Help us setting up our rural home in New Zealand

Top Host: This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Connect with the locals: 5 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Learn about sustainability: 5 travelers learned about sustainability working with this host
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

20h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 3 weeks

The Experience

We recently bought a property and have hundred of projects... and a 2 years old toddler. We would love to have hosts able to help for random tasks that we can adjust to your skills: maintaining and creating gardens, building furniture, organising the inside, planting trees, cleaning house , cooking, entertaining kid... We are willing to have you feeling part of the family, share meals and side activities if you wish.

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Requirements

Beginner English or Beginner French
Between 18 and 40 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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6 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Homestay

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

5 Meeting locals
5 Learning about sustainability
5 Get in touch with nature
3 Practicing English
3 Developing environmental awareness
3 Immersing in the local culture

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

6 12. Responsible consumption and production
3 14. Life below water
1 13. Climate action

Claudia

Chile

I had a very pleasant stay at the home, I felt very welcome and part of the family. I really enjoyed the tasks assigned to me which varied from housekeeping, gardening and a bit of carpentry depending on the needs as they arose. They are a very nice and attentive family, I loved sharing with them and especially the moments of dinner together.

2 months ago

Linzy

United States

My experience was so unbelievably amazing!! They have gone out of their way to make me feel welcome and accommodate for any needs I may of had. They always made sure I was comfortable with the tasks and also that I had enough time to explore the local area (which I love.) Basile is such a smart little boy and so fun to spend time with. They remind me so much of my own family and it was really comforting to have that dynamic. My home away from home! I will cherish this part of my trip forever!

3 months ago

Gustavo

Brazil

I can't express enough here how much I loved this experience and how welcome Agathe, Clement and Basile made me feel both in New Zealand and in theirs house! I strongly recommend it for everyone that wants to live in a peaceful and beautiful environment for a few weeks, while you help a family on they day-to-day life. I really don't have nothing to complain about anything, it was a awesome experience, that I would do more times, and I'm sure that I made 3 great friends in this world (2 and a half yet haha) Thank you for everything guys, it was a pleasure to share those weeks with you!

4 months ago

Agathe Clement and little Basile replied

Thanks for your nice words! It was great having you, always in a good mood and happy to help. Hopefully everything will go well for you in NZ. You can come back anytime. Highly recommend Gustavo to other worldpackers hosts.

Julia

United States

My time with Agathe, Clement, and little Basile was nothing but welcoming. They truly welcomed me into their home with open arms, delicious meals, and local knowledge. I learned so much about sustainability and eco conscious living. I highly recommend this position for anyone who is looking to slow down and really immerse themselves in the local community and live a slow rural life for a few weeks. I even got to learn a bit more about French culture and learn a few French words. weeks. The work is straight forward and they appreciate any assistance they can get. Overall a very enjoyable stay

7 months ago

Olivia

United States

Agathe & Clement made me feel like family. They are so kind and friendly. We worked on building up the garden, weeding, cleaning the house. They are very flexible with the work that needs to be done. I learned so much about sustainability and was able to practice speaking French! They also took me along for some great hikes and have the best recommendations for the area. There are so many kiwi birds in the area. You'll almost certainly hear one or two at night.

7 months ago

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