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Work Exchange Programs in Oceania with Worldpackers

12 opportunities found

Homestay Fairlie, New Zealand

General Helper in the stunning Mackenzie District

25h/week Gardening

At least 1 week Private Room 3 meals

Higher approval

Homestay Tweed Shire Council, Australia

Living & working on the edge of Gondwana Rainforest northern NSW

30h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening

From 3 to 6 weeks Private Room 3 meals

Homestay Sunshine Coast Regional, Australia

Help us and stay in our private Caravan in the Sunshine Coast

20h/week Building & Repairing Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening

At least 7 days Private Room

4.5
Top Host
Higher approval

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Hospitality Mount Seaview, Australia

Come help our beautiful resort, 1hr from Port Macquarie

20h/week Kitchen Hand Painting & Decorating Cleaning Housekeeping

From 2 to 12 weeks Private Room

4.5
Higher approval

Homestay Whitsunday Regional, Australia

Help us around our house and enjoy the sunny Australian weather.

21h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening

From 1 to 3 weeks Private Room 3 meals

4.5
Higher approval

Homestay Lower Kaimai, New Zealand

Help us and enjoy nature off the grid in Aotearoa New Zealand :)

20h/week Painting & Decorating Farming Building & Repairing Gardening

At least 1 week Tent 3 meals

4.5
Higher approval

Guest House Elphinstone, Australia

Gardening, revegetation, weed eradication & gardening.

25h/week Housekeeping Gardening Cleaning

At least 2 weeks Private Room 1 meal

5.0
Top Host

Camping Crescent Head, Australia

Handy person at our beach side campground

24h/week Building & Repairing

From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals

4.5
Top Host
High demand

Camping Crescent Head, Australia

Come help our remote campground surrounded by lush landscapes!

24h/week Night Shift Administration Reception

At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals

4.5
Top Host
High demand

Camping Crescent Head, Australia

Ground crew at Aussie beachside campground

24h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Gardening

At least 4 weeks Tent 3 meals

4.5
Top Host
High demand

Hostel Agnes Water, Australia

Bus Pick UP

14h/week Tour Guide Cleaning Reception

At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm

5.0
Top Host
Higher approval

Surf Camp Dunedin, New Zealand

Help us with our ongoing creative building and gardening project

20h/week Building & Repairing Gardening

At least 1 week Tent

5.0
Higher approval
Needs help immediately

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How to Work in Oceania

Oceania is the smallest continent of them all and is made up of Australia, New Zealand, and a large group of islands that are divided into Melanesia, Polynesia and Micronesia. With the increase of young people migrating there, the region has become more sought after for work exchange. With beautiful beaches and tropical climate, the more developed countries of Australia and New Zealand that receive more tourists are where you can exchange work for accommodation in hostels or inns and enjoy the most beautiful scenery of the continent!

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Tips for Work Exchange in Oceania

Famous for its beautiful beaches and good quality of life, mainly in Australia and New Zealand, Oceania has become one of the main tourist spots in the world. In addition to this and because the region is so safe, it's perfect for those that want to travel alone and work abroad. To see this charming region as well as save money, apply for one of the available positions and get accommodation in exchange for a few hours of work.

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