Most parents don’t know that an au pair is actually the most affordable childcare option. Au pairs can help +- 30 hours per week.
$137 p/m: Chat unlimited with candidates
$1970: Get a personal assistant and receive 3 candidates < 1 week
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"We knew we’d found the right person when our toddler started asking for her before breakfast"
"Within a week, our au pair knew our children’s routines better than we did."
"I was surprised at how naturally our au pair fitted into our family life."
"Having an au pair has made after-school hours far less stressful for everyone."
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Agencies and program coordinators typically charge NZD 200–1,500 for matching, visa assistance, and pre-arrival logistics. Private matches usually only require covering visa paperwork and insurance.
Legal minimum-wage model: 20 h/week × NZD 22.70/hour = NZD 1,816/month gross; minus reasonable in-kind deductions for room and meals (~NZD 750/month) → net pocket money ≈ NZD 1,100/month.
Typical au-pair program practice: families provide board and lodging and pay cash pocket money in the range NZD 1,200–1,400/month, depending on city and duties.
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At Nina.care, we take great care in selecting au pair candidates who truly fit your family. Our au pairs go through:
✨ A full interview to assess motivation and experience.
✨ English language test
✨ Medical and criminal record checks.
✨ Reference checks from previous host families.
We also save videos from au pair interviews, which you can watch in the au pair’s profile — giving you a clear impression of the candidate before even speaking with them.
