tarenmcleod

Travel information

We are currently

Description

Kia ora, we are originally from New Zealand but are doing a working holiday in Norway, so Norway will be home for the next year-ish!

Previously we lived and work in Innsbruck, Austria, for six months. We are now travelling by car to Tromsø as Alex has a job there as a Northern Lights photographer and guide! We have been living out of the car and tenting lots but now we want to find somewhere to base ourselves for a while before moving to Tromø!

Interests

Videography

Vegetarian or vegan

Sustainability

Photography

Art & design

Yoga / Wellness

Camping

Winter sports

Sailing / Boating

Nature

Mountain

Hiking

Cycling

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
German: Beginner

More details about my language interests
I am interested in learning Norwegian as I am living here!

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Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn

We're interested in:  

Charity Work

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Some knowledge of:  

DIY and building projects

Babysitting and creative play

Being an elderly companion

General Maintenance

Life at a Farmstay

Eco Projects

Animal Care

Hospitality/Tourism

Languages

Teaching

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Able to teach about:  

Gardening

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping around the house

Art Projects

Helping with Computers/ Internet

House sitting

More details about your skills

I love trying new things so have a wide skill set. I have experience in both retail, hospitality and cleaning. I volunteered in a vets in New Zealand and an animal shelter in Thailand, thus have experience caring for animals. Whilst in Japan I worked as a breakfast chef / bar tender / waitress at a hotel in Hakuba. I also have a physics degree with a minor in computing so am computer literate. I am a fast learner and hard worker.
I possess strong interpersonal skills, in that I value and respect every member of my team. My leadership has been recognized as I was promoted to manager after only working in my last job for 4 months. As the site manager I communicate between us the traffic controllers, the contractors, and the public. My enjoyment and aptitude for teamwork is evidenced through my commitment as a forward in my varsity hockey team for 4 years, and being an active part of Gems (Gender minorities) in STEM at Otago University. Currently I am volunteering for Wakatipu Wilding Pines, which involves cutting down pine trees (to protect the native flora).
Flexibility is a key component to my personality; I have enjoyed a wide range of summer employment, pushed personal boundaries on the Spirit of New Zealand and volunteered at an animal sanctuary in Thailand. I enjoy a challenge and recently started learning Spanish whilst travelling South America last summer.
Computer competency - Experience programming, using POS, Microsoft Office
Workplace First Aid Certificate
International Driver’s License, clean Full New Zealand License with over seven years of experience driving.

Age

29 & 31

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
  Vego/vegan:)