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"I wish we would have known about this sooner: Anna does the School runs and pick-ups and she cooks healthy for the kids."
"We will for the coming years use this childcare method. We loved the au pair and how she played outside, and just made us feel much more free."
"The team is very professional and always ready to help with any questions. Karen our agent has been very pro-active and just lovely."
"An extra pair of hands is exactly what we needed. Karina our now 3rd au pair relieves so much and makes life and tbh, having kids, fun again."
Working parents are always short on time. An au pair can help up around 30 hours per week, giving you more peace of mind and real quality time. They help with the kids, tidying up, cooking, school runs, etc.
More than 3,000 families chose an au pair through Nina.care: less stress, more structure, and children who learn English or Spanish along the way. Many have a driver’s license and specific experience with newborns. 👉 In many cases, your au pair can start within 2 months.
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Hosting an au pair in New Zealand usually costs $1150 p/m, plus free room and board. Families must also cover accident insurance (ACC) and often contribute toward transport or language classes.
Au pairs in New Zealand mainly support childcare (school runs, babysitting, homework help, playtime, preparing children’s meals) and light household tasks (tidying up after kids, children’s laundry, setting the table). Heavy housework or acting as a full-time cleaner/nanny is not permitted.
Typical schedules are 25–35 hours per week, with a maximum of around 6 hours per day. Au pairs must have at least one and a half consecutive days off per week, and longer stays should include paid holidays (commonly 4 weeks per 12 months).
A formal au pair agreement is strongly recommended. It should specify duties, hours, pocket money, holidays, insurance, and house rules. Families using agencies must sign a standard contract.
Most New Zealand families find au pairs through specialized agencies, which arrange contracts, insurance, and provide support. Online platforms are also used, but agencies are preferred for handling legal/visa aspects.
If issues arise, families are encouraged to resolve them through open communication. If that fails, either side may terminate the arrangement with notice (often 2 weeks). Agencies can help mediate or arrange a rematch.
New Zealand families typically treat au pairs as extended family members rather than employees. Au pairs are invited to share meals, outings, and cultural activities. The exchange is two-way: au pairs learn about Kiwi culture while sharing their own background with the family and children.
Set clear house rules from the start
Your au pair will be caring for your children while also becoming part of your household. Clear house rules help avoid misunderstandings and make expectations clear from the beginning, especially when you come from different cultural backgrounds.
Explore our House Rules guide and download the template to create a shared reference with your au pair. It covers topics such as guests, phone and internet use, schedules, household responsibilities, vacations, and the family car.
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After trying daycares and nannies without finding the right match, May’s family discovered the au pair option – and never looked back. It brought them the flexibility, trust, and connection they were searching for.
Total per month: $1150 p/m
New Zealand, with its breathtaking views of mountains, fjords, beaches, and rainforests, is famous for some of the world’s most stunning landscapes (did you know its natural beauty inspired the filming of the colossal movie The Lord of the Rings?).
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