NicoleKatja

Germany
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I am currently
At home
My next destination:
Christchurch, New Zealand - from Apr 2026
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Description
Hello, my name is Nicole, I am 47 years old and orginally from Germany. My mum is British so I grew up bilingual. I am coming to Christchurch in April 2026 as an international student to study a Certificate 4 in Health and Wellbeing, the course goes for 1 year and then I would like to gain some work experience in that field. My course only starts in late July though which means I have a few months before that and I intend to spend them in the most meaningful way I can. I'd like to share some experiences and genuine deep conversations, I'm really not good at small talk.

In 2017 I came to Hobart, Tasmania, Australia as an international student to study a Bachelor degree. I have been here ever since, trying my best to figure out a way to stay and learning many lessons along the way. But my time here is coming to an end and I need to accept that.
Interests
Self development
Animals
Music
Books
Camping
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
Mountain
Hiking
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
More details about my language interests
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Babysitting and creative play
Being an elderly companion
General Maintenance
Eco Projects
Charity Work
Art Projects
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Life at a Farmstay
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Languages
House sitting
Able to teach about:
Helping around the house
More details about your skills
I am half British, half German so I am very organized, efficient and persistent and I am happy to do all sorts of work, if I haven't done it before I am quite capable of learning it :)
Age
47
What else ...
The reason I am moving to Christchurch is that now a time in my life has come where things need to shift and new things need to start. I have worked in admin for the greatest part of my life and am very good at it. However I have been feeling for a while now that this organisational side of me needs to step back and make space for the caring side. If this means anything to anyone, the "wounded healer" in me has been activated and wants to be put to work. My time here in beautiful Tassie has been amazing and I have learnt so much but apart from having run out of options, I do also feel that the energy that once nurtured growth now is no longer serving me - and as much as I don't want it to, it is pushing me out of my comfort zone.

I look forward to this new stage of my life and during my travels to NZ in 2015 / holidays in 2023 and 2025, have started to get an idea of the energy of the land, which is so very different to the energy here.

I love animals and am very interested in "animal communication" (telepathic, not just verbal ;) ) and one day am hoping to pursue this more once I have finally settled somewhere. I am a very quiet and respectful person and have been mostly solitary during my time in Tasmania. But I sense this was a period of "gestation" and that it is about to change as I step into my light.

If you would like to know anything else about me, please feel free to ask!
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  Hayfever, working in stables has been a problem due to that
- Special dietary requirements

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26 Jun 2019

Left by host (Come and experience country ...) for Workawayer ()

Having Nicole to stay and help out was lovely. She was very kind and considerate of my two elderly dogs and always had a warm fire going before I got home after work. The house was spotless and probably had more TLC during her stay than it is used to!

Nicole was good company and always happy to do those pesky outside chores such as cut the grass… read more

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25 Jun 2019

Left by Workawayer () for host (Come and experience country ...)

I had a great week staying on Jane's farm and interacting with her and her two dear dogs Womble and Rosie and the very round and always happily purring ginger cat! As it was winter and very cold, there wasn't really much to do outside on the farm but I was able to do some small jobs around the house like cleaning and keeping the fire going so the… read more

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11 Aug 2015

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help out around our 25 acre ...)

I only stayed with Angie, Paddy and Ashlynn for three days but they made me feel part of the family right from the beginning! Angie is a great host and a very humouros, caring and generous person, she always makes sure that you have everything you need! The work was never too hard and I enjoyed being at the farm as well as at the temporary house… read more

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11 Aug 2015

Left by host for Workawayer ()

Nicole was an excellent house guest and hard worker. Nicole is very pleasant to be around and is always looking to help in any way. I would highly recommend her to any host.
Thank you Nicole for staying and helping us we sincerely appreciated your help and will miss you enjoy your travels spreading sunshine wherever you go.
Angie, Paddy &… read more

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