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Description
Hi travellers.
We are looking for someone to come and live on the farm and help out around the house in exchange for board.
Minimum stay would be three weeks.
Duties would include cleaning the house, vacuuming, bathrooms, windows, and some gardening. A little bit of childcare may all so be involved.
In exchange in your free time you are welcome to join us on the farm, experience calves being born, and explore the far north.
We ask for 4 hours of work per day for five days per week in exchange for a stay near beaches beaches beaches, with views of Doubtless Bay and Rangiputa Harbour.
This is not a paid position. It is an opportunity for you to come and join our family during a busy time of the farming year when calves are being born. There will be plenty of opportunities for you to get involved in farm activities if you are interested - we can take you alongside us as we get on with our daily work.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You get to live and work in the beautiful Far North of New Zealand surrounded by beaches. Get to learn about New Zealand's biggest industry. Plenty of opportunities to come on farm and meet the new calves that have started arriving.
Projects involving children
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Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
This host offers accommodation and payment.
Host has indicated that they will pay at least the minimum hourly wage of their country for each hour worked and that accommodation will also be provided. They are asking for help with a business or business activity. Contact the host directly via the site messenger for more information and details about the wage provided. Any arrangements should be agreed in advance with your host.
Help
Housework and some gardening and childcare.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
High quality chattels, large bedroom with queen sized bed. Attached bathroom. Stunning views, and good food.
What else ...
Visit the stunning Bay of Islands only an hours drive.
Go to Cape Reinga.
Visit beaches on the beautiful Karikari penisula.
Go fishing.
Surfing beaches nearby.
Markets.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have good internet connection that is uncapped.
Space for parking camper vans
We have a nice flat spot to park. We do not have special power outlets. But we do have an open window that you can put an extension cord through.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
20 hours
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We also had the chance to learn new things, like raising calves, thanks to their patient guidance.… read more
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We also had the chance to learn new things, like raising calves, thanks to their patient guidance.… read more
And for the rest, they are just super nice and interesting people. I was very lucky to share moments with the family:… read more
