Francis

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Description

Hi I'm Frankie!

I'm a 26-year-old New Zealand born, Swiss and New Zealand citizen with a motivation to spend part of 2025 exploring new cultures, making meaningful connections with people from foreign countries, teaching others about New Zealand culture, and contributing to unique projects.

I’ve spent my whole life living in New Zealand and have worked the past few years in infrastructure advisory consulting where I specialise in economic analysis, particularly focused on how New Zealand can decarbonise through improved environmentally friendly infrastructure.

I am starting my Masters in Spatial/Transport/Environmental Economics in August 2025 at Vrije University Amsterdam. Before I start the masters I have a deep desire to get involved in meaningful projects, particularly getting my hands dirty and spending time outside before I have to be back studying inside!

I am young, fit and strong and believe I have so much to offer those who need the help.

What I Can Offer:

Practical Skills: An eagerness to take on new tasks, whether it’s helping with renovations, gardening, DIY projects, or supporting small businesses. I have extensive work experience in multiple different sectors such as being a kitchen hand/chef, labourer, road-worker, warehouse worker, and paper-runner.
People Skills: Friendly, open-minded, and a great communicator, I enjoy working with others and learning from diverse perspectives.
Professional Skills: Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills honed through my career in economics and infrastructure.

What I Enjoy:
When I’m not working, you can find me exploring my love for sports and the outdoors (I'm always either playing basketball/football, walking, running, cycling, fishing or fixing/building something), trying to cook up delicious meals, or planning my next adventure. I’m also passionate about being involved in bettering, Beach Haven, my community in the North Shore Auckland.

Why Workaway?
I’m excited to use my skills and enthusiasm to give back to the communities I visit. Whether it's helping with your family farm, assisting with eco-projects, building things, or simply lending a hand with day-to-day tasks, I’m ready to get my hands dirty and get stuck in.

I look forward to meeting amazing hosts and contributing to incredible experiences through Workaway!

Interests

Culture

Cycling

Events & social

Self development

Water sports

Music

Sustainability

Team sports

Outdoor activities

Nature

Mountain

Languages

History

Hiking

Gardening

Fitness

Farming

Camping

Carpentry

Cooking & food

Beach

Animals

Adventure sports

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
German: Beginner

More details about my language interests
Interested in learning German, Dutch and Scandinavian languages.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Being an elderly companion

Eco Projects

Teaching

Hospitality/Tourism

Life at a Farmstay

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Some knowledge of:  

Animal Care

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping with Computers/ Internet

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Able to teach about:  

Gardening

DIY and building projects

Helping around the house

General Maintenance

More details about your skills

DIY
Gardening
Building
Labouring
Painting
Farm work
Pet care
Anything physical (lifting/moving)

Age

26

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