From: Germany
Individual account
New Zealand
15/10/2019 - 30/04/2021
Travelling
Canyoning, kayaking, hiking, longboarding, climbing, camping ...
Always up for any outdoor activities. Hit me up if you are looking for a hiking/adventure buddy
Kia ora, I am Steven (30) from Germany.
I am an active, easy-going and calm person who loves to be outside, enjoy nature and do all kinds of outdoor activities. I love going on adventures, learning new things and emracing new ideas from interesting people.
Back in Germany, I quit my job as a graphic designer, sold most of my belongings and started travelling around Europe in early May 2019. Since October I am travelling through New Zealand. As Covid19 spread, I stayed in New Zealand much longer than I ever expected. The people I've met, the experiences I've had, and the work I've done since I started travelling have had a huge impact on me.
I would fit best in a quiet and remote place where I can be outside and physically work most of the time, and I am particularly interested in Permaculture Design and natural building.
Charity Work
Language practice
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Helping with Computers/ Internet
I graduated with a Bachelor's degree in computer science in media at the end of 2016, and then worked as a graphic designer for over two years. During that time I also helped a friend build/renovate a house and learned a lot about craftsmanship.
During my WorkAway stays, I helped on a construction site, built a staircase on a slope in a garden, built a fence for a pig pen and a horse barn, made a concrete foundation, cooked, helped milk goats, cleaned sanitary facilities, painted walls, a ceiling and a house, helped build a straw bale house, chopped wood, took care of kids and dogs, and did many jobs in the garden like pruning, mowing, planting and weeding.
I would consider myself a handyman with advanced skills and can handle all kinds of tools: Weed eater, hedge trimmer, skil, chain and other saws, hammer, grinder, drill, ax... I am always happy to expand my skills and knowledge.
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
30
German
I am patient and reliable, an animal-loving person, hobby photographer and enjoy playing various card and board games such as canasta, skat, risk and chess.
I love all kinds of sports and activities, from snowboarding and longboarding to playing frisbee, hiking, slacklining, kayaking and rock climbing. I always enjoy trying and learning something new , pushing my limits and getting out of my comfort zone. My most recent challenge was walking the length of the South Island, which was an amazing experience in many ways.
I am able to prepare some meals, but have limited cooking skills and am always excited to try all types of local cuisine.
It became essential to me to live a healthy, simple and sustainable life.
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
No
Special dietary requirements
No, I eat everything
