Kia ora, I’m Erica, a qualified early childhood teacher based in Christchurch. I’m warm, patient and caring, with several years of experience supporting young children’s learning and wellbeing. I love creating calm, nurturing environments where children feel safe, valued and confident to explore. I enjoy creative activities, stories and play that follows children’s interests. As a babysitter or nanny, I would bring reliable, attentive care and work closely with your whānau to understand your child’s routines and individual needs.
💕 Loving & Caring Babysitter | Babies & Toddlers | Available on Weekends
Hi lovely families! 👋💕
My name is Lily, I’m 21 years old and originally from Thailand. I’m currently living in Christchurch, studying English and working part-time.
I’ve always had a special love for babies and young children! 🥹 I’ve helped care for a baby in my family since birth, and it was such a lovely experience. I genuinely enjoy spending time with little ones, playing with them, making them smile, comforting them, and watching them grow and discover new things.
I’m a gentle, patient, responsible, and caring person. I believe every child deserves to feel safe, loved, and happy. I would always treat your little ones with the same love and care I’d give to my own family. ❤️
A little more about me! I previously worked as a chef at a five-star hotel in Thailand, so I love cooking and would be happy to help prepare meals for your children too!
One of my biggest dreams is to become an Au Pair in the USA, as I truly enjoy being around children and would love to gain more childcare experience.
I’m looking for weekend babysitting or part-time nanny opportunities, and I’m flexible with hours once we’ve agreed on a schedule.
I’d love the chance to meet your family, get to know your little ones, and hopefully become someone you can trust and feel comfortable leaving your children with.
Thank you for visiting my profile! I hope to hear from you soon! 🧸💕
Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny $28/hour
Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:
Babies (3 - 12 months)
Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
Childcare duties I can do:
Light meals
Full meals
Bottle feeding
Changing nappies
Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
Household duties I can do:
Laundry / washing
My availability
I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.
I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Christchurch for work.
Here's my weekly availability:
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My credentials
I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:
3 years experience working with children
CPR training
First aid training
General credentials:
Email verified
21 years old
Police check
Driver's license
Non-smoker / non-vaper
Covid vaccinated
Liability insurance
Languages I can speak: English and Thai
Hi! My name is Lily, and I’m 21 years old from Thailand. I’m currently studying English in Christchurch, New Zealand.
I’ve helped care for my niece/nephew since they were a newborn, which gave me hands-on experience with young children. I absolutely love spending time with babies and toddlers, and I enjoy making them feel safe, happy, and loved. 💕
Before coming to New Zealand, I worked as a chef at Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit, a five-star hotel in Thailand. This experience taught me responsibility, patience, good hygiene practices, and how to prepare meals carefully.
I’m a gentle, caring, patient, and responsible person. I love cooking, spending time outdoors, and helping children learn through play.
My dream is to become an Au Pair in the USA, and I’m excited to continue learning and gaining more childcare experience.
I’m mainly looking for weekend babysitting or part-time nanny opportunities in Christchurch, and I’m flexible with hours once a regular schedule is agreed.
I would love to become someone your family can trust to help care for your little ones! 😊💕
Hi, I’m Gabby! I’m a warm, easygoing and reliable babysitter who genuinely enjoys spending time with kids. I’m happy getting involved with games, crafts, outdoor activities or quieter evenings at home, and I’m also very comfortable with babies and children who need a little extra patience or individual support. I’m currently very flexible and available for casual, one-off and short-notice babysitting.
I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.
I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Christchurch for work.
Here's my weekly availability:
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I'm available for:
Last minute bookings
School holidays
Overnight jobs
Full weekends
My credentials
I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:
3 years experience working with children
CPR training
First aid training
Asthma training
Anaphylaxis training
Water safety training
Working With Children Check (WWCC)
3 months experience working with pets
I'm comfortable with pets
I have pets
Pet owner references
General credentials:
Email verified
20 years old
Police check
Driver's license
Emergency car access
I have a car
Non-smoker / non-vaper
Permanent resident
Languages I can speak: English
Hi! I’m Gabby 😊 I’m originally from South Africa and grew up in NZ. I love art, I play a few instruments, I love cooking, and enjoy the gym/being outdoors.
I’m very comfortable with children who may need a little more patience, understanding or individual support.. I come from a big family and have plenty of experience caring for younger siblings, including children with autism/ADHD and other developmental and speech/language needs. I also have therapeutic-care training with children and a background in healthcare and disability care. More recently, I’ve worked privately as a chef/household helper for a family with a newborn, helping with baby care and general household tasks.
My availability is currently very flexible, especially for one-off evenings/nights, weekends and short-notice care. I’m looking for full-time work, so this may change 😊
Are you wanting your kids to be in a happy environment with there babysitter nanny etc.. if so you have come to the right place. I am Irish lass happy go lucky and love kids
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I love kids
Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny, Au pair $25/hour
I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time, Full-time employment.
I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Christchurch for work.
Here's my weekly availability:
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I'm available for:
Last minute bookings
School holidays
Public holidays
New Year's Eve
Valentine's Day
Overnight jobs
Full weekends
Vacations with the family
Live-in with the family
My credentials
I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:
30 years experience working with children
Babysitting course complete
I'm a parent
30 years experience working with pets
I'm comfortable with pets
General credentials:
Email verified
53 years old
Police check
Driver's license
Non-smoker / non-vaper
Permanent resident
Liability insurance
Languages I can speak: English
My name is Jackie an Irish lass and moved to New Zealand 30 yrs ago. I have 3 grown up children and they are very happy because of good parenting. I love pets, music,love board games, ver domesticated in the home from cleaning to cooking to changing nappies. I love children and the bring out the kid in me. I am available day or night or can sleep over
I am happy go lucky and have no partner or dependents so always available
Hello, at the age of 14 - 20 i worked at a popular local, family run petting farm, we would have hundreds of visitors a day (mainly families with children aged 1 years - 12 years old) at this job i would work the birthday parties were i would give children tours of the farm, teach them how to properly care for small animals (rabbits, guinea pigs etc) and large animals (sheep, goats, pigs, horses, cows). I was also in charge of the lamb bottle feeding, where we would teach young children how to properly feed lambs. We would also host groups of children with learning disabilities.
I volunteered for the Girl Scouts, where i was a leader, i would organise activities, trips and events for girls aged 6-10 years old.
i have baby sat for family friends and for past bosses children.
I have a full police back ground check and a working with children check.
When it comes to pets, i have been around animals my whole life, growing up on a lifestyle block meant i had dogs, cats, chickens, horses, sheep, pigs (the list goes on) my family have always recused dogs and cats, therefore i have good knowledge dealing with dogs and cats that need a bit more care and patience. I am also a very experienced horse rider. I have worked on farms for the past 6 years, therefore, i have qualifications in injecting animals, i have an extremely high work ethic and care for animals.
I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time, Full-time employment.
I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Christchurch for work.
Here's my weekly availability:
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I'm available for:
Last minute bookings
School holidays
Public holidays
Valentine's Day
Overnight jobs
Full weekends
Vacations with the family
My credentials
I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:
6 years experience working with children
CPR training
First aid training
I carry a first aid kit
Water safety training
Working With Children Check (WWCC)
18 years experience working with pets
I'm comfortable with pets
I have pets
Pet first aid training
Pet owner references
General credentials:
Email verified
23 years old
Police check
Driver's license
I have a car
Non-smoker / non-vaper
Covid vaccinated
Languages I can speak: English
Over 5 years working with children.
Experience with children with learning disabilities.
Full police and back ground check.
Full and clean NZ license.
Volunteered for the Girl Scouts (girls aged 6-10 years old)
My whole life i have had pets, dogs, cats, small animals, horses, sheep, chickens, cows.
I have a degree in Agriculture.
Qualifications in The Administration of Medications For Livestock.
Reliable, caring and responsible babysitter | first aid trained | Experienced with children
Hi! I'm Alessandra, an 18-year-old Year 13 student who is caring, reliable, and responsible. I enjoy working with children and creating a safe, fun, and positive environment where they can feel comfortable and supported. I have First Aid training, experience working with children through a primary school placement, and I'm always happy to help with playtime, homework, meals, and bedtime routines. I look forward to meeting your family!
I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.
I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Christchurch for work.
Here's my weekly availability:
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New Year's Eve
Valentine's Day
Overnight jobs
Full weekends
Vacations with the family
Live-in with the family
My credentials
I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:
Childcare credentials:
CPR training
First aid training
First aid training for babies
Anaphylaxis training
8 years experience working with pets
I'm comfortable with pets
General credentials:
Email verified
18 years old
Police check
Non-smoker / non-vaper
Permanent resident
Covid vaccinated
Languages I can speak: English and French
1 am an 18-year-old Year 13 student at Avonside Girls' High School who is reliable, caring, and responsible. I have completed a First Aid course, a Coffee Skills course, and an Employment Skills course, which have strengthened my confidence, communication, and ability to remain calm under pressure. I also have experience volunteering at a dementia care rest home and completing work experience at a primary school, where I developed patience, compassion, and the ability to work well with children and people of all ages. I am committed to creating a safe, fun, and supportive environment and always strive to be someone families can trust.
Kia Ora! My name is Mia Boyland, a bubbly student who loves to help others.
I am a student at the University of Canterbury, studying a Bachelor of Social work with Honours. I am passionate about helping families, young people, and their pets. I have four younger siblings and five nieces and nephews who I have grown up taking care of, babysitting and cleaning. I have experience looking after family friends' children too, cooking dinners, walking and looking after pets, and I love to clean and cook to help people. I am passionate about helping others, hence why I am completing my degree in social work. I would love to be your person to support you.
I can travel a few suburbs/towns away from Christchurch for work.
Here's my weekly availability:
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School holidays
Public holidays
Valentine's Day
Vacations with the family
My credentials
I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:
7 years experience working with children
3 years experience working with pets
I'm comfortable with pets
I have pets
General credentials:
Email verified
19 years old
Police check
Driver's license
I have a car
Non-smoker / non-vaper
Permanent resident
Covid vaccinated
Languages I can speak: English
I am a student at the University of Canterbury, studying a Bachelor of Social work with Honours. I am passionate about helping families, young people, and their pets. I have four younger siblings and five nieces and nephews who I have grown up taking care of, babysitting and cleaning. I have experience looking after family friends' children too, cooking dinners, walking and looking after pets, and I love to clean and cook to help people. I am passionate about helping others, hence why I am completing my degree in social work. I would love to be your person to support you.
I have alot of experience working with kids I've done a bit of after school programs like girls club cooking club holiday programs im the oldest of my three sister i help out a bit at home iv done babysitting before only for my parents and my neighbour I have two older brothers and 1 cat 1 dog 2 fish and 2 axolotls i dont have my license im doing a level 3 hospitality course from 9:00 to 1:00 im very kind to others I live in linwood
I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Christchurch for work.
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I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:
4 years experience working with children
Working With Children Check (WWCC)
16 years experience working with pets
I have pets
General credentials:
Email verified
17 years old
Police check
Permanent resident
Languages I can speak: English
Did school until I was 16 went to a hairdressing course for a term left because it was to expensive helped out at my mums job at a Cafe in leeston I have done after school programs im doing a level 3 course at nzma in town
Hi, I'm Aimee, a 21 year old a 2nd year Occupational therapy student. I'm always in the kitchen cooking or baking, I love painting and little arts and crafts projects.
Babysitting Pay Rates Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand (Updated 19 Oct 2026)
Christchurch babysitters are paid an average of $24.66 per hour as of October 2026, which is 2.4% lower than the New Zealand average of $25.27. A fair pay rate depends on babysitter credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for babysitting services in Christchurch.
1 Kid
2 Kids
3+ Kids
Christchurch:
$22.42
$24.66
$26.90
New Zealand:
$22.97
$25.27
$27.56
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