What do I get?
Programme Comparison
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SERVICE FEATURES
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AU PAIR 123
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AU PAIR MATE
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AU PAIR ASSIST
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AU PAIR WHIZ
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Hours per week (min. and max.)
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30 to 45
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20 to 45
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20 to 45
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30 to 45
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Au Pair weekly wage (NZD)
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$180 to $220
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$120 to $200
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$120 to $200
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$260 to $320
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Placement term
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6-12 months
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6-12 months
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Up to 3 months
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6-12 months
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Completion bonus
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$20 per week
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$20 per week
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$20 per week
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$20 per week
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Au Pair experience required
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> 200 hours
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> 100 hours
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No minimum required
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2 years or childcare degree
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Age of children
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At least 1 under 5 years
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Over 5 years
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At least 1 under 5 years
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All ages
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Early Childhood Education support
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Yes
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No
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Yes
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Yes - if children under 5
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Re-match guarantee
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3 months
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3 months
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1 month
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3 months
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Orientation course
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3 days + CPR
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3 days + CPR
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1 day + CPR
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3 days + CPR
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For detailed information on Au Pair wages please go to the Your Duties & Pay page of our website.
Room and Board
Room and board is free for all Au Pairs. Every Au Pair will have a dedicated and separate bedroom as well as suitable access to a bathroom. Most Host Families also provide access to a computer, TV, books and even a car (during work hours). Your room and board also includes at least three meals per day (free of charge) as well as uninhibited access to all food and typical household amenities.
Early Childhood Education support
As an Au Pair with Au Pair Link you will have a unique opportunity to implement a world leading educational curriculum (approved by the New Zealand Ministry of Education) with your children. Au Pair Link is the only Au Pair agency in the world that provides Au Pairs with an interactive educational programme – which is supported by fully qualified Early Childhood Education teachers! You will be able to learn about world leading childcare and education techniques from our qualified teachers as well as participate in playgroups and professional development training sessions! For more information please visit the Our Curriculum page of our website. Note: Early Childhood Education support is only provided for Au Pairs on our Au Pair 123, Au Pair Whiz and Au Pair Assist programmes (and in Host Families with at least one child under 5 years of age).
What else do I get as an Au Pair?
Other features and benefits of being an Au Pair with Au Pair Link include:
- An Orientation Programme - includes 2 nights accommodation and all meals, professional childcare and driving lessons as well as CPR and first aid training
- A Completion Bonus - the Completion Bonus is $20 NZD per week and is prorated over the length of the Placement Term. For example, for a 12 month Placement Term the net Completion Bonus is $1,040.00 NZD ($20 x 52 weeks)
- Free re-match - up to 5 days paid accommodation if you require re-match i.e. placement in another Host Family. Conditions apply.
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Travel discounts in New Zealand
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Study and English language options