Being an au pair or nanny in New Zealand

Basic information

New Zealand has working holiday scheme agreements with many countries, allowing you to work in and explore this great country. Every year hundreds of young people apply for New Zealand working holiday visas, and spend a year or two working here.

Visa type(s) for au pairs / nannies

Working Holiday Visa Available schemes: there are different type of working holiday schemes for different countries and territories. List of countries with links to information on each one: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/options/work/thinking-about-coming-to-new-zealand-to-work/working-holiday-visa

Basic eligibility for au pair / nanny visa

Working holiday visas are available to young people, usually aged 18 to 30, but 18 to 35 in a few countries. You need to have enough money to pay for a return ticket, and be coming mainly to holiday, with work being secondary intention.

Au pair / nanny visa duration

You’re allowed to travel and work in New Zealand for up to 12 months, or 23 months if you are from the UK or Canada. If you apply for a 23-month visa you must provide a General Medical Certificate.

Basic condition for au pair / nanny visa

You must hold a valid passport from an eligible country.

Eligible countries of origin / nationality possibilities for visa applications

An au pair or nanny is allowed to travel and work in New Zealand for up to 12 months, or 23 months if you are from the UK or Canada. If an au pair applies for a 23-month visa, he/she must provide a General Medical Certificate. There are different type of working holiday schemes for different countries and territories. List of countries and the individual links by countries: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/options/work/thinking-about-coming-to-new-zealand-to-work/working-holiday-visa

Basic general visa application requirements

• Invitation letter from host family to au pair, stating all details and conditions of the au pair/nanny job (dates and duration, working hours, salary, insurance, duties & responsibilities of both parties etc)
• Signed contract/agreement between host family and au pair or nanny
• Adequate visa application forms and fees etc (This is a general summary abut visas, check the specifics on the official government website.)

USEFUL LINKS	– https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/options/work/thinking-about-coming-to-new-zealand-to-work/working-holiday-visa – https://www.mbie.govt.nz/
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