Our Memberships
International Au Pair Association (IAPA)
Au Pair Link is a full voting member of the International Au Pair Association (IAPA). Full Voting Membership is the highest membership status an Au Pair agency can attain within the IAPA. Being a full voting member, Au Pair Link is able to contribute to policy and guidelines as well as act as a voice for New Zealand within an international body.
The IAPA was founded by leading Au Pair organisations in 1994 at the WYSTC (World Youth and Student Travel Conference) in Vancouver, Canada. The IAPA’s main aim is to protect the rights of all Au Pairs and Host Families and at the same time establish internationally approved guidelines for Au Pair exchange programmes. Presently there are 143 members in 38 countries around the world.
As the first IAPA member in Australasia, with Au Pair Link you can be assured that we follow international best practise and meet all standards set by the IAPA. We thoroughly screen/interview all our Au Pair and Host Family candidates to ensure a safe match – giving all parties involved peace of mind.
Au Pair Link became an affiliate member of the IAPA in 2008 and has since developed strong partner relationships with other trusted IAPA member organisations throughout the world.
New Zealand Au Pair Association (NZAPA)
On the 28th of October 2008 Au Pair Link founded the New Zealand Au Pair Association Inc (NZAPA). The goal of the NZAPA is to establish internationally approved guidelines for Au Pair Agencies in New Zealand with the aim of protecting the interests of Au Pairs and Host Families alike.
Other objectives of the NZAPA include; providing an independent body to which Au Pairs and Host Families may apply for information and address their concerns, and promoting Au Pair programmes among families and young people throughout New Zealand in order to increase awareness and strengthen cultural ties between nations. For more information concerning the NZAPA please contact us
World Youth Student and Educational travel confederation (WYSE)
Au Pair Link was invited to join the WYSE confederation upon being approved for full voting membership in the International Au Pair Association. The World Youth Student & Educational (WYSE) Travel Confederation is a dynamic, professionally managed not-for-profit organisation, comprising 550+ members, representing the global community of youth travel, student travel and international education specialists. The Confederation's mission is "to increase international understanding through the promotion of travel and educational opportunities for students and youth".
St John
Au Pair Link is a partner of St John in New Zealand. St John’s conducts first aid and CPR courses for Au Pair Link as part of our Au Pair orientation programme. The courses are specifically tailored for childcare and are mandatory. A St John first aid course gives our Au Pairs the knowledge and confidence to be ready to take the right steps and provide first aid whenever and wherever an emergency occurs. St John's mission is to prevent and relieve sickness and injury, and to act to enhance the health and well-being of people of all races and creeds anywhere in New Zealand.
Icehouse
Au Pair Link Limited is a graduate of the Icehouse ICE Accelerator programme in Auckland, New Zealand. Au Pair Link spent approximately one year in the Icehouse – shaping their Au Pair programmes and operational processes. The Icehouse provides a mentoring and learning environment for growing new businesses. It is an honour to be accepted into the Icehouse and we feel very fortunate to have participated. Au Pair Link continues to engage with the Icehouse as alumni.
Orbit Corporate Travel
Orbit Corporate Travel is one of New Zealand's leading Travel Management companies. Orbit provides travel solutions for many of New Zealand’s best corporations from government agencies and district health boards to tertiary institutions and multinationals. Orbit is Au Pair Link's preferred travel supplier, they assist our customers and Au Pairs with their travel arrangements including flights, visas and insurance - both travelling to New Zealand and abroad.