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Minory
Napier, Hawke's Bay

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Member since: Jan 2025

Need a babysitter? I got you!

Hi. I am a fun and loving person, that always makes sure that the kids are safe, well fed and have fun. I love listening to music, doing arts and crafts and making food.

Babysitter $24 / 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)
  • Up to 4 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing nappies
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Other services I can provide

  • Pet sitting (click for details)
  • Dog walking (click for details)
  • Pet daycare
  • House sitting
  • Cleaning
  • Elderly care

My availability

I'm looking for Full-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Napier for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

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Day

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Arvo

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Eve.

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Nite

- - - - - ✓ ✓

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • Full weekends

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 4 years experience working with children
  • 3 months experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • Pet owner references
  • General credentials:
    • 18 years old
    • Police check
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

I have been babysitting for 4 years now. I have immigrated from South Africa to New Zealand, so I am not sure what my education is since I only moved here almost 2 years ago.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Swimming
  • Cooking
  • Writing
  • Foreign languages

You can learn more about me by browsing my social accounts:

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Pet sitting

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Dog walking

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Isabel Rean
Napier, Hawke's Bay

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Member since: Jul 2024

Babysitter, Nanny

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)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Napier for work.

My credentials

  • General credentials:
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

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Childcare

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Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Cailin Marlow

Cailin Marlow
Napier, Hawke's Bay

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Member since: Oct 2024

Welcome message:

Hi, my names Cailin, I am 18 years old and I have 4 years of babysitting experience. I am also currently working for a before/after school care and holiday program. I am currently taking a gap year from studying and am starting a bachelor of primary school teaching next year. I am looking for extra experience before my studies. I am available most evenings between 6 - 10 weekdays and longer hours to be discussed on weekends. I may also be available during the day between 9:30 - 2 during the last term of school for 2024 - Not available for daytime during school holidays. I look forward to hearing from you!

Babysitter $25 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Up to 4 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing
  • Running errands

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Napier for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - - - -

Day

- - - - - - -

Arvo

- - - - - - -

Eve.

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Nite

- - - - - - -

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 4 years experience working with children
  • General credentials:
    • 19 years old
    • Police check
    • Drivers license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

I have had around 4 years of experience babysitting. I also work for a before/after school care and holiday program. I am currently taking a gap year from study and am starting a bachelor of primary teaching in Feb 2025.

My skills and interests:

  • Dance
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Cooking

Contact Cailin For Free

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Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Lara Mills

Lara Mills
Napier, Hawke's Bay

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Member since: Dec 2024

Babysitter

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing nappies
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing

Other services I can provide

  • Pet sitting (click for details)
  • Dog walking (click for details)
  • Pet daycare
  • Pet boarding
  • House sitting
  • Cleaning

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Napier for work.

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 1 year experience working with children
  • Pet credentials:
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • 28 years old
    • Police check
    • Drivers license
    • I have a car
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

I have a masters degree in science and have previously worked as a nanny

Contact Lara For Free

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Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Kate Roughton

Kate Roughton
Havelock North, Hawke's Bay

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Member since: Dec 2024

Babysitter $15 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Up to 1 child at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework

Household duties I can do:

  • Laundry/washing

Other services I can provide

  • Dog sitting (click for details)
  • Dog walking (click for details)
  • House sitting
  • Yard work
  • Tutoring
  • Elderly care

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Havelock North for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Day

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Arvo

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Eve.

- - - - ✓ ✓ ✓

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • Full weekends
  • Vacations with the family

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 3 months experience working with children
  • Pet credentials:
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • 16 years old
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Sports
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Computers

Contact Kate For Free

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Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Babysitting Pay Rates Napier, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand (Jan 2025)

Napier babysitters are paid an average of $21.33 per hour as of January 2025, which is 13.3% lower than the New Zealand average of $24.59. A fair pay rate depends on babysitter credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for babysitting services.
Min Avg Max
Napier:
$15.00 $21.33 $25.00
New Zealand:
$15.00 $24.59 $36.00

Rates are calculated weekly from our live member data.
Prices shown in New Zealand dollars (NZD)


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