I am Isla; A 17 year old student living in Feilding, Manawatu. I am currently studying NCEA Level 3 at Te Kura Correspondence School, taking a wide variety of subjects!
In my spare time, I enjoy baking and cooking, arts/crafts, I play multiple instruments and sing, and designing houses on Sims. I live with my partner, my 3 flatmates, and flat-cat, Lark who is 2.
I grew up in a large family, the oldest of 4. I have two younger brothers and a younger sister, all of varying ages, and I have helped to care for them my entire life. I have also grown up around animals, having owned dogs, cats, and fish myself in the past.
I hope that I am a good fit for your family, and look forward to getting to know you as well!
I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.
I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Feilding for work.
Here's my weekly availability:
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I'm available for:
Last minute bookings
School holidays
Public holidays
Overnight jobs
My credentials
I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:
4 years experience working with children
CPR training
First aid training
First aid training for babies
Asthma training
4 years experience working with pets
I'm comfortable with pets
I have pets
General credentials:
Email verified
18 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 current student in highschool, I have NCEA Level 2 with a merit subject endorsement in Geography and all-rounded results in my other subjects. I am currently studying NCEA Level 3, through Te Kura Correspondence, intending to do further tertiary studies next year. I take English, Mathematics, Physics, Music and Geography.
I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Feilding for work.
Here's my weekly availability:
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I'm available for:
Last minute bookings
Public holidays
My credentials
I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:
3 years experience working with children
5 years experience working with pets
I'm comfortable with pets
I have pets
General credentials:
Email verified
18 years old
Driver's license
I have a car
Non-smoker / non-vaper
Permanent resident
Covid vaccinated
Languages I can speak: English
While I have no professional babysitter experience, I’ve been the go to babysitter for family and friends parents. Whether it’s just so the parents can go out and run some errands or a mom who’s desperate for a holiday away for a weekend! I’ve looked after kids of all ages so I’m pretty prepared for whatever’s thrown at me.
I'm a 23 year old Mum, looking for casual babysitting jobs, I want to be someone you will go when you need a babysitter for a night out as a couple. I'm available in the evenings from 6pm to 12am.
Babysitter $23/hour
Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:
Newborns (0 - 2 months)
Babies (3 - 12 months)
Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
Tweens (9 - 12 years)
My availability
I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Full-time employment.
I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Feilding for work.
Here's my weekly availability:
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Morn
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Day
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Arvo
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Eve.
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Nite
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I'm available for:
Last minute bookings
School holidays
Public holidays
My credentials
I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:
2 years experience working with children
I'm a parent
General credentials:
Email verified
24 years old
Driver's license
I have a car
Permanent resident
Covid vaccinated
Languages I can speak: English
I'm a mother of a two year old son now, but in the past I got a Level 4 certificate in childcare, worked at After school care program, and Volunteered at Daycare center. I've also worked at a resthome as a caregiver.
I'm a 17 year old high school student in my final year of high school looking for babysitting work. In the past I've worked with children through volunteer tutoring programs and past babysitting work! Outside of school I enjoy expressing myself creatively, and enjoy reading, writing, drawing and analysing films and literature.
Babysitter $23.50/hour
Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:
Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
Tweens (9 - 12 years)
Teenagers (13+ years)
Up to 3 children at once
Childcare duties I can do:
Light meals
Full meals
Cooking with kids
Supervising swimming / water play
Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
Preparing school lunches
After school care
Help with homework
Care for sick children
Administering medications
Care for twins/multiples
Household duties I can do:
Housekeeping
Laundry / washing
I can do tutoring
Tutoring
Primary school tutoring
Test / exam prep
Reading writing
Cooking lessons
Art lessons
Other services I can provide
My availability
I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.
I can travel within Palmerston North for work.
Here's my weekly availability:
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I'm available for:
Last minute bookings
School holidays
My credentials
I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:
8 months experience working with children
General credentials:
Email verified
17 years old
Languages I can speak: English
I'm in my final year (13) of high school currently, and so far have done lots of volunteer and some paid babysitting work for family friends. I have two years of work experience in hospitality. I've been a volunteer English teacher to teach young children how to read, and I have a lot of experience in reading, writing and the arts. I've babysat for children that were 2, 5, and older.
I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Palmerston North for work.
My credentials
I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:
General credentials:
Email verified
Languages I can speak: English
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Babysitting Pay Rates Feilding, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand (Updated 31 Jan 2026)
Feilding babysitters are paid an average of $24.53 per hour as of February 2026, which is 4% higher than the Manawatū-Whanganui average of $23.58, and 2% lower than the New Zealand average of $25.04. A fair pay rate depends on babysitter credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for babysitting services in Feilding.
1 Kid
2 Kids
3+ Kids
Feilding:
$22.30
$24.53
$26.76
Manawatū-Whanganui:
$21.44
$23.58
$25.73
New Zealand:
$22.76
$25.04
$27.31
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