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A great attitude is the most important job requirement. Being helpful, responsible, clean and organized are also desired. If you can't do the little things, like make your bed for example, how can you expect to do the big things?
We mainly need a helping hand with yard maintenance and housework. No skills required. Pretty simple right? No stress, no worries, just fun days helping each other and keeping on top of things.
We have a lovely old home in Hawera that we need help with. The workload is generally about 4+ hours per day.
I'm an American and my wife is English. We look forward to exchanging our cultural differences. We love our 4 small dogs and 3 pet sheep; we hope you will too!
We encourage a positive, cheerful attitude and not starting till 10am usually helps that :). We invite you to relax and enjoy your moments with us and make it your home, hopefully enjoying the outdoor shower, spa, and sunroom as much as we do. Clothing is always an option in the garden, spa, sunroom, and beyond!
Mt Taranaki is a stunning region and will truly be one of the highlights of your journey throughout N.Z. The coastal walks are spectacular and the various mountain treks are amazing! The center of Hawera is about a 20-minute walk from our home, offering a few delightful local attractions. A bicycle is available if you're keen to explore further.Types of help and learning opportunities
Elderly CompanionshipGardeningDIY and building projectsAnimal CareHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceCultural exchange and learning opportunities
I am an American. My wife is from the U.K. We've lived in N.Z. for decades and feel it's our home on most days. We look forward to exchanging stories, ideas, recipes and future travel plans as we've been pretty much 'everywhere' in N.Z. at least once.
Help
To lend a helping hand in a bit of everything would be greatly appreciated, i.e. lawns, weeding, painting, holding the other end of something heavy haha. Inside would be cleaning and helping in the kitchen and cleaning up after meals:)
We seem to be very allergic or maybe contagious to children :) so you won't have to be concerned with catching anything. We value our adult household.Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
A comfortable bedroom with private access with it's own toilet and kitchenette. We share the main house kitchen for meals. Outdoor shower (hot/cold) next to spa for use.
What else ...
South Taranaki is home to some great places. Spectacular coastlines and numerous hikes around Mt Taranaki We look forward to your arrival so we can help you with your adventure. Safe travels and enjoy! :)
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Unlimited internet service
Space for parking camper vans
Ample parking and power hook up available.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 4.5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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The work is easy and you get enough time to explore the area.
It was overall just a wonderful experience and I´m so grateful… read more
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The work is easy and you get enough time to explore the area.
It was overall just a wonderful experience and I´m so grateful… read more
I'll never forget them !
The jobs wasn't hard and was diversified. They have 4 adorables girls dogs who wish to be pet all the time ^^
I spent a very nice time in Taranaki with Kelly and Christina I hope I can call friends ^^
It really was an amazing experience for myself.
This was my first work away and what a brilliant couple to have had the opportunity to meet and help them in their beautiful home.
Kelly and Christina were strangers when we met but they are like family to me now. They are so kind and… read more
I'm only sorry I was too sick to do more than the minimum and didn't have a chance to explore the area, but very glad you didn't catch my flu.… read more
And it was the best Workaway experience I ever had. If you get the chance to stay with them you should absolutely do it! I promise you will never regret it.
Most time I worked around the garden and in the house. The work is fair and they make sure that it's never to hard for… read more
We stayed over NYE for a week and it felt from the first second like home. The food was plenty and amazing and we really couldn't have wished for more. The work was good and Kelly and Christina… read more
I had really beautiful room with super comfy bed and amazing view!
The food was so delicious! (You won't be hungry in that place! 😉)
The work was easy, I did some cleaning in the house and shopping with Christina.
Thank you both for everything!
All… read more
Kelly took my to a ride with his motorcycle and with his… read more
Kelly and Christina are really cool couple, easygoing and full of life, intelligent and with great sense of humor. Their limitless hospitality and kindness really made me… read more
We enjoyed our work in garden as well as we… read more
The minute I arrived it felt like a second home. Christina&Kelly’s kindness and hospitality were incredible. I can not imagine a better place for a workaway.
But not just for a workaway to be honest.
In my two weeks there I made a friend for life if i may say… read more
Was the perfect period to work outside, the garden was so beautiful with the roses and petunias! You can't be hungry there, Christina will be sure you had… read more
Christina & Kelly are a very special couple with great sense of humour.
Working out in the garden was a joy, either with Kelly or with Christina.
All meals were shared together mixed with lots of laughter and great conversations.
During my free time I got to play the piano, go on nice long bicycle rides (there are… read more