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Jobs
The HIT travel directory has a number of work opportunities offered by hosts.
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Auckland - Auckland City - AUCKLAND: "Kodesh Trust B&B" – Stevens, Geoff & Gayle |
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Normal Prices: Single room - $40 / un-suite - $60. $5 HIT discount (if you bring your own beddings). Tenting ($5 p”p for HIT members)– also available.
Laundry – available. 10Km from central Auckland. Good public transport available. |
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Cooking & basic household work (in return for accommodation & food) may be available from time to time. |
| For bookings call (09) 828 5672 & to claim your discount show your HIT card(s) on arrival. 31b Cradock St, Avondale, Auckland. |
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Central West - Central Waikato - WAITETUNA VALLEY (RD1 RAGLAN): |
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We’re both 56. X is an air condition installer & Y – a home executive. We can host up to 3 people at a time. Length of stay - open. Shared & basic facilities. Tenting / vans - welcome! $5 p"p a night. Laundry & internet – available. 7 acres 22Km East Raglan. |
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Only passing through? – Pop-in for a refreshment stop and travel suggestions! |
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Looking for a job? For those looking to stay longer we can offer accommodation and food in return for some practical help around the property. |
| Quote your Membership No(s) when calling & show your HIT card(s) on arrival! |
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Central West - Central Waikato - GORDONTON (RD1 HAMILTON): |
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Number of guests & length of stay – open. Shared & basic facilities. Campervans & tenting - welcome! Meals & wireless internet - available. $5 p”p a night.
X is 40, Y - 37 & we’re farmers. We have 7 children ages 12 - 3. We are in Gordonton which is on SH1b, 10Km North of Hamilton. |
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Only passing through? – Pop-in for a refreshment stop! |
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Stay longer – in return for some practical help! |
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Join us for Shabbat! |
| Quote your Membership No(s) when calling & show your HIT card(s) on arrival. |
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Central West - King Country - MAROKOPA: |
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We can host up to 7 people at a time. Length of stay – open. Shared facilities (guests have their own toilet & shower). Campervans & tenting – available.
We’re both 59, having 1,360 acres’ sheep & beef farm 8Km North of Marokopa. Our farm, with beautiful views, has a river running through it, and is close to Marokopa Falls, Natural Bridge, Marokopa Beach & 45 minutes from Waitomo Caves. |
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Only passing through? – Pop-in for a refreshment stop! Also, farm tours & 4x4 - Guests are welcome to participate in farm activities! |
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For those wanting to stay longer – accommodation & food in return for some practical help on the farm. |
| Quote your Membership No(s) when calling & show your HIT card(s) on arrival. |
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Central West - King Country - RD1 PIOPIO: |
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I have a guests room with 2 single beds, so can host 1-2 people in the house (and more in their own tents / campervans). Length of stay – open. $5 p”p a night.
I’m (X) 55, easy-going, sheep & beef farmer. I have 1 bike you can use. My 1000 sheep / 100 cattle farm is only 5Km out of Piopio. Pick-up / drop-off to / from town – available. |
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For those wanting to stay longer I can offer accommodation & meals in return for some practical help around the house / farm. |
| Quote your Membership No(s) when calling & show your HIT card(s) on arrival. |
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Central West - King Country - WAITOMO CAVES: General Store – Pilgrim, Guy & Christable |
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Some help in the store may be needed at times in return for accommodation & food! |
| Just call (07) 878 8613 / (021) 358 939 & to claim your discount show your HIT card(s) on arrival. 15 Caves Rd, Waitomo Caves. |
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Central West - East Waikato - GORDON: |
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We can host up to 6 people at a time in self-contained facilities. Campervans & tenting – also available. Length of stay – open. Laundry & wireless internet – available
X is 58, Y - 52 and we’re dairy farmers. We have a large farm in beautiful setting beneath the Kaimai Ranges, with native bush and streams, ½ way between Matamata and Te Aroha (18Km away). |
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Only passing through? – Pop-in for a refreshment stop! |
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Stay longer – in return for some practical help on the farm! |
| Quote your Membership No(s) when calling & show your HIT card(s) on arrival! |
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Bay of Plenty - South Bay of Plenty - RD1 OPOTIKI (WAIRATA): |
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I’m a Maori woman, 54, and have 2 children ages 23 & 18, living with me. $5 p”p a night. I have a self-contained caravan for my guests and can host up to 3 people at a time. Length of stay – open.
Wairata is on SH2, 41Km South of Opotiki toward Gisborne. 3 acres property, in the bush, right by Oparo River (good for trout fishing & kayaking) with Hazelnuts orchard & other fruit trees. |
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Israeli travelers are welcome to stay longer, as I always need practical help around the property – in return for accommodation & food. |
| Quote your Membership No(s) when calling & show your HIT card(s) on arrival! |
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East Coast - North Hawkes Bay - NUHAKA: |
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We can host up to 4 people at a time. Length of stay - by arrangement. Shared & basic facilities / tenting. Meals & laundry – available. $5 p”p a night.
We are family of 4 living on a small farm (18 dunam). Nuhaka is situated on SH2, 42Km East of Wairoa. Public transport available once a day. Pick-up / Drop-off to / from Nuhaka Store – available. |
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Only passing through? Pop-in for a refreshment stop and travel suggestions!
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For those wanting to stay longer – accommodation & food in return for some practical help around the house / farm! |
| Quote your Membership No(s) when calling & show your HIT card(s) on arrival! |
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East Coast - North Hawkes Bay - WAIROA: |
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We’re an older couple, own and operate 8 acre citrus orchard. We also have bees, free range ducks, chooks and numerous other animals.
At times we can offer accommodation & food in return for 4-6hrs daily helping in and around the house and orchard. We live at the Eastern edge of town, 10 minutes from the beach. |
| Quote your Membership No(s) when calling & show your HIT card(s) on arrival! |
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Central Plateau - Ruapehu District - RD1 MAITERE: |
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We can host up to +4 people in a self-contained unit. Campervans & tenting – Welcome! Minimum stay of 3 nights – recommended!. Self-contained facilities (a room with double bed + a room with 3 single beds). Tenting & campervans – also available. Mountain bikes & laundry - available. $5 p”p a night.
X is 50, Y – 52 and we’re running a 3,800 acre farm 54Km NW of Taumarunui. Our 2 young children (ages 18 & 17) work at home. We’re in a remote location, so you should have your own car and bring your own food & gear! |
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Only passing through? – Pop-in for a refreshment stop! Also, your opportunity to share in farm activities! |
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For those wanting to stay longer – accommodation & food in return for some practical help! |
| Quote your Membership No(s) when calling & show your HIT card(s) on arrival! |
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Central Plateau - Ruapehu District - RD7 MANGAWEKA (UPPER KAWHATAU): |
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We can host up to 4 people at a time. Length of stay –open . Self-contained & shared facilities. Tenting / motor homes – welcome! $5 p”p a night. Meal (extra $5 p”p), laundry & internet – available.
We’re in our late 40’s. Our youngest girl, 9, lives at home. We have a sheep & beef farm in the stunning Kawhatau Valley. |
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Only passing through? – Pop-in for a refreshment stop! |
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At times we need workers for picking, packing & pruning peaches in our orchard. Hourly rate. Working Holiday Visa Required. 2 month minimum commitment. Interviews in January. |
| Quote your Membership No(s) when calling & show your HIT card(s) on arrival! |
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South West - Manawatu - RD7 FEILDING: |
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We can host up to 4 people (or more!) for up to 4 days at a time. Shared facilities. Unmarried couples – in separate rooms. Campervans / motor-homes / tenting - available. Meal (for extra $5 p”p), laundry & internet – available. $5 p”p a night.
X, 42, is a Restaurant owner / chef & Y, 43, is a housewife. We have 6 children ages 16 - baby. We have a 3 acre section and a large, old, beautiful character home! We're on SH54, about 5Km North of Feilding & 3Km South of Cheltenham. |
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For those wanting to stay longer – accommodation & food in return for some practical help! |
| Quote your Membership No(s) when calling & show your HIT card(s) on arrival! |
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South West - Manawatu - FOXTON: |
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We prefer to host 1-2 people at a time but can accommodate up to 4 people if necessary. Length of stay – open. Shared facilities. Tenting & campervans – welcome! Unmarried couples – in separate rooms. Laundry & internet – available. $5 p”p a night.
X is 46, Y – 45 and our daughter - 11. Old country villa, comfortable & clean on a 3 acre farmlet in a residential area, 5 minutes walk to town centre. |
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We have horses & will be happy to take you horse riding (conditions apply). |
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Stay longer and help around in return for accommodation & food… |
| Quote your Membership No(s) when calling & show your HIT card(s) on arrival! |
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Southland - Stewart Island - STEWART ISLAND: “Island B&B” - Carstensen, Pete |
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I run our older style house, which was built in 1907, as a small B&B place (only 6 people!). My 20 acre property, which I develope are about 15 minutes walk from Halfmoon Bay.
Normal price (B&B): $35 p”p a night, but my discount to HIT members: only $15 p”p (bed only) / $5 p”p tenting. |
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Only passing through? – Pop-in for a refreshment stop! |
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Option: stay for FREE, in return for some practical help! |
| You can book first on (03) 219 1041 or just knock on my door… To claim your discount - show your HIT card(s) on arrival! “Island B&B”, 50 Hicks Rd, Stewart Island. |
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Wellington - Wellington City and Suburbs - WELLINGTON: |
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We’re a couple with 2 children (one with special needs) living within walking distance from City Centre. We can host 1 person (or a couple) in a separate self-contained flat. Minimum stay |
| Quote your Membership No(s) when calling & show your HIT card(s) on arrival! |
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Nelson - Central Nelson - STANLEY BROOK: Squire, John & Maree |
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House to yourselves! Home away from home… Just opening! Our 4 bedroom farm-stay holiday home (accommodates up to 12 people) is 140yrs old, clean & comfortable. Normal prices: $30 p”p a night in a bed. We offer 50% HIT discount!
BBQ, hot tub, internet & linen (with small extra charge) – are available. Close to national parks & the beautiful Motueka River. We're approx 7Km North of Tapawera Village / 10Km South of Woodstock. Look for the “Wild Tracks” signs and follow them! |
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Only passing through? – Pop-in for a refreshment stop! |
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Opportunity to stay longer and help on the farm in return for accommodation & food (4hrs a day, 6 days a week, minimum – 1 week, maximum 2 people) – enquire first! |
| For bookings call (03) 522 4950 & to claim your discount show your HIT card(s) on arrival. Rapid 109, Upper Stanley Brook Rd, Stanley Brook (RD2 Wakefield). |
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Canterbury - South Canterbury - PEEL FOREST: “Peel Forest Homestays” – Deans, Steve & Jenny |
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We run our home as a small homestay (only 4 people) + self-contained backpackers (6 people). Bring your own bedding! We are 25Km North of Geraldine.
Normal prices are: $60 p”p (B&B) / $30 p”p (bed only) / $15 p"p (tenting). Our special to HIT members: $40 p”p (B&B) / $20 p”p (bed only) / $10 p”p (tenting / campervans). For enquiries, directions and other information, please check our website: www.peelforestfarmstay.com |
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Only passing through? – Pop-in for a refreshment stop! |
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Option: FREE board & food in return for some practical help around the property. |
| For bookings call (03) 696 3509 & to claim your discount show your HIT card(s) on arrival! “Peel Forest Homestays”, 33 Rangitata Gorge Rd, Peel Forest. |
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Otago - Central Otago - RD1 ROXBURGH: ”Kerrimuir Orchard” - Fuehrer, Udo |
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Backpackers accommodation – also available. |
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Looking for a job? Cherries / apricots / nectarines & apples orchard. Fruit picking, thinning & pruning. Seasonal work (October – April). Payment on contract basis: picking – per kilo and pruning & thinning – per tree. Work permit & IRD Number required. |
| Just call (03) 446 8117 (Udo) / (021) 032 9260 (David - Orchard manager) & show your HIT card(s) on arrival. “Kerrimuir Orchard”, Kinaston Rd, RD1 Roxburgh. |
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Otago - Central Otago - ROXBURGH: “The Commercial Hotel & Backpackers” – Kerr, John & Pat |
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Older style hotel renovated into Backpackers… Internet café facilities & game room. Centraly located. Normal prices $25 p”p a night / $98 a week, 10% HIT discount! |
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Lots of seasonal work (fruit picking) around the area between November & May! |
| For bookings call (03) 446 8160 & to claim your discount - show your HIT card(s) on arrival! “The Commercial Hotel & Backpackers”, 106 Scotland St, Roxburgh. |
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Otago - Central Otago - ROXBURGH: |
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We have a self-contained accommodation for our guests with 2 rooms which can accommodate 4 people each, so we can host up to 4 people at a time and more in their own tents / campervans as we also have 2 outside power points. Length of stay – open.
X is 57, Y – 55 and we’re both retired. $10 p”p a night (bed) / $5 p”p (tent / van). Laundry – available. Situated on 1¼ acre of land with a veggie garden and good mountain views. |
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Only passing through? – Pop-in for a refreshment stop! |
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We can help with finding casual work in a near-by orchard... |
| Quote your Membership No(s) when calling & show your HIT card(s) on arrival! |
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