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Join our outdoor family with 3 boys in Papamoa, New Zealand

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    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

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Babysitting and creative play
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
  • Interests

    Interests

    Team sports
    Nature
    Adventure sports
    Cycling
    Water sports
    Sailing / Boating
    Camping
    Beach
    Outdoor activities
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    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

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    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

    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 ...

    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:

  • 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

    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

    Space for parking camper vans

    You may park a campervan in the driveway

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

Host ref number: 581392493337

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The image depicts two young children sitting on the floor in front of a decorated Christmas tree, surrounded by presents and a cozy living room atmosphere.
The image shows two young children on a boat in the water, wearing life jackets, with a table holding fish and fishing gear in the background.
The image depicts a serene scene of a man and a young boy fishing on a boat in a tranquil lake, surrounded by lush green hills under a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a family of four posing for a selfie on a beach, with a serene body of water and a lush forested hillside in the background.
The image depicts a family of four posing for a selfie, surrounded by palm trees, with two young children in the foreground and a man and woman behind them.

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