes with our highest recommendation :) Thanks… read more
Jess and Michael were incredibly warm and hospitable, making sure I had everything I needed during my stay. They always ensured that I was comfortable and taken care of.
The… read more
The work was very managable and I spent most of the time hanging out with the kids, and occasionally cooking or doing some dishes. The kids were really fun to play with,… read more
