Animal care, gardening, DIY, housekeeping – Kaikoura

Job Description

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

A voluntary exchange for one – starting late-August, and another one early Sept.

80-ish animals to look after, large vegetable garden (we start weeding & planting now, for the upcoming summer – you can enjoy what we produce), DIY and projects, plus some occasional paid housekeeping in our six unusual rental units (yurt, tipi, train carriage, etc). Occasional paid hours now, rising through Sept, and heaps during summer!

On-site private accommodation included (two private double bedrooms, or single shepherd hut) – with: laundry, heating, and electricity + living-basics (soaps, 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, projects & gardening = you volunteer 4 hours/day for 6 days – so you get one day off per week (more time off can be arranged).
Housekeeping & DIY = PAID hours, if you have WHV, IRD, bank account. These hours are up to 50% of every working day, depending on accommodation bookings, check-outs, 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, CV (resume), 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