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New Zealand Westport Talleys
Talleys is famous among New Zealand Working Holiday makers. Why? They often hire New Zealand Working Holiday makers. Talleys’s products are range from seafood, meat, vegetables to dairies. Talleys are located at Westport, Blenheim, Motueka, Ashburton and Timaru.
Westport Talleys
Westport Talley is a seafood factory, operates whole year around. Usually in the summer (November till May), is their peak season of red cod fish and squid. Lots of man powers are needed! So, if you are looking for a job now, call up Westport Talley.
According to those who worked here, Talleys offers hourly pay job, with 5 days working days, average 8 hours per day. During peak season, you can do overtime. Most of the management staffs here are locals, the working environment is superb.
Westport Talleys & Packington House
Where is the best place to stay if I am working with Talleys? Friends who worked in Talleys told me, they recommend Packington House Homestay. Many working holiday makers from different nationalities and background stayed here. All of them love this place very much!
There are other great things about Packington House Homestay. All rooms are ensuite, equipped with toilet and bathroom. So, in the working mornings, you need not to worry about queuing for washroom.
Furthermore, the Packington House has a large kitchen. Everyone here loves to show their cooking skills. Previous working holiday makers told me, they enjoyed dinner time, when everyone can’t stop chit chatting.
The distance between Westport Talleys and Packington House is just 800m away, 9 minutes walk. It is very convenient for those who don’t have car.
Packington House Facilities
Besides ensuite rooms, it also has:
- Wireless internet
- Lounge SKY TV
- TV in rooms (Local TV program)
- No smoking in the house
- Heater and air con in the lounge
- BBQ facilities
- Parking space (No worries on where to park)
- Pick and delivery by arrangement (For those who don’t have cars, Packington House will pick you up)
Westport Talleys & Packington House Contact Address & Numbers
Westport Talleys
3 Chamberlain Street, Westport, Buller, West Coast
037889170
Packington House
12 Pakington Street
Westport, Buller District 7825
New Zealand
037895657