Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in New Zealand

If you are not a New Zealand or Australian citizen and planning to visit to work, volunteer or study, YOU WILL NEED THE CORRECT VISA. To find out more information please contact the embassy in your home country BEFORE travelling.
Filters
Reset filters
Map
Filters
Flag of New Zealand

New Zealand

Regions in New Zealand

The image depicts a serene scene of a waterfall, with a body of water flowing from the top and cascading down into a pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a serene scene of a waterfall, with a body of water flowing from the top and cascading down into a pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a serene scene of a waterfall, with a body of water flowing from the top and cascading down into a pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a serene scene of a waterfall, with a body of water flowing from the top and cascading down into a pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a serene scene of a waterfall, with a body of water flowing from the top and cascading down into a pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a serene scene of a waterfall, with a body of water flowing from the top and cascading down into a pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a serene scene of a waterfall, with a body of water flowing from the top and cascading down into a pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a serene scene of a waterfall, with a body of water flowing from the top and cascading down into a pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a serene scene of a waterfall, with a body of water flowing from the top and cascading down into a pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a serene scene of a waterfall, with a body of water flowing from the top and cascading down into a pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a serene scene of a waterfall, with a body of water flowing from the top and cascading down into a pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue sky.

Auckland, New Zealand

Help with gardening, painting, weeding, general maintenance, and share life stories in Takanini, New Zealand
Hello from Auckland, New Zealand, We are semi retired professional couple in our mid 50's originally from Sri Lanka embraced NZ as our 2nd home , abundantly traveled can share many stories of our journey of life , travels . We spend most of the ......
Cultural exchange Cultural exchange
5.0 (2)
Top rated
The image depicts a group of people gathered in a grassy field, surrounded by trees, with some individuals standing and others seated at a table, enjoying a sunny day.
The image depicts a group of people gathered in a grassy field, surrounded by trees, with some individuals standing and others seated at a table, enjoying a sunny day.
The image depicts a group of people gathered in a grassy field, surrounded by trees, with some individuals standing and others seated at a table, enjoying a sunny day.
The image depicts a group of people gathered in a grassy field, surrounded by trees, with some individuals standing and others seated at a table, enjoying a sunny day.
The image depicts a group of people gathered in a grassy field, surrounded by trees, with some individuals standing and others seated at a table, enjoying a sunny day.

Wellington, New Zealand

Join our eco-community in Masterton, New Zealand
We are an eco community consisting of 8 individually owned properties and a shared parcel of land. We care for the land together, which includes olive grove, fruit and nut orchards, native plantings, septic field, recreational areas, walking tracks ......
Sustainable project Sustainable project Cultural exchange Cultural exchange
5.0 (1)
Top rated
Responsive
The image depicts a family of five posing on a beach, with a serene ocean and mountainous backdrop, set against a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a family of five posing on a beach, with a serene ocean and mountainous backdrop, set against a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a family of five posing on a beach, with a serene ocean and mountainous backdrop, set against a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a family of five posing on a beach, with a serene ocean and mountainous backdrop, set against a clear blue sky.
about 2 days ago

Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

Gardening and help in a German-NZ family home in Havelock North, NZ
Hi, we're a young family with three young girls. I'm originally from Germany and my husband is a Kiwi, so both German and English is spoken in our household. We both love the outdoors and often walk or ride the trails of Te Mata Peak, which is right ......
Language exchange Language exchange Cultural exchange Cultural exchange
5.0 (9)
Top rated
The image shows a man and woman posing for a photo, with a parking lot and trees visible in the background on a sunny day.
The image shows a man and woman posing for a photo, with a parking lot and trees visible in the background on a sunny day.
The image shows a man and woman posing for a photo, with a parking lot and trees visible in the background on a sunny day.
The image shows a man and woman posing for a photo, with a parking lot and trees visible in the background on a sunny day.
The image shows a man and woman posing for a photo, with a parking lot and trees visible in the background on a sunny day.

Northland, New Zealand

Come to our place in Mangawhai to experience living in a small NZ coastal settlement
My husband and I live in a character homestead nestled in a quite valley with a stream running through it, set on 20 acres. We are in the process of renovating the house and improving the garden. We have sheep and cattle grazing managed by our ......
Cultural exchange Cultural exchange
2
3
5.0 (14)
Top rated
The image depicts an older couple standing together, with the woman on the left wearing a blue top and necklace, and the man on the right wearing a red shirt.
The image depicts an older couple standing together, with the woman on the left wearing a blue top and necklace, and the man on the right wearing a red shirt.
The image depicts an older couple standing together, with the woman on the left wearing a blue top and necklace, and the man on the right wearing a red shirt.
The image depicts an older couple standing together, with the woman on the left wearing a blue top and necklace, and the man on the right wearing a red shirt.
The image depicts an older couple standing together, with the woman on the left wearing a blue top and necklace, and the man on the right wearing a red shirt.
about 13 days ago

Northland, New Zealand

Live, work,play, travel in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand
I live in a bush and sea setting in a home I built myself. I have a dog named Pipsqueak . We live on solar power and hot water. I have sailed the world and swallowed the anchor here in the Bay of Islands, NZ. I am the ancient mariner. I can offer a ......
Cultural exchange Cultural exchange
5.0 (19)
Top rated
Responsive
The image depicts a man and woman sitting at a table in a tented outdoor setting, surrounded by drinks and flowers, with a speaker visible in the background.
The image depicts a man and woman sitting at a table in a tented outdoor setting, surrounded by drinks and flowers, with a speaker visible in the background.
The image depicts a man and woman sitting at a table in a tented outdoor setting, surrounded by drinks and flowers, with a speaker visible in the background.
The image depicts a man and woman sitting at a table in a tented outdoor setting, surrounded by drinks and flowers, with a speaker visible in the background.
The image depicts a man and woman sitting at a table in a tented outdoor setting, surrounded by drinks and flowers, with a speaker visible in the background.
The image depicts a man and woman sitting at a table in a tented outdoor setting, surrounded by drinks and flowers, with a speaker visible in the background.
The image depicts a man and woman sitting at a table in a tented outdoor setting, surrounded by drinks and flowers, with a speaker visible in the background.
The image depicts a man and woman sitting at a table in a tented outdoor setting, surrounded by drinks and flowers, with a speaker visible in the background.
The image depicts a man and woman sitting at a table in a tented outdoor setting, surrounded by drinks and flowers, with a speaker visible in the background.
The image depicts a man and woman sitting at a table in a tented outdoor setting, surrounded by drinks and flowers, with a speaker visible in the background.
The image depicts a man and woman sitting at a table in a tented outdoor setting, surrounded by drinks and flowers, with a speaker visible in the background.
The image depicts a man and woman sitting at a table in a tented outdoor setting, surrounded by drinks and flowers, with a speaker visible in the background.
The image depicts a man and woman sitting at a table in a tented outdoor setting, surrounded by drinks and flowers, with a speaker visible in the background.
The image depicts a man and woman sitting at a table in a tented outdoor setting, surrounded by drinks and flowers, with a speaker visible in the background.
The image depicts a man and woman sitting at a table in a tented outdoor setting, surrounded by drinks and flowers, with a speaker visible in the background.
about 7 days ago

Waikato, New Zealand

Give us a hand on our farms and at home near Lake Taupo, New Zealand
Our family has two Organic Farms, one in Napier and one in Taupo. We live 30min North West of Taupo and about 10mins away from Lake Taupo which is great in the summer to go swimming, it is also approximatly 1hour to the Mountains from our farm which ......
Sustainable project Sustainable project Cultural exchange Cultural exchange
4.3 (7)
The image depicts a house with a brown roof and beige walls, surrounded by a vibrant field of yellow and red flowers on a sunny day with a blue sky.
The image depicts a house with a brown roof and beige walls, surrounded by a vibrant field of yellow and red flowers on a sunny day with a blue sky.
about 8 days ago

Auckland, New Zealand

Help with gardening in our family home in Auckland, New Zealand.
My wife and I have a 10 hectare lifestyle block situated 35 minutes driving time from Auckland. Included in this is a 2 hectare garden which is already beautiful but is still being developed. Our 3 daughters and their families often visit and our ......
Cultural exchange Cultural exchange
5.0 (4)
Top rated
The image depicts a serene riverbank with a gravelly shore, a grassy area, and a forested hillside under a clear blue sky on a sunny day.
about 3 days ago

Wellington, New Zealand

Help us around our property in the hills of the Hutt Valley, New Zealand
We are an older couple with many interests and love meeting new people of all ages. We have travelled extensively ourselves and like to learn and to teach. We need a bit of help with gardening and general maintenance on our 1 1/2 acre section in the ......
Cultural exchange Cultural exchange
5.0 (13)
Top rated
Responsive
The image shows a man and woman posing for a selfie, with the man on the left and the woman on the right, both smiling at the camera.
The image shows a man and woman posing for a selfie, with the man on the left and the woman on the right, both smiling at the camera.
The image shows a man and woman posing for a selfie, with the man on the left and the woman on the right, both smiling at the camera.

Wellington, New Zealand

Come and help our Kiwi family in the peaceful, rural haven of Wairarapa, New Zealand
We are a family of 4; Em and Wayne, Isla and Missy the dog. We live in the Wairarapa, New Zealand. We're just a 1.5 hr train ride from Wellington, the coolest little capital. We love our part of the world and would love to share it with others. We ......
Cultural exchange Cultural exchange
The image shows a man and woman posing for a selfie in front of a scenic backdrop featuring trees, a waterfall, and a building, with the sun shining brightly.
The image shows a man and woman posing for a selfie in front of a scenic backdrop featuring trees, a waterfall, and a building, with the sun shining brightly.
The image shows a man and woman posing for a selfie in front of a scenic backdrop featuring trees, a waterfall, and a building, with the sun shining brightly.
The image shows a man and woman posing for a selfie in front of a scenic backdrop featuring trees, a waterfall, and a building, with the sun shining brightly.
The image shows a man and woman posing for a selfie in front of a scenic backdrop featuring trees, a waterfall, and a building, with the sun shining brightly.
about 3 days ago

Auckland, New Zealand

Help us preserve and maintain our Native bush and farmland near Auckland, NZ
We are a friendly, easy going couple living in a little slice of paradise on 2Ha at Ardmore near Auckland. We enjoy living in the country with our cat, Ted, a few chickens and sheep. Most of the land is covered in beautiful Native NZ bush but we ......
Cultural exchange Cultural exchange
5.0 (2)
Top rated
The image depicts an older man standing in a kitchen, wearing a blue shirt and green apron, with a dog lying on the floor beside him.
The image depicts an older man standing in a kitchen, wearing a blue shirt and green apron, with a dog lying on the floor beside him.
The image depicts an older man standing in a kitchen, wearing a blue shirt and green apron, with a dog lying on the floor beside him.
The image depicts an older man standing in a kitchen, wearing a blue shirt and green apron, with a dog lying on the floor beside him.
The image depicts an older man standing in a kitchen, wearing a blue shirt and green apron, with a dog lying on the floor beside him.
The image depicts an older man standing in a kitchen, wearing a blue shirt and green apron, with a dog lying on the floor beside him.
The image depicts an older man standing in a kitchen, wearing a blue shirt and green apron, with a dog lying on the floor beside him.
The image depicts an older man standing in a kitchen, wearing a blue shirt and green apron, with a dog lying on the floor beside him.
The image depicts an older man standing in a kitchen, wearing a blue shirt and green apron, with a dog lying on the floor beside him.
The image depicts an older man standing in a kitchen, wearing a blue shirt and green apron, with a dog lying on the floor beside him.

Tasman, New Zealand

Senior citizen household help and companionship needed in Golden Bay, New Zealand
***Covid 19 update: I am looking for workawayers who are currently in NZ to join me at my beautiful lodge situated near Collingwood, Golden Bay. The biggest task is care giving and elderly companionship, and workawayers should also enjoy cooking, ......
Cultural exchange Cultural exchange
5.0 (18)
Top rated
Responsive
The image depicts a serene beach scene with a vibrant blue ocean, a sandy shore, and a city skyline in the background, featuring lush greenery and towering buildings.

Auckland, New Zealand

Look after our animals and help with gardening in North Shore City, New Zealand
We are seeking non smoking/non vaping housesitter and/or petsitter (or sitters - could be a couple or a family) from either 25th or 26th December to 21 January 2023 who has a car. We have a very elderly and very friendly laidback labradoodle dog who ......
House / pet sitting House / pet sitting Cultural exchange Cultural exchange
The image depicts a serene rural landscape at sunset, featuring a dirt path, a fence, and small buildings set against a backdrop of trees and a vibrant sky.
The image depicts a serene rural landscape at sunset, featuring a dirt path, a fence, and small buildings set against a backdrop of trees and a vibrant sky.
The image depicts a serene rural landscape at sunset, featuring a dirt path, a fence, and small buildings set against a backdrop of trees and a vibrant sky.

Northland, New Zealand

Hang out at the beach. Pakiri beach, New Zealand
I live at pakiri beach it’s amazingly beautiful. I’m looking for respectful artist, travellers and the likes of looking for a work live situation also possibly money. Looking For help out around the place and garden and variety of jobs, ......
Cultural exchange Cultural exchange
The image depicts an older man with gray hair, wearing tortoiseshell glasses and a black shirt, set against a blurred background.
The image depicts an older man with gray hair, wearing tortoiseshell glasses and a black shirt, set against a blurred background.
The image depicts an older man with gray hair, wearing tortoiseshell glasses and a black shirt, set against a blurred background.
The image depicts an older man with gray hair, wearing tortoiseshell glasses and a black shirt, set against a blurred background.
The image depicts an older man with gray hair, wearing tortoiseshell glasses and a black shirt, set against a blurred background.
The image depicts an older man with gray hair, wearing tortoiseshell glasses and a black shirt, set against a blurred background.

Auckland, New Zealand

Experience the creation of a Subtropical food forest in Wellsford, Auckland, New Zealand
I have a 10 acre property that is being transformed slowly but surely. I love food, both growing and cooking it, I have planted a subtropical food forest. Also stand of trees for firewood and planting the wet out with natives. The dam which I build ......
Language exchange Language exchange Cultural exchange Cultural exchange
The image depicts a serene beach scene with a calm sea, distant islands, and a blue sky with clouds, evoking a peaceful atmosphere.

Northland, New Zealand

Our place in the heart of Paihia which needs some tlc, with sea views, New Zealand
We have a place in the heart of Paihia which needs some tlc. We have sea views we are near the shops and beach Also have a Spa pool in and out of auction. If your religious you won't fit in here sorry.. Afternoon beers drinking is common place at ......
Cultural exchange Cultural exchange
The image depicts a family of seven posing for a photo on a wooden bench in a lush garden, exuding warmth and togetherness.
The image depicts a family of seven posing for a photo on a wooden bench in a lush garden, exuding warmth and togetherness.
The image depicts a family of seven posing for a photo on a wooden bench in a lush garden, exuding warmth and togetherness.
The image depicts a family of seven posing for a photo on a wooden bench in a lush garden, exuding warmth and togetherness.
The image depicts a family of seven posing for a photo on a wooden bench in a lush garden, exuding warmth and togetherness.
The image depicts a family of seven posing for a photo on a wooden bench in a lush garden, exuding warmth and togetherness.
The image depicts a family of seven posing for a photo on a wooden bench in a lush garden, exuding warmth and togetherness.
The image depicts a family of seven posing for a photo on a wooden bench in a lush garden, exuding warmth and togetherness.
The image depicts a family of seven posing for a photo on a wooden bench in a lush garden, exuding warmth and togetherness.

Taranaki, New Zealand

Would like an extra set of hands at Taranaki, New Zealand
Come join our family - for upto 3 -6 months Hi there we are a fun loving family that love sports and the outdoors we require someone to help out on our farm we have 5 children Emma 18- Kate 17 Libby 15 Blake 13 and Ryan 9 The older 3 girls are at ......
Cultural exchange Cultural exchange
The image depicts a serene coastal scene, featuring a row of houses with a beach and ocean in the background, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a serene coastal scene, featuring a row of houses with a beach and ocean in the background, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a serene coastal scene, featuring a row of houses with a beach and ocean in the background, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a serene coastal scene, featuring a row of houses with a beach and ocean in the background, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a serene coastal scene, featuring a row of houses with a beach and ocean in the background, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue sky.

Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Help with home renovations and gardening in Ohope Beach. New Zealand
We are looking for people to help us apply the finishing touches to our renovations (and help around the property with gardening. We are a couple, 30 years old and live in a 1930s villa in a beautiful beach town. We live across the road from the ......
Cultural exchange Cultural exchange
5.0 (1)
Top rated
A man lies on a tree branch, pointing upwards with his left hand, wearing blue and white striped shorts, with a beach and ocean in the background on a sunny day.
A man lies on a tree branch, pointing upwards with his left hand, wearing blue and white striped shorts, with a beach and ocean in the background on a sunny day.
A man lies on a tree branch, pointing upwards with his left hand, wearing blue and white striped shorts, with a beach and ocean in the background on a sunny day.
A man lies on a tree branch, pointing upwards with his left hand, wearing blue and white striped shorts, with a beach and ocean in the background on a sunny day.

Northland, New Zealand

Join our young family and help in our vegetable garden, orchard and with childminding in Taupo bay in northland, NZ
Our family is based in the beautiful Taupo bay in northland. We are in the process of turning our 1ha section into a subtropical paradise. Our home is made up of 3 converted shipping containers. If we’re not out and about improving our property we ......
Cultural exchange Cultural exchange
The image depicts a middle-aged couple standing on a wooden balcony, set against a lush green forest backdrop with a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a middle-aged couple standing on a wooden balcony, set against a lush green forest backdrop with a clear blue sky.

Waikato, New Zealand

Help us with DIY projects south of Te Awamutu, New Zealand
Hi Workaway Team. Brian and I live south of Te Awamutu on a lifestyle block. We have a few sheep, one goat a few cows and a few horses, one friendly dog and friendly cat. We enjoy horse trekking with our horses. Our children have all left home and ......
Cultural exchange Cultural exchange
The image features a vibrant bromeliad plant with long, green leaves and striking red and yellow flowers, showcasing its natural beauty and unique characteristics.
The image features a vibrant bromeliad plant with long, green leaves and striking red and yellow flowers, showcasing its natural beauty and unique characteristics.
The image features a vibrant bromeliad plant with long, green leaves and striking red and yellow flowers, showcasing its natural beauty and unique characteristics.
The image features a vibrant bromeliad plant with long, green leaves and striking red and yellow flowers, showcasing its natural beauty and unique characteristics.
The image features a vibrant bromeliad plant with long, green leaves and striking red and yellow flowers, showcasing its natural beauty and unique characteristics.
The image features a vibrant bromeliad plant with long, green leaves and striking red and yellow flowers, showcasing its natural beauty and unique characteristics.

Auckland, New Zealand

Come to stay with us and learn how a family in New Zealand live :)
We are a family of five with a lifestyle block, looking for a person to help with our family life, including looking after our animals and helping with the youngest child.
Cultural exchange Cultural exchange

Your next adventure begins today

Join the Workaway community today to unlock unique travel experiences with over 50,000 opportunities around the globe.

Join Now