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Description
Hi!
We are Bertille and Julien, a happy, easy-going and adventurous French couple, ready to discover New Zealand and make the most of this amazing experience!
We love being outdoors, going on adventures and trying all kinds of activities. We enjoy hiking, exploring new places, discovering nature and simply enjoying the little things along the way.
We are both very open-minded, curious and sociable. We love meeting new people, sharing stories, discovering different ways of life and, of course, having a good laugh together!
During our time in New Zealand, we really want to experience the country beyond the tourist side. We would love to discover the Kiwi way of life, culture and traditions, meet local people and learn from the people we have the chance to stay with.
We are more than happy to help with whatever is needed. We are not afraid of getting our hands dirty and we are ready to take part in everyday tasks, gardening, taking care of animals, DIY, cooking or any other little jobs that can make your life easier.
We believe that Workaway is about much more than just exchanging a few hours of work for accommodation. For us, it’s about sharing, helping each other, learning, meeting new people and creating memories together.
We would be really happy to spend some time with you, share a meal, have a chat, discover your way of life and hopefully become part of your little corner of New Zealand for a while.
If you think we could be a good fit, we would love to hear from you!
See you soon in New Zealand! 🇳🇿
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Interests
Events & social
Charity work
Farming
Self development
Van life
Animals
Art & design
Music
Drawing & painting
Books
Photography
Cooking & food
Nature
Sailing / Boating
Beach
Winter sports
Adventure sports
Mountain
Dancing
Camping
Fitness
Hiking
Cycling
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Languages
Languages spoken
French: Fluent
English: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
Yes, we do! We have a basic level of English and can generally understand what is being said. We would actually love to be part of a family’s daily life, as we think it would be the best way for us to learn more easily and improve our English quickly. -
Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn
We're interested in:
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Animal Care
Life at a Farmstay
Light maintenance
House & pet sitting
Eco Projects
Being an elderly companion
Some knowledge of:
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
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More details about your skills
Bertille 🌸
I am a childcare worker, so I am very comfortable with children and really enjoy taking care of them. I am a hands-on, versatile and resourceful person. I love being creative, making things and cooking. I am also very organised — I have to admit, I actually love tidying and keeping things in order!
I am just as happy doing gardening, DIY, painting, helping around the house or getting involved in any kind of project. I adapt easily and I am always happy to get my hands dirty and learn something new.
Julien 🔨
I am a professional rope access technician and a former Paris firefighter, so I am used to physical work, challenging situations and working at height. Carrying, building, repairing, maintaining things or working outdoors is absolutely no problem for me!
I also enjoy DIY, gardening and cooking. I am always happy to learn new skills and get involved wherever a helping hand is needed.
Together
We are a bit like Swiss Army knives — we can adapt to almost any situation! We are independent, motivated, curious and always happy to learn and help.
Whether it’s looking after children or animals, gardening, cooking, helping around the house, DIY or more physical work, we are up for it! We love getting involved, discovering new things and being useful wherever we can. -
Age
31 & 29
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What else ...
We love the simple things in life, meaningful exchanges and discovering new things.
Most of all, being outdoors makes us happy! We never get tired of hiking, and board game nights are something we enjoy even more! -
Some more information
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Smoker
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Driver's licence
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Allergies
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Special dietary requirements
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Feedback
They helped with weeding, moving, chopping and stacking wood, moving the cows, and waterblasting our house. We also put Julien’s skills at working at height to … read more
Thank you for the delicious meals and all the lovely moments we shared. The card game evenings were so much fun!
We had an amazing week. Eva and Mike are truly lovely … read more
They are incredibly hardworking, efficient, capable and, most importantly, have an amazing amount of initiative. They didn’t just complete the tasks we gave them - they constantly went above and … read more
They welcomed us with big smiles, lots of joy and great generosity. The house is spacious and very comfortable, with everything we needed. The neighbourhood is also really nice, with lovely … read more
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They helped with weeding, moving, chopping and stacking wood, moving the cows, and waterblasting our house. We also put Julien’s skills at working at height to … read more
Thank you for the delicious meals and all the lovely moments we shared. The card game evenings were so much fun!
We had an amazing week. Eva and Mike are truly lovely … read more
They are incredibly hardworking, efficient, capable and, most importantly, have an amazing amount of initiative. They didn’t just complete the tasks we gave them - they constantly went above and … read more
They welcomed us with big smiles, lots of joy and great generosity. The house is spacious and very comfortable, with everything we needed. The neighbourhood is also really nice, with lovely … read more
