Mature, Self-Employed, and Caring House Sitter with Community Values

About

Kia ora, my name is Lily from Tolaga Bay

I’m a self-employed consultant working in community-led projects and digital innovation, with a deep respect for people, place and planet.  I’m the founder of Tolaga Bay Innovation www.tolaga.org supporting grassroots entrepreneurship nationwide.  I am also leading a project to restore the historic Tolaga Bay Inn for the benefit of whānau and the wider community — so I know what it means to look after something precious.

I can now work remotely which provides flexibility in my work/life schedule.

This gives me the opportunity to take some time out and see the rest of New Zealand.  I’m seeking some long term stays to immerse myself into new and different communities and get a true sense of what our wonderful country has to offer.

As a mature (56yrs) experienced entrepreneur and country inn manager, I know what it takes to look after a home, people and pets.  Trust, integrity, honesty and respect are the key values I live by.

I have a good reliable reputation and my social media pages can provide more insights into who I am and what I do.

I also have my own vehicle, and can travel throughout New Zealand, with a preference towards longer stays.

Outside of work I enjoy nature, swimming, digital tools, and spending time friends and family.

Your home and animals will be cared for with aroha, maturity, and calm responsibility.
Looking forward to connecting with you and offering peace of mind while you’re away.

Ngā mihi,
Lily

  • Solo
  • Age Group: 55-67
  • Self Employed

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Experience/Willing to care for/Duration/Additional Information

  • Dogs
  • Experience with Domestic Animals
  • Fish
  • Long Term House Sits (1 month +)
  • Poultry
  • Prefer No Pets
  • References available
  • Small pets

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