Mahé

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Activities i am interested in:

I'm an easy-going, positive and outgoing person who loves being outdoors. I'm happiest exploring nature, but I also enjoy heading into the city every now and then for a good meal and a drink!

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🌍 About Me

Kia Ora! I’m Mahé, a 23 year old from France, currently exploring New Zealand on a Working Holiday Visa.

I recently graduated with my Master's degree back home. Before settling down in Paris, I decided to take some time to travel the world, connect with new people and culture, and experience different ways of life!

I’m an easy-going, positive, and outgoing person who loves being outdoors. I’m also a huge music fan (I listen to a lot of indie rock, soul, and electro) and I love a good chat over a coffee or a shared meal.

My goal for this trip is to travel slowly, meet locals, and experience the authentic Kiwi lifestyle rather than just rushing through the tourist spots.

💪 I'm an active and sporty person, tennis and handball are my two favourite sports (not sure handball is much of a thing here in NZ though!), and whether it's hiking, cycling, or just staying on the move, I'm always up for something physical.

I'm hardworking, reliable, and always eager to roll up my sleeves and get stuck in. I may not have experience in everything, but I'm a fast learner with a positive attitude, and I truly enjoy picking up new skills along the way!

I'm happy to help with all kinds of tasks, including:

Gardening & Outdoor work: Weeding, planting, mowing, or general property upkeep.
Farm work: Feeding animals, maintaining land, or helping with whatever the season calls for.
DIY & Maintenance: Basic repairs, painting, building, I'm not afraid to get my hands dirty.
General Help: Whatever needs doing, I'm adaptable and always willing to contribute.

If there's something I haven't done before, just show me once and I'll take it from there!

🤝 Why I want to do Workaway
I strongly believe that the best way to discover a country is through its people. I want to do Workaway to give back to the community, share stories and cultures, and build genuine connections with my hosts.

I'm looking forward to working hard during the day and sharing good laughs, good vibes, and maybe some music in the evenings.

See you!
Mahé

Interests

Events & social

Sustainability

History

Books

Music

Team sports

Dancing

Hiking

Winter sports

Water sports

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner

More details about my language interests
I'm a native French speaker and happy to teach a few words or phrases to anyone curious! I'm also always keen to pick up new expressions and bits of local slang wherever I go:)

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Charity Work

Eco Projects

Being an elderly companion

Light gardening

Animal Care

Life at a Farmstay

Hospitality/Tourism

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Some knowledge of:  

Babysitting and creative play

Helping around the house

House & pet sitting

Light maintenance

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Able to teach about:  

Languages

More details about your skills

My most relevant experience for Workaway is probably the summers I spent as a camp leader for groups of kids and teenagers in France, organising activities, managing daily logistics, keeping energy high, and making sure everyone felt welcome and included. It taught me a lot about responsibility, adaptability, and working as a team in a live-in environment, which I think translates really well to the Workaway spirit.

I also worked as a waiter in a seasonal restaurant, so I'm comfortable in a fast-paced hospitality setting, taking orders, serving, keeping things running smoothly, and staying friendly even on busy days.

Beyond that, I hold a BAFA (the French national youth work qualification), which involved first aid basics, group facilitation, and activity planning.

I'm also an active volunteer with an ocean protection association in Brittany, so environmental work and outdoor conservation projects are close to my heart.

On a more practical level, I'm organised, reliable, and used to taking initiative. I pick up new tasks quickly and I'm genuinely happy doing whatever needs doing, whether that's in a kitchen, a garden, or out on a farm.

Age

22

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