Animal care, housekeeping, DIY and gardening

Job Description

KAIKOURA – animal care, housekeeping, DIY, projects, gardening.

A voluntary exchange for one, two, or couple – two positions (PLUS OVERTIME SALARY) – starting early June 2025
80+ animals to look after, six unusual rental units to clean (yurt, tipi, train carriage, etc), large vegetable garden (you can enjoy what we all produce), DIY and projects.
On-site private accommodation included (two private double bedrooms, or single shepherd hut) – with: laundry, heating, and electricity + living-basics (soap, toilet rolls, tea, coffee, etc), staff shared: Shower-room, kitchen, and common room (with sofa, large TV, blu-ray, surround system). Free wi-fi.
Animal care & gardening = you volunteer EITHER: 4 hours/day for 7 days, OR 6 hours/day for 5 days (so 2 days off/week).
Housekeeping & DIY = PAID overtime = if you have WHV, IRD, bank account, these hours will be paid. Overtime hours vary from about: 2hr/day (winter), up to about 5hrs/day (Christmas, Easter & school holidays), depending on accommodation bookings, weather, etc. PLUS more PAID hours if you cover for other staff taking days off.
Volunteers receive $70/week each cash allowance for food, topped up by free on-site food. Increases to $100 after four weeks.
Long term preferred, one month minimum.
Location = 1km from river walk/cycle route, 3km from beach, 4km from Kaikoura town centre, 4km from mountains (so spectacular views).
Please message with summary of your background, current location and situation, any notice period? Send me your email address and phone number, and I will send you a full description? I look forward to working with you. Kevin