Host Families NZ

26/08/2024

✅Receive help with childcare for 15 hours a week in exchange for providing room and full board to a student eager to learn and assist.
✅ Registration is FREE.
Learn more: [email protected]

05/06/2024

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/high-costs-push-more-homeowners-to-seek-homestay-students-and-flatmates/YZDB77GTEBEL5B25OSMA2AENWQ/

Homestay students or flatmates helping people cope with rising costs.

12/04/2024

28/09/2023

CLARIFYING: Wellington families only
Does anyone have a spare room in exchange for a helping hand from an international student? We have a few German/Switzerland students coming to NZ to participate in the Demi Pair programme. They will study for 15 hours in a language school and help with childcare for 15 hours. In exchange, you will need to provide a fully furnished room and three meals daily. If you are interested, please get in touch with us via email at [email protected] or call 021 026 91882. We are looking forward to hearing from you.

Kind regards,
Carol

The Demi Pair Training Scheme is an exciting opportunity for New Zealand families to host a student and experience another culture in your home.

28/06/2023

Host Families NZ is looking for caring families in Nelson and Richmond areas. If you know anyone who has a spare room and wants to earn extra money while accommodating international students, please get in touch with us.

You can email us via [email protected] or call 021 026 91882. We'd love to hear from you.

29/05/2020

20/02/2020

This is so sweet. 😍

Thank you so much Jlima and Richard for taking good care of our Japanese student.

20/08/2019

Calling families in Waiheke Island, Devonport, and Hauraki!! Please apply online now:

24/07/2019

This position is responsible for supporting the efficient, safe, and optimal operation of a Homestay Program (recruiting new host families and assessing host families that are hosting Under 18 students)

Core objectives include:

• Matches students with homestay families. Works with the students and families to assist with the cultural, social and emotional integration of the homestay situation. Deals effectively with conflict situations and assists with the communication process.

• Conducts home visits 2 times per year for all host families that are accommodating Under 18 years old students or when it’s requested by the Education Provider.

• Provide the families with the information about the student(s) arriving to their home.

• Communicate any new information to the families and student regarding the program, changes of schedule, new student arrival, etc.

• Be available to hear any issues or concerns by student or family about the living situation and maintain neutrality and professionalism.

• Relocates a student to a different homestay family in a case of incompatibility.

• Acts as a liaison between HFNZL, parents and host families and corresponds directly with these parties via telephone, in person or email.

Skills and competencies

• Communicate honestly, clearly, accurately, coherently and concisely.

• Maintain appropriate relationships

• Be sensitive to the cultural values of the student and family

• Demonstrate an appropriate level of self confidence when performing assigned tasks

• Use appropriate language (written and oral)

• Be receptive to constructive criticism

Request assistance as needed
• accomplish objectives effectively within time frame given, and carry out administrative duties within portfolio in an efficient and timely manner.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
You will need a current NZ Driver's Licence
The hours of work are Monday to Friday 9.00am – 5.00pm

Please send your CV and cover letter to [email protected]