Animal Care, Housekeeping, Diy Projects, Gardening In Kaikoura

Wacky Stays & Llama Trekking; Marlborough; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A unique animal care location in Marlborough, New Zealand is seeking a volunteer to care for over 40 animals, maintain eclectic rental units, and manage a large vegetable garden. Accommodation and a weekly cash allowance for food are included. Ideal for those looking for an immersive experience in animal care and rural living. Long-term commitment is preferred.

Benefits

Private accommodation

Weekly cash allowance for food

Access to shared facilities

Qualifications

• Experience in animal care with diverse species including llamas and alpacas.
• Basic cleaning and housekeeping skills for rental units.
• Gardening skills for maintaining a vegetable garden.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for over 40 farm animals every day.
• Clean and maintain six unique rental units.
• Assist with DIY tasks and gardening projects.

Job description

Kaikoura - Animal Care, Housekeeping, DIY, and Gardening

We are offering a voluntary exchange with one position left to fill, starting now or as soon as possible. The role includes looking after 80+ animals, cleaning six unusual rental units (yurt, tipi, train carriage, etc.), and maintaining a large vegetable garden.

On-site private accommodation is included, featuring two private double bedrooms or a single shepherd hut, with laundry, heating, electricity, and living basics. Staff shared facilities include a shower room, kitchen, and common room with a sofa, large TV, and free wi-fi.

The animal care and gardening responsibilities require 4 hours of volunteer work per day, 6 days a week, with one day off. Housekeeping and DIY tasks are paid, up to 50% of the working day, depending on accommodation bookings and other factors.

Volunteers receive a weekly cash allowance of $70 for food, topped up by free on-site food, increasing to $100 after four weeks. We prefer long-term commitments, with a minimum stay of one month.

The location is 1km from the river walk/cycle route, 3km from the beach, 4km from Kaikoura town centre, and 4km from the mountains, offering spectacular views.

About the Role

• Animal care: 40+ farm animals, including sheep, llama, alpaca, pigs, chickens, ducks, and a collie dog
• Housekeeping: cleaning six unusual rental units
• DIY and projects
• Gardening: HUGE raised bed vegetable garden and poly tunnel

Staff facilities include two double rooms, one single bed shepherd hut, shared kitchen, bathroom, and common room with sofa and HUGE TV.