Description

Three programs to choose from, depending on your level of child care experience and your interests:

* Standard Au Pair:
Provide between 20 and 45 hours per week of child care. The number of hours depends on the needs of the family and will be agreed upon prior to commencement of placement. In addition to the regular hours worked, au pairs may be asked to babysit an additional 2 evenings per week. Participants in the Standard Au Pair Program receive placement with a carefully screened host family, a private room and full board, a weekly stipend of NZD 60-210 depending on hours worked, and at least 2 complete days off per week. They also receive a total of four weeks paid vacation in a 12 month period, and an activities group with regular day trips, outings and activities.

* Au Pair Mate:
Our Au Pair Mate program is designed for candidates with more child care experience, to care for children older than 5 years of age who typically go to school. Caring for school age children and sharing different learning experiences with them. Usual Au Pair Mate duties include babysitting, dropping off and picking up children from school, homework help, after-school activities and so much more. Participants also receive a private room and full board plus a stipend of 120-200 NZD per week. Some additional benefits of the Au Pair Mate program include time off during the week to explore New Zealand, an opportunity to study or undertake an internship in your spare time, and a completion bonus paid upon completing your placement term.

* Au Pair 123:
Our Au Pair 123 Program is tailored for experienced candidates who would like to care for children under age 5. We provide a New Zealand government-approved curriculum (educational program) that is tailored for our au pairs. During your year, you will help implement this curriculum together with your host family to ensure that the children are developing and learning properly! This is a fantastic opportunity to learn professional child care techniques and to make a difference in the life of each child. Participants in this program earn room and board, a higher salary (180-200 NZD per week), a completion bonus, and professional skills that can be applied to a career in Early Childhood Education.

Highlights

* Placement with a carefully screened host family
* A private room and full board
* A weekly stipend, depending on program you choose
* At least 2 complete days off per week
* A total of four weeks paid vacation in a 12-month period
* Connection to an online network of Au Pairs working throughout NZ
* An activities group with regular day trips, outings and activities
* Re-matching service (conditions apply)
* 24-hour telephone assistance
* Orientation course (Au Pair Mate and Au Pair 123)
* CPR and first aid course (Au Pair Mate and Au Pair 123)

Qualifications

* Be a US or Canadian citizen between 18 and 30
* Have good child care experience
* Be unmarried and not have children
* Be motivated for a stay in a different culture, away from your home, family and friends
* Meet New Zealand's requirements for the Working Holiday Visa

Additional requirements may include:
* Have minimum experience of 100 hours caring for children
* Have a clean police record
* Have a valid driver's license

Job Types

• Au Pair
• Education
• Family and Home Studies

Experience Required

yes

Depending on program, may require a minimum of 100 hours documented child care experience, clean police record and valid driver's license.

This Program is open to

American and Canadian Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Other
• Phone/Video Interview

InterExchange's Mission Statement

InterExchange is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting cultural awareness through a wide range of work & travel, language, teaching English, volunteer, professional training, internship and au pair programs within the United States & around the world. Our goal is to create affordable and exciting cultural exchange programs, each with an unparalleled level of support. We take great pride in the professionalism and service of our staff and work hard to ensure our programs provide a rewarding experience for all participants.