• The au pair program in New Zealand lasts between 6 and 12 months. At the start of your adventure, you’ll join a three-day orientation in Auckland where you’ll get training, meet other au pairs, and get ready for life with your host family. After the orientation, you’ll travel to your host family and begin your au pair experience.

  • In New Zealand au pairs earn between $210 and $390 per week. The exact amount depends on the family, your responsibilities, and the region.

  • If you are a UK citizen you can apply for a second Working Holiday Visa. It gives you another 11 months in the country.

    Non UK citizens can extend their visa for three more months. You need to show proof of at least three months of seasonal work in areas like horticulture or viticulture. This includes jobs such as planting or picking crops. The work must be done after your time as an au pair. You can find more details on the official Immigration New Zealand website.

  • Yes. You can extend your stay as an au pair for up to 12 months. You can also split your Working Holiday Visa, spending 6–9 months as an au pair and using the rest of the time to travel around New Zealand.

  • Our au pair program in New Zealand doesn’t include insurance. We can, however, recommend a comprehensive package from our longtime partner DR-Walther starting from 40,50 €/month. Find out more about your au pair insurance in our guide.

  • Yes. Anyone in New Zealand on a Working Holiday Visa has to pay income tax. The amount depends on how much you earn and how long you stay. You will get more guidance during your orientation in Auckland. Our partner agency is also there to support you with any questions that come up.

  • The program fee for the Au Pair New Zealand program is 990 €. This covers your placement with a carefully screened host family plus full support throughout your entire application and your stay in New Zealand. You’ll also join our Auckland Orientation at no extra cost, where you get all the info you need for a smooth start and can meet other au pairs right away.