Experience friendly Kiwi culture and live with an amazing host family!
We’re accepting applications with flexible arrival dates!
Au Pair New Zealand
Live with a host family, care for children, and experience New Zealand!
As an au pair in New Zealand, you’ll live with a vetted host family for 6 or 12 months, care for your host children for up to 45 hours per week, and experience New Zealand as a local. You’ll receive a stipend, private bedroom, and meals. This intercultural experience is a great way for U.S. citizens to help others and gain insight into Kiwi culture with the safety and support of a program.
Key Info
Location
Suburbs of major cities such as Auckland and Wellington
Program Dates
Arrival orientations held multiple times throughout the year
Application Deadline
Sign up at least 3 months before your desired travel date
Duration
6 or 12 months
Requirements
- 18-30 years old at program start date
- U.S. citizen
- Graduate of an accredited U.S. high school
- At least 200 hours of childcare experience
- Driver’s license (preferred)
Program Highlights

Welcoming Hosts
Stipend, private bedroom, and all meals included

Beautiful Locations
Placements in the suburbs of cities such as Auckland

Group Orientation
Settle in and meet other au pairs at the two-day arrival orientation

Become Part of a Family Abroad
Help with your host children's development

Friends from Around the World
Connect with fellow au pairs from all over the globe
Program Highlights
Process
Sign Up
Complete our online application. We’ll contact you within a day or two.
Connect
Meet your host family through video chat. If you’re happy with them, we’ll advise on the next steps.
Travel
Get your flight and visa and head to New Zealand to join your new family!