Help our family cultivate a countryside haven in Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

Detalles

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  Descripción

  Hi. Before we get into the details, please only apply if you have your own transport! We are in an isolated rural area, which is not on a bus route, so have found that Workawayers only really get the most out of staying with us and exploring the area if they can travel independently during their free time :) And now onto the details...
  
  We’re a family with three energetic young children living on a rural lifestyle property in Hawke’s Bay. Our goal is to slowly knock the property into shape and become as self-sufficient as possible, raising animals and growing food to feed our family and friends. This is an ongoing project, and there’s always something to do.
  
  Our home is busy and lively. We welcome Workawayers who are happy to integrate into family life, enjoy being around kids (ours are inquisitive and love to chat!), and are comfortable with animals. We value people with a good work ethic, who show initiative, and who take pride in what they do.
  
  What You’ll Be Helping With:
  
  Gardening & Landscaping – setting up gardens, planting, watering (hawkes bay is known for its long hot summers), weeding, maintaining gardens, and general property upkeep
  
  Animal Care – feeding and checking water for our pet sheep, caring for chickens (feeding, collecting eggs, ensuring water), and spending time with our three large friendly dogs (who love runs and adventures)
  
  Firewood & Outdoor Projects – splitting and stacking firewood, building new firewood storage, maintaining outdoor areas
  
  Household Tasks – occasional cooking, tidying and/or domestic chores
  
  House Sitting – during school holidays, we may ask you to stay on-site to care for animals while we get away with the kids
  
  What We Offer
  
  A warm and welcoming home in a beautiful rural setting surrounded by open space and nature
  
  Flexible working hours – you can plan your work around other activities as long as the work is completed
  
  Accommodation in a private room with a comfy bed, access to a full kitchen, bathroom, and laundry. You can also stay in your own self-contained vehicle if preferred
  
  Some food is provided – We will have a conversation on this.
  
  A chance to share culture, recipes, and stories – we love trying dishes from other parts of the world
  
  Who Will Fit In Here
  
  You’re reliable, hardworking, and not afraid of physical tasks
  
  You enjoy variety in your day and being outdoors
  
  You’re good with kids and animals and happy to pitch in wherever needed
  
  You appreciate rural life and the peace that comes with it
  
  If you’re ready to escape the hustle of the city, enjoy the beauty of Hawke’s Bay, and contribute to our project while being part of our family life, we’d love to hear from you.

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  Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  Jardinería

  Construcción y bricolaje

  Cuidado de animales

  Ayuda en una granja

  Cocinar para toda la familia

  Ayuda doméstica

  Mantenimiento general

  Cuidado de casas
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  Intereses

  

  Fitness

  

  Yoga / bienestar

  

  Montaña

  

  Sostenibilidad

  

  Autodesarrollo

  

  Mascotas

  

  Agricultura

  

  Eventos y sociedad

  

  Cultura

  

  Trabajo de caridad

  

  Historia

  

  Música

  

  Cuidado de plantas

  

  Fotografía

  

  Jardinería

  

  Bricolaje y manualidades

  

  Cocina y alimentación

  

  Ciclismo

  

  Deportes de equipo

  

  Animales

  

  Actividades al aire libre

  

  Naturaleza

  

  Senderismo

  

  Acampada

  

  Playa
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  Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  We both whakapapa Maori so in exchange we could help you understand more about our Maori culture, customs, traditions, beliefs, Waiata/songs and Reo Maori language.

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  Proyectos con niños

  En este proyecto podría haber niños. Para obtener más información, consulta nuestras directrices y consejos aquí.

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  Ayuda

  Hands-On Help Wanted, Gardening & some Animal Care on Our Hawke’s Bay Lifestyle Property
  
  We’re a family living on a rural property in Hawke’s Bay, slowly knocking it into shape. There’s always a project on the go, and we really value people with a good work ethic who enjoy getting stuck in and seeing results.
  
  What you’ll be helping with:
  Outdoor work – splitting/stacking firewood, setting up gardens, watering, weeding, planting, and general garden maintenance
  
  Animal care – feeding and checking water for our pet sheep, caring for our chickens (feeding, collecting eggs, ensuring they have water), and spending time with our three large friendly dogs (who love runs and adventures)
  
  Household tasks – occasional cooking, domestic help
  
  House sitting – during school holidays, we may ask you to stay on-site to feed animals and keep an eye on things so we can get away with the kids
  
  Who we are looking for:
  
  If you are reliable, hardworking, and happy to pitch in wherever needed
  
  Comfortable with physical tasks, animals, and a bit of variety in your day
  
  If you enjoy a mix of renovation, gardening, and animal care – all in a beautiful rural setting – we’d love to welcome you to our place.

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  Idiomas

  Idiomas hablados
  Inglés: Fluido
  Maori: Intermedio

  Este anfitrión ofrece intercambio de idiomas
  Este anfitrión ha indicado que está interesado en compartir su idioma o aprender otro.
  Ponte en contacto con él para obtener más información.
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  Alojamiento

  We have a welcoming home and hospitable hosts. You will have a private room with a comfy bed along with access to a full kitchen, laundry, and bathroom. You could also stay in your own self-contained vehicles or are welcome to camp (tent and bedding can be provided if needed).
  
  Flexible working hours – plan your work around other activities, as long as the agreed hours are completed. Therefore;
  Time to explore Hawke’s Bay’s beaches, wineries, and hiking trails.
  
  We are an omnivorous family, so vegan/vegetarian travellers won't really work for us - but we are open to the occasional plant based meal. We also bake a lot of our own bread so gluten intolerance is also a bit tricky for us to cater for.

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  Algo más...

  If you are looking to get out of the city and enjoy what rural NZ has to offer it doesn't get much better than this. We love to adventure and are more than happy to show you around at weekends. Given our location we advise that Workawayers have their own transport. Experience has taught us that we aren't a great fit for people without their own vehicle.
  
  There are lots of interesting trips around the area which can be experienced using us as a central hub. We are happy to help you plan your stay and find local experiences that suit your interests.
  
  Hawkes bay is a great Wine region, with beaches, many cycling trails and beautiful walks to stretch the legs.
  
  Driving to Hawke's Bay is a breeze from anywhere - and the scenery is not too shabby either!
  
  From the North/West: We're about 2 hours from Taupo on the Thermal Explorer Highway (SH5).
  From the East: Take the Pacific Coast Highway from Gisborne (SH2) into Northern Hawke's Bay and Wairoa.
  From the South: From Wellington, head up the Classic New Zealand Wine Trail (SH2) through the Wairarapa - you'll be in Central Hawke's Bay in just over 3hrs

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  Un poco más de información

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    Acceso a Internet

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    Acceso a Internet limitado

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    Tenemos animales

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    Somos fumadores

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    Puede alojar familias

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  Puede acoger a nómadas digitales

  We have a office space, printer etc that is available to use if necessary

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  Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas

  There is plenty of space for Campervans on our property

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  ¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?

  Más de dos

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  Mis animales / mascotas

  Lady, Lightning, Lily & Honey (1 año)

  Bottle-raised and overly friendly, they think they’re part of the family. These cheeky characters are living their best life, sneaking out of their paddock whenever they can and eating everything in sight.

  Tiki (5 años)

  Our big ginger ninja. He's elusive during the day, he prefers his own space and comes to life after dark. He’ll accept a cuddle, but only on his own terms.

  Benji (11 años)

  Benji is our gentle, friendly giant. At 11.5 years old, he’s more like an oversized cat. He loves being around the action but is usually found snoozing in the corner. He enjoys a lazy cuddle but is just as happy to relax in his own space, living out his days as a calm and loving companion.

  Marlo (2 años)

  Marlo is a bouncy, energetic, and eager-to-please Large Munsterlander. She’s also in training as a deer dog, loves fetch, running at full speed, and soaking up belly rubs. Despite her endless energy, she’s very gentle with children and always happy to snuggle after a good play

  Lad (2 años)

  He's an overly affectionate goofball – a Large Munsterlander who’s also a deer dog in training. Him and his sister, Marlo love running, adventures, and being part of whatever is happening around the property.

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