Living and working on a New Zealand dairy farm - Settlement Support

What is it like to live on a New
Zeal<strong>and</strong> dairy farm?
Most workers live on the farm in accommodation provided by their
employer. This often means your family <strong>and</strong> home life, your social life <strong>and</strong>
your work life are mixed together.
Your employer must provide you with accommodation that is in good
repair, comfortable, warm, well-equipped, <strong>and</strong> suitable for the number of
people living in it.
Most houses for rent in New Zeal<strong>and</strong> are unfurnished but your employer
might provide some furniture <strong>and</strong> equipment for your house on the farm.
It’s a good idea to check what will be provided before you leave for New
Zeal<strong>and</strong>. You may have to buy:
» curtains
» beds, tables, chairs, sofa
» pots <strong>and</strong> pans, plates, dishes, mugs, cutlery
» bed sheets, towels, blankets or quilts, pillows
» cleaning equipment, vacuum cleaner, broom, mop
» television, computer, internet access
Sometimes accommodation is shared with other workers <strong>and</strong> their
families. Check with your employer before so you know what to expect
before you arrive.
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