Babysitter programme in New Zealand

This babysitter programme in New Zealand is designed for people who enjoy working with children and want to experience everyday life with a kiwi family while improving their English.

Students sometimes compare this type of option with a demi au pair in New Zealand, but the actual duties, study hours, allowance and visa conditions must be confirmed for the current programme. We explain the current conditions before you make a commitment.

What the programme involves

Study General English or IELTS alongside the placement, with hours depending on your visa and current programme conditions.
Live with a New Zealand host family.
Provide up to 20 hours a week of agreed childcare and light household support in exchange for accommodation and meals.
Typical tasks may include helping children get ready, school transport and preparing simple meals.
Any weekly allowance and duties must be confirmed with the family before placement.

Typical requirements

An appropriate visa, such as an eligible Working Holiday Visa or student visa.
A minimum stay set by the school and placement provider.
Enough English to communicate safely with children and the host family.
Childcare experience supported by references.
Police and medical checks where required.
A valid driving licence when driving is part of the placement.

Benefits

Accommodation and meals under the agreed placement conditions.
Practical childcare experience.
English study under the programme selected.
Daily language and cultural immersion with a kiwi family.
A placement interview and level assessment.
Local support when included.
Airport reception when included.
Any weekly allowance agreed in writing.

How the process works

We first confirm the education proposal, visa conditions and current programme availability.
The student completes an online interview and English assessment.
Suitable host families interview candidates and both sides decide whether the match is right.
If the current English level is not sufficient, additional study may be recommended before another placement interview.
If no family is confirmed by the planned date, starting the English course first may be considered.
A further placement interview can take place after the student improves their English.
Programme acceptance and placement depend on the school, provider and host family.

Neither the school nor The Infinity NZ can guarantee that a host family will accept a student. A placement must be suitable and accepted by both sides.