Rosannah

Travel information

I am currently

Description

Kia Ora,

Thanks for reading! I am a 32 year old woman from England and I would love to find some nature based workaways here in NZ, so I can provide mahi for a worthwhile project, get to know a spot I haven't explored a little better, and make new connections before I have to leave the country in June.

Things to know about me;
I'm addicted to chocolate (but working on it)
I am really physically active, for example I love hiking, martial arts, bicycling, surfing, yoga, climbing, dancing etc etc
But I am also very content chilling in a hammock for hours reading a book, eating cookies.
I'm happiest when out in nature!
I am trying to get into a daily meditation and writing habit.
I won't leave your dog alone. (unless told I must)
Love all animals in general
I have been travelling on and off for the last 10 years, hoping to settle down soon... 🤣
I am really sustainably minded, I avoid flying, driving too much, always have my reusable water bottle with me, am super into growing my own food, I don't like waste.
My current idea is to try and get back to Europe without getting on a plane !
I am very precious about my sleep and love waking up early and going to bed early (unless I get tempted into fun nighttime activites like staying up all night doing a jigsaw)
Although I am very much able to and do take initiative I do really appreciate clear communication and direction where possible and/or constructive feedback when necessary.

I've done many workaways in my previous travelling experiences, and I am committed to helping out efficiently and getting stuck in to the culture, the community, and although I do appreciate a good dose of alone time in the wilderness, I really love making connections.
Read below for my work experience and skills!

Interests

Self development

Water sports

Fitness

Beach

Languages

Nature

History

Outdoor activities

Writing

Yoga / Wellness

Sailing / Boating

Sustainability

Plant care

Hitchhiking

Gardening

Hiking

Farming

Dancing

Culture

Cycling

Camping

Books

Animals

Adventure sports

Languages spoken

English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
Italian: Beginner

Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

DIY and building projects

Creating/ Cooking family meals

General Maintenance

Charity Work

Languages

Art Projects

Teaching

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Some knowledge of:  

Gardening

Babysitting and creative play

Life at a Farmstay

Eco Projects

Helping around the house

Animal Care

Hospitality/Tourism

More details about your skills

In a general sense I have a very hard working and friendly demeanour and genuinely want to help in anyway I can, so I am proud of doing a good job. Having worked many physically demanding jobs in the past I am capable, practical and very strong and not afraid of getting dirty or wet.

For the last year I have been working on a community farm in Auckland as the compost co-ordinator and farm worker and the year before that as a commercial gardener. Many of my previous workaways over the last 10 years have been working on the land in a practical gardening sense and I have done much of my own vegetable growing over the years using permaculture practices. So these are probably the areas I can most bring the most amount of skill and experience to!

After physical gardening work the most amount of work experience I have is with kids! I've worked as a nanny for many years when I was younger, as well as more recently working at an after school centre and doing kid's entertainment. I am very play focused and love getting kids outdoors but also very content doing arts and crafts. I have trained as a TEFL teacher being a native english speaker and have taught a range of ages and I love supporting people to feel more confident in their english speaking.

Other experience I have is working people facing roles, from hospitality; hostels, restaurants etc and as a caregiver. Having travelled the world, putting myself out of my comfort zone and meeting a variety of people I have gained really strong interpersonal skills and openmindedness, and I love meeting new people and generally get on with most people.
I am always keen to learn new skills and absorb new knowledge!!

Age

32

What else ...

I'm currently especially interested in learning about eco house building (cob or mud brick!!) I have done a previous workshop on this and done some research but I am super keen to learn more.
I would also love to get more into sailing, having only done a brief sailing trip 3 years ago.

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
  just hayfever which I have meds for

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  Special dietary requirements
  no