Animal Care Worker

Wacky Stays

Listing on KiwiQuest Jobs

Agriculture & Farm Work$28.0/h3 months ago
Kaikoura, Canterbury, New Zealand

Work Style

Physical8/10
Social5/10
Technical3/10
Creative4/10
Outdoor9/10
Pace5/10
Structure6/10
Pressure4/10
Travel1/10
Hours6/10

Description

A voluntary exchange position caring for 80+ animals, maintaining unusual rental units, and assisting with gardening and DIY projects.

Responsibilities

  • Care for 80+ animals on property
  • Clean six unusual rental units (yurt, tipi, train carriage)
  • Maintain large vegetable garden
  • Complete DIY projects and property maintenance
  • Assist with meal preparation
  • Provide nursing care support

Requirements

  • Physical fitness for outdoor work
  • Team player attitude
  • One month minimum commitment
  • Working Holiday Visa, IRD, and bank account for paid hours
  • Ability to work with animals

Benefits

  • Private on-site accommodation included
  • Laundry, heating, and electricity provided
  • $70/week food allowance (increases to $100/week after 4 weeks)
  • Free wi-fi access
  • Fresh produce from on-site garden
  • One day off per week
  • Hourly rate increases to $28/hr after 6 weeks
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