Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in New Zealand

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Holistic family living and Māori culture in Whāingaroa, Raglan, New Zealand
Kia ora! We are a Te Reo Māori speaking family of 4 and are just beginning an epic project to establish ourselves and restore a beautiful 38acre block just out of Raglan. We're situated in Waitetuna 15 min drive to the beautiful and funky surfing ......
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Help with my plants and stay in beautiful area in Raglan, New Zealand
Kia ora, I am a woman in my 60s on a lifestyle block in Raglan on the West Coast of the North Island. The property borders a reserve where you can walk to the famous Raglan surf beach. I have small nursery project where I am raising plants to ......
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Help in the garden and house near Christchurch, New Zealand
Hi , besides the info below, we are also looking for experienced equestrians to help look after our horses, they are show jumpers from all levels and also young horses to work with, handling etc if you have the experience but always plenty of help ......
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Check out Tauranga, New Zealand
I live in the beautiful Bay of Plenty in Tauranga. Bus stop close by. There’s just me and my cat Lucy. I have a large section and projects I want to complete since I moved here in April. A herb garden and chicken house are next. I need to fence part ......
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Help on a lifestyle property dedicated to sustainability and self sufficiency in the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
We have a lifestyle property 20 minutes out of Tauranga, dedicated to sustainability, low carbon, low waste and self-sufficiency. There are chickens, sheep, trees, solar PV, and gardens. We are hobby fruit wine makers. In autumn, when there are ......
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Take part in an arboretum and forest restoration project in Motueka Valley, New Zealand
We have several hectares of forest including a large area of regenerating native forest. We started planting trees in 1988 and the increase in biodiversity as the years go by is beautiful to see. We are still planting trees (in winter) but most of ......
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Join a welcoming family and explore the beaches in Far North, Peria, New Zealand
Currently looking for two people with their own vehicle to house sit after a week or two of a regular work away, about 6-7 weeks total from July to August. Ideal candidates are confident around horses and dogs and are responsible. Gumboots and a ......
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Join a multicultural family and learn about country living in Paerata, New Zealand
============ We have some availability through July also looking for someone 4 weeks mid Sep to Oct to house sit and look after animals. ============ We are loving Workaway and meeting some amazing people and had a few repeats. Message us and we’ll ......
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A wee slice of paradise in Christchurch city, Canterbury, New Zealand
Hi there and welcome to New Zealand. I'm after a single woman, or a couple, to come on the night of Sunday 5th July or the morning of Monday 6th July for a week. I need a little bit of help in the garden but mostly, I need you to house-and dog-sit ......
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Join our homeschooling family on the farm in Auckland, New Zealand
We live close to Muriwai Beach, Parakai Pools and Shelly Beach. We have a large comfortable house with ocean views, bows, slug guns, kayaks, outdoor fire and unlimited internet (starlink). We have a rumpus, pool table and gardens. ......
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Coastal views, Sea and River within minutes from our Beautiful Farm in Rural Central Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
We are a couple with a sheep and cattle farm, with friendly working dogs, a small house dog and two friendly cats, and chickens. There are lovely views of the sea from the homestead and all over our farm. Driving a few kilometers away. Great for ......
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House sitting while enjoying the countryside in rural East Masterton, New Zealand
We usually accommodate people for house sitting and pet care if we get a chance to take a holiday. This includes some tasks around the property, nothing very challenging. We currently need help in June for a couple of seperate periods which could be ......
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Join our seaside home in Kuri Bush, New Zealand
Kia ora! Welcome to our home on the south coast of Ōtepoti/Dunedin. There are 6 of us that live here fulltime, but the heart behind this place is that it is a home for many. As many of us have had beautiful experiences woofing and doing workaways ......
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Come to my home and experience authentic Bengali food and words in Auckland, New Zealand
Looking for a great soul to help me =============== Hi, I am Riffat. I live with my wife in Auckland. There is Manukau harbour view from our house from which we see the sunsets everyday. It is honestly very beautiful and comfortable to live here. ......
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Join us on an ecological restoration project in Stillwater, Auckland, New Zealand
Location: Stillwater, Auckland Accommodation: Private 40sqm Self-Contained Tiny House We have availability from late June - December 2026 available. Happy to consider dates on discussion. Hours: Approx. 4-5 hours per day but flexible around ......
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Help out on my small farm with horses, pigs, cattle and sheep in Otago, New Zealand.
I have a small farm with horses, pigs, cattle and sheep. Also 2 large dogs and 6 cats. I am looking for help feeding the animals and sorting their food plus some general farm maintenance. Also help with getting the horses fit in spring and summer. ......
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Friendly home in a surf community looking for some help near Auckland, New Zealand
Hellooo!!! from New Zealand's Wild West Coast – Friendly Home in a Surf Community Near Auckland --- Hi everyone, We've been hosting Workawayers for many years and continue to genuinely enjoy the experience of meeting people from around the world. ......
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Homestay with three generations in one house in Auckland, New Zealand
We only consider female applicants, sorry. And we only consider people who can start in the next few weeks or sooner (not far in the future). Family Home in Birkenhead, Auckland. Only a 15-minute bus ride into the city (and only a 5 minute walk to ......
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Share our family life and enjoy the outdoors in New Plymouth, New Zealand
Hello! We’re a family of four who love to meet people from around the world and share our little slice of life. In 2020, we moved from the U.S. to Taranaki sight unseen and loved it so much we decided to stay. Tyson is a doctor at the local ......
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Help with gardening and DIY tasks at our family home in Upper Moutere, New Zealand
We are a family of Six, we are a youngish couple with four children aged 6 months, 3 years, 13 and 14. Laid back and open minded couple. Josie is Kiwi and Martin is from the UK originally. We are doing lots of landscaping on our 10 acre property. As ......