How much do you pay an au pair in NZ?
Au pairs in New Zealand have the status of regular employees. They therefore are entitled to receive the minimum wage. At the present time, the minimum hourly wage is NZ$ 16.50. The weekly net income of an au pair thus is between NZ$170 and NZ$ 230.
Can you au pair in New Zealand?
Unfortunately you cannot become an au pair in New Zealand.
How does au pair work in NZ?
An au pair is a young person from abroad employed by a ‘host family’ to care for their children. Au pairs provide a live-in form of childcare and provide a unique cultural and learning experience and exchange.
Do au pairs do housework?
Au pairs can help with household chores related to the children. According to Cultural Care Au Pair’s policy, this includes: Doing the children’s laundry. Picking up their rooms.
Whats the difference between nanny and au pair?
A nanny is a standard employee and is paid a salary. An au pair is integrated into family life as a temporary family member. The au pair has a room in the family home and eats meals with the family and receives monthly pocket money instead of a salary.
Can a South African au pair in New Zealand?
There is no official au pair visa in New Zealand. Instead au pairs travel to New Zealand with the Working Holiday visa. How this works exactly and what you need to do to apply is explained clearly and compactly below.
How many hours can an au pair work?
Resources for Current Host Families Reminder: Au pairs can work a maximum of 10 hours a day and 45 hours per week. The au pair is entitled to one and a half days off each week, which means that if her hours are spread over 6 days, one of those work days cannot exceed 5 hours of work.
Is au pair cheaper than nanny?
An Au Pair costs an average of $8.32 an hour, far below the cost of a nanny. It’s literally that simple. First the stipend is paid weekly to your Au Pair, and starts at a minimum of $195.75.
What are the disadvantages of being an au pair?
The Downside of Being an Au Pair
- Be choosy about the family you work for.
- Use an agency to find a family.
- Know the hours you are expected to work.
- Know the duties expected of you.
- Get everything in writing.
- Don’t let the family browbeat you into extra time/duties.
- Don’t abuse the position.