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Description
We are a small, family friendly Motel, located in Taupo, NZ.
Our Motel offers 10 rooms with Kitchen facilities.
We have a Summer Swimming Pool, Spa Pool, Games Room, Guest Laundry. These facilities are all available to Staff when guests are not using them.
We have a small team of Woofers and permanent part-time staff.
Taupo is the central hub of the North Island. We have a beautiful Lake that is only two minutes walk from us.
The town, is only 10mins walk.
Taupo is a great place to enjoy the outdoors:
Hiking, Mountain Biking, Swimming, SUP, Kayaking, Water-Skiing, Wakeboarding.
National Park with three Mountains is only 90mins drive - walk the famous Tongariro Crossing.
We are only three hours from Auckland, two hours to Mount Maunganui (the best beach), one hour to Rotorua and two hours to Napier.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Interests
Plant care
Music
Gardening
Cooking & food
Books
Yoga / Wellness
Winter sports
Water sports
Outdoor activities
Sailing / Boating
Team sports
Nature
Mountain
Cycling
Hiking
Fitness
Camping
Beach
Adventure sports
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I am a Kiwi, my husband is Scottish.
We often have a total of three Workaways staying during the high season.
We are keen to share meals on a monthly basis and get to know your culture and country.
We have hosted backpackers for the last two years and have enjoyed meeting so many great young travellers.Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
This host offers accommodation and payment.
Help
We are looking for help with:
Housekeeping - must have a good eye for detail and enjoy cleaning. This forms the main part of the role.
Reception - this role is only available if you have a high level of English and a great communicator, bubbly and outgoing
Overnight on-call. Be onsite to assist with late arrivals, guests who have locked themselves out, Reservations enquiries. etc. Gardening - weeding, planting, removal.
Babysitting - we have two young children - 7yrs & 5yrs - you must enjoy looking after children as part of this role.
Swimming Pool and Spa Pool - require regular cleaning.
Other odd jobs to keep the Motel looking its best.
We are looking for a minimum two month stay.
Woofing only in the low season, paid hours are available in the high season.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
We offer a Staff House located onsite at the Motel. It is four Bedrooms, two of which are used for Motel storage.
For workaways we offer two bedrooms and a shared Bathroom, Kitchen and Lounge.
Reception is located off the Lounge so when staff are on Reception they will have access to the Kitchen area. We do not live onsite.
What else ...
We like to offer at least two days off per week together so you can go and explore the local area.
The role works well for couples, but we will consider singles as well.
Minimum of a month stay works but ideally two to three months works best for us.
Weekly or fortnightly stays do not suit our business at this time.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
If you have your own vehicle/camper we may be able to provide parking onsite depending on the size and condition.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
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Gionata helped us out in Reception and Housekeeping. He had sole charge on most shifts and he adapted so well to our NZ Motel. The guests loved him and he had so many interactions with guests that had Italian connections. He was always so helpful, friendly and… read more
The job was straightforward and easy to manage. Since the location is close to the town center, it was also easy to find extra work alongside the part-time… read more
She was super busy saving for her travels. Sandra can appear quiet and shy but once you get to know her - she is friendly and chatty with a great sense of humour. She is organized, reliable and a tidy person. She is a hard… read more
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Gionata helped us out in Reception and Housekeeping. He had sole charge on most shifts and he adapted so well to our NZ Motel. The guests loved him and he had so many interactions with guests that had Italian connections. He was always so helpful, friendly and… read more
The job was straightforward and easy to manage. Since the location is close to the town center, it was also easy to find extra work alongside the part-time… read more
She was super busy saving for her travels. Sandra can appear quiet and shy but once you get to know her - she is friendly and chatty with a great sense of humour. She is organized, reliable and a tidy person. She is a hard… read more
