Emma & Harriet

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Hi! We’re Emma (26) and Harriet (28), two sisters from the UK who’ve just arrived in New Zealand.
We’re hoping to make New Zealand our permanent home one day and are excited to explore the country while figuring out where we might want to settle long-term. We’re looking to travel, work, and discover new experiences along the way. Both hardworking and easygoing, we approach life with a sense of adventure and a can-do attitude.

About Us:

Emma – Scuba diver, Nature Lover and Marketing Expert🌊
After living and working in London most of my life, I have left city life behind to travel and explore. Keen to share my skills built from my career in marketing, travel and event management, I am looking to work freelance along the way. I've spent the last eight weeks travelling Indonesia and learning the culture (and the language!) and am on a mission to cross off all seven continents – just two left to go! I’m a certified scuba diver, and I love fitness, beach life, and am learning to surf (work in progress!). When I’m not adventuring, I enjoy yoga, meditation, and cooking.

Harriet – Sailor, Watersports Instructor and Guest Management ⛵
I’m a Yachtmaster Offshore-certified sailor who’s sailed around the world. I’m also a windsurfing and dinghy sailing instructor, and learning to kite surf (I have my own kitesurf kit with me). I love being outdoors, whether it’s swimming, hiking, or climbing. I have a background in hospitality, managing luxury ski chalets, and am passionate about holistic health and nutrition. I also adore all animals! I am keen to learn about living sustainably off grid and growing my own food.

We both lead healthy, active lifestyles and deeply value being connected to nature. We would like to set up our own retreat in the future, so are keen to learn skills to contribute to that along the way. We’re eager to bring our skills and energy to meaningful projects, combining a strong work ethic, enthusiasm, and a genuine passion for learning and helping, along with a diverse range of experiences.

If you think we could be a good fit or have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. We look forward to hearing from you!

Interests

Gardening

Dancing

Photography

Cycling

Farming

DIY & crafts

Outdoor activities

Sustainability

Mountain

Pets

Sailing / Boating

Animals

Videography

Van life

Self development

Events & social

Culture

Charity work

Writing

Books

Cooking & food

Blogging

Yoga / Wellness

Water sports

Nature

Hiking

Fitness

Beach

Adventure sports

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Beginner
Indonesian: Beginner

More details about my language interests
Emma is a certified TEFL teacher.

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Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn

We're interested in:  

Eco Projects

House sitting

Art Projects

Gardening

Life at a Farmstay

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Some knowledge of:  

Helping around the house

Creating/ Cooking family meals

DIY and building projects

Animal Care

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Able to teach about:  

Teaching

Hospitality/Tourism

Helping with Computers/ Internet

Charity Work

More details about your skills

We bring a diverse range of skills, gained through years of work, travel, and personal development:

• Watersports & Sailing: Harriet is a Yachtmaster Offshore-certified sailor and a windsurfing and dinghy sailing instructor. We are both certified scuba divers, eager to explore New Zealand’s dive sites.
• Practical Skills: Emma is a qualified TEFL teacher with experience teaching English abroad. We have both been involved in various DIY projects. Harriet has experience handling large dogs and loves caring for animals.
• Hospitality & Tourism: Harriet has extensive experience managing luxury ski chalets and yachts, and is comfortable with guest hosting, cooking, and hospitality support.
• Business & Administration: Emma brings a range of business skills, including social media management, content writing, event and travel planning, graphic design, and extensive experience leading charitable projects.
• Outdoor Activities & Wellness: We both enjoy staying active, with interests in hiking, climbing, and yoga. We also have a broad knowledge of fitness and nutrition, which we’d be happy to share.
• Adaptability & Enthusiasm: We’re friendly, reliable, and always eager to take on new challenges. With a positive, proactive approach, we’re excited to bring our skills and energy to any project.

Age

27 & 28

What else ...

We’re both available to start anytime and can commit to stays ranging from a few weeks to a few months, depending on the project.

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  Special dietary requirements
  Harriet is intolerant to wheat and gluten.