Profile information
Host rating
100 %
Last replied
20 May 2025
Reply rate
100.0 %
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Feedback
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Description
Hello Workawayers!
Thank you for checking out our WorkAway Profile. We have hosted on and off for the last few years and really enjoy participating in the WorkAway community when it fits in with our busy lives. The cultural exchange come naturally for us as travelers so we enjoy helping people have the best possible stay accross NZ.
The farm is our family homestead, we live on 6 acres in the Otunui Valled surranded by diverse farming and vast nature. We dream & strive to grow as much of our own food as possible—please note, it is not a commercial operation.
We’re currently looking for someone with childcare experience who also loves cooking. Our cheerful and chatty two-year-old daughter, Olive, needs a playmate for 2-3 hours a day. She enjoys reading books and playing outside.
In addition to childcare, there are other tasks around the farm, including cooking, vegetable gardening, and caring for our sheep and chickens.
Our farm is located 25 minutes west of Taumarunui in a rural setting. Having your own car is an advantage but not mandatory.
If you are trustworthy, friendly, and want to learn more about living in rural NZ then we welcome you to contact us.
Wishing you a wonderful day!
B, K & O
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
House sitting
Interests
Culture
Farming
Cooking & food
Gardening
Music
Animals
Outdoor activities
Camping
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We live in a remote rural environment surrounded by diverse farming and vast nature. The isolation and strong small community is an experience you will only find in places like this.
Explore the Wanganui RIver from our door step, learn some basics about farming and help grow your own food.
Many great walks and mountain biking tracks in the area for you to explore
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Childcare, cleaning, gardening & farm
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
All food is included with your own bedroom and a private bathroom.
Camper parking available, multiple powered site options .
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
As digital nomads ourselves we understand the needs of remote working, we can make an office space available on request.
Space for parking camper vans
There is a seperate driveway to the farm, there is a carport and power supply where motorhomes / campervans can park / camp. This spot is private from the main house
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Feedback (4)
I enjoyed a lot the country, they have a good relations with the farmers around, I was lucky… read more
Ben, Keyla and Olive gave me a very warm welcome in there nice and cosy home.
The work was as expected and very variable so it never got boring.
It was a nice experience and the perfect brake in traveling around new Zealand.
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I enjoyed a lot the country, they have a good relations with the farmers around, I was lucky… read more
Ben, Keyla and Olive gave me a very warm welcome in there nice and cosy home.
The work was as expected and very variable so it never got boring.
It was a nice experience and the perfect brake in traveling around new Zealand.
