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Ahi Hutchings

Ahi Hutchings
New Plymouth, Taranaki

Activity summary

Last seen: 4 days ago
Member since: Jan 2025

Kia Ora! My name is Ahi

I have around 5 years combined experience babysitting and working in childcare. I currently work as a preschool relief teacher (casual and unqualified). I have experience working with ages ranging from 6 months old to 16 years old. I’m looking for either some casual babysitting or a more reliable nannying position. Look forward to hearing from you and getting to know you and your whanau💞

Babysitter, Nanny $20 / hour

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)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

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

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Other services I can provide

My availability

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

I can travel within New Plymouth 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

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Eve.

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Nite

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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:

  • 5 years experience working with children
  • 3 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • 19 years old
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

I attended Sacred Heart Girls College New Plymouth, completed my NCEA levels 1-3, I excelled in the creative subjects

My skills and interests:

  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Nature
  • Writing

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

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Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Rani Adamson

Rani Adamson
New Plymouth, Taranaki

Activity summary

Member since: Nov 2023

Welcome message:

Hey parents I am a reliable sitter who has been babysitting family friends and family members since 13/14 I adore looking after kids making sure there happy and having fun I am honest and trustworthy

Babysitter, Parent helper $30 / hour

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)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping

Other services I can provide

  • Pet sitting (click for details)
  • House sitting
  • Cleaning

My availability

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

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of New Plymouth 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
  • New Year's Eve
  • Overnight jobs

My credentials

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

  • 4 years experience working with children
  • Pet credentials:
    • I'm comfortable with pets
  • General credentials:
    • 19 years old
    • Police check
    • Permanent resident
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

My skills and interests:

  • Reading/storytelling
  • Arts/crafts
  • Swimming
  • Cooking
  • Writing

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

Contact Rani For Free

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Select the services you need:

Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Haylee Sanger
New Plymouth, Taranaki

Activity summary

Member since: Oct 2024

Welcome message:

I have always had a love for kids and I enjoy babysitting a lot. Being able to play with them and help them to learn as well as having fun is something I enjoy very much.

Babysitter, Nanny $15 / hour

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)
  • Up to 4 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for special needs kids
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Other services I can provide

  • Pet sitting (click for details)
  • House sitting
  • Tutoring

My availability

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

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of New Plymouth 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
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends
  • Live-in with the family

My credentials

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

  • 3 years experience working with children
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
    • Bachelor of early childhood education (currently studying)
  • 2 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • 17 years old
    • Police check
    • Drivers license
    • Emergency car access
    • I have a car
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

I have my first aide certificate and I did Educare for a term where I was placed in a primary school doing teacher aiding so I have a lot of experience. I have also been doing babysitting for family members and people I have found through listings for about a year.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Arts/crafts
  • Sports
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Cooking

Contact Haylee For Free

Your job requirements will be sent with your message.

Select the services you need:

Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Kate Mary Fevre

Kate Mary Fevre
New Plymouth, Taranaki

Activity summary

Member since: Aug 2024

Babysitter, Parent helper $22 / 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)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

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

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

✓ ✓ ✓ - ✓ - -

Day

- - - - - - -

Arvo

- - - - - - -

Eve.

- - - - ✓ ✓ ✓

Nite

- - - - ✓ ✓ ✓

I'm available for:

  • New Year's Eve
  • 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:

  • 16 months experience working with children
    • First aid training
  • 16 months experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
  • General credentials:
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

I have worked with children since I was 16 years old. I am now 39 years old. I am trained in first add, and I am experienced with children with special needs, having worked as a support worker before . I love animals and I am comfortable with any pets.

My skills and interests:

  • Reading/storytelling
  • Arts/crafts

Contact Kate For Free

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Select the services you need:

Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Delta Ryder
New Plymouth, Taranaki

Activity summary

Member since: Dec 2024

Babysitter

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)

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

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

My credentials

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

Contact Delta For Free

Your job requirements will be sent with your message.

Select the services you need:

Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Katie

Katie
New Plymouth, Taranaki

Activity summary

Member since: Sep 2022

Babysitter $30 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Up to 3 children at once

My availability

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

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of New Plymouth 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:

  • General credentials:
    • 20 years old
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

My skills and interests:

  • Comedy
  • Fitness

Contact Katie For Free

Your job requirements will be sent with your message.

Select the services you need:

Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Babysitting Pay Rates New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand (Jan 2025)

New Plymouth babysitters are paid an average of $24.25 per hour as of January 2025, which is 1.4% 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
New Plymouth:
$15.00 $24.25 $30.00
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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