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Kristina Heller

Kristina Heller
Christchurch, Canterbury

Activity summary

Member since: Oct 2025

Do you need a babysitter?

Hello! My name is Kristina and I'm 18 year old student, having just finished my last year of high school. A little bit about me, one of my biggest passions is dance. I also love to do embroidery and read. I plan to go to university in February and get a degree in law and criminal justice.

My experience makes me good at engaging with kids and playing games with them, while also making sure everyone is being safe. I have references if you'd like them. Message me if you think I'd be a good fit for your family.

Babysitter $20/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
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing nappies
  • Supervising swimming / water play
  • Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
  • After school care
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting

Household duties I can do:

  • Laundry / washing
  • Running errands

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring
    • Primary school tutoring
    • High school tutoring
    • Reading writing

Pet sitting $15 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Cats
  • Small animals (rabbits, ferrets, etc.)

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Pet playtime
  • Cleaning litter boxes
  • Cleaning cages / bedding

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting
    • Watering plants
    • Taking trash bins in / out

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Christchurch 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
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day

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:
    • Email verified
    • 18 years old
    • Police check
    • Driver's license
    • Emergency car access
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

I teach dance to kids ages 5 and up. 2025 was my first year fully teaching, but I have volunteered with classes and have helped out at shows taking care of the kids. I have also volunteered at the Kind Foundation over the summer, helping counselors with kids. My role was to hangout and play with the kids, and help the counselors manage all of them. I have my full license and access to a car so I can drive kids places and can work late nights.

My skills and interests:

  • Dance
  • Comedy
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Arts / crafts
  • Nature
  • Animals
  • Writing

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Heidi Clements

Heidi Clements
Christchurch, Canterbury

Activity summary

Member since: Feb 2025

Babysitter

I'm a responsible, friendly and caring, I have two younger siblings and babysit for family friends when needed. I am a youth leader at my church and help run some of the kids Sunday services. I'm also comfortable helping with chores, cooking and providing homework assistance. I have a car so it will be no issue getting to you. I'd love the opportunity to meet your family and discuss how I can provide exceptional care for your kids.

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)

Pet sitting

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Birds
  • Fish
  • Small animals (rabbits, ferrets, etc.)

Dog walking $18 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)
  • Large dogs (44—88lbs / 20—40kg)

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)
  • Pet daycare (at my place during the day)
  • Pet boarding (at my place overnight)

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel a few suburbs/towns away from Christchurch 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
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends

My credentials

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

  • 1 year experience working with children
  • 5 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • 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
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Liability insurance
    • Languages I can speak: English

I am currently studying Law and criminal Justice at The University Of Canterbury. I have two younger siblings and babysit for family friends when needed. I am a youth leader at my church and help run some of the kids Sunday services. I'm also comfortable helping with chores, cooking and providing homework assistance.

My skills and interests:

  • Comedy
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Sports
  • Nature
  • Cooking
  • Writing

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Arnica copland

Arnica copland
Christchurch, Canterbury

Activity summary

Member since: Feb 2026

looking for Somone who loves animals and kids?? thats me

Hello! I’m a student at St Margaret’s College, and I’m looking to earn some extra money during weekends and after-school hours. While I don’t yet have formal qualifications, I plan to complete a first aid course later this year.

I’ve grown up around children and am very confident and responsible when caring for them. I also come from a family that breeds dogs, with four dogs currently living at home, and I’ve lived on a farm my whole life—so I’m very comfortable with all types of animals.

I’m reliable, caring, and happy to help wherever needed.

Babysitter $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)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Bathing kids
  • Supervising swimming / water play
  • Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
  • After school care
  • Help with homework

I can provide special needs care

  • Care for special needs kids
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
    • Anxiety disorder
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
    • Dyslexia
    • Sleep disorders

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

Pet sitting $20 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Small animals (rabbits, ferrets, etc.)

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • Pet playtime
  • Daily exercise for your pet
  • 24/7 supervision
  • Cleaning litter boxes
  • Cleaning cages / bedding
  • Transporting pets
  • Care for puppies
  • Care for senior dogs
  • Care for kittens
  • Care for senior cats

Dog walking $10 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)
  • Large dogs (44—88lbs / 20—40kg)
  • Giant dogs (+88lbs / +40kg)

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting
    • Collecting mail / packages
    • Watering plants
    • Taking trash bins in / out
    • Rotating lights / blinds (for a 'lived-in' look)
    • Basic house security checks

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning
  • Car washing / cleaning
  • Elderly care / companionship

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:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - - - -

Day

- - - - - -

Arvo

- - - - - -

Eve.

- - - -

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • School 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:

  • 10 months experience working with children
  • 3 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
    • Pet owner references
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 17 years old
    • Police check
    • Driver's license
    • I have a car
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

Hello! I’m a student at St Margaret’s College, and I’m looking to earn some extra money during weekends and after-school hours. While I don’t yet have formal qualifications, I plan to complete a first aid course later this year.

I’ve grown up around children and am very confident and responsible when caring for them. I also come from a family that breeds dogs, with four dogs currently living at home, and I’ve lived on a farm my whole life—so I’m very comfortable with all types of animals.

I’m reliable, caring, and happy to help wherever needed.

My skills and interests:

  • Dance
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Games
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Swimming
  • Animals

Contact Arnica For Free

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Pet sitting

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Amelia Wilson

Amelia Wilson
Christchurch, Canterbury

Activity summary

Member since: Jan 2026

Hi, Im a 16 year old girl with a lot of experience with baby's from new born all the way up to primary school age kids

Hi, my names Amelia, Im a 16 year old girl who is very reliable and is currently studying early childhood education, aswell as having my own experience with raising my little brother.

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny $25/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 5 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Cooking with kids
  • Bottle feeding
  • Toilet training
  • Changing nappies
  • Bathing 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

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

I can provide special needs care

  • Care for special needs kids
    • Food allergies
    • Diabetes
    • Asthma
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
    • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
    • Down syndrome
    • Intellectual disabilities
    • Dyslexia
    • Epilepsy / tics
    • Physical disabilities

Household duties I can do:

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

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring
    • Primary school tutoring
    • Reading writing
    • Maths tutoring
    • Cooking lessons
    • Art lessons

Pet sitting $30 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Small animals (rabbits, ferrets, etc.)

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Administering medications
  • Medical injections
  • Feeding
  • Pet playtime
  • Care for puppies

Dog walking $15 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting
    • Collecting mail / packages
    • Watering plants

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning
  • Car washing
  • Elderly care / companionship

My availability

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

I can travel within Christchurch 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
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day
  • Full weekends

My credentials

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

  • 4 years experience working with children
    • Babysitting course complete
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
    • I carry a first aid kit
    • Asthma training
    • Anaphylaxis training
    • Water safety training
    • Bachelor of early childhood education (currently studying)
  • 2 months experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 17 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

I am currently studying early childhood education with a course and have a lot of experience from new born up to school age kids.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Sports
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Animals
  • Cooking
  • Design
  • Writing

Contact Amelia For Free

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Childcare

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Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Caitlin Todd

Caitlin Todd
Christchurch, Canterbury

Activity summary

Member since: Jan 2026

Responsible, Bubbly, Happy and Trustworthy School Graduate with Childcare Interest!

My name is Caitlin. I am a 17-year-old female school graduate from Avonside Girls’ High School with NCEA Levels 1 and 2. I am caring, reliable, and bubbly, with a positive attitude and strong communication skills. I take initiative, enjoy working with people, and always put effort into doing tasks well. I am motivated to learn, gain experience, and contribute in a dependable and enthusiastic way.

Babysitter $20/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Up to 2 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
  • After school care
  • Care for sick children

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

Pet sitting $15 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • Pet playtime
  • Daily exercise for your pet
  • Care for puppies
  • Care for kittens

Dog walking $25 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning
  • Elderly care / companionship

My availability

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:

M T W T F S S

Morn

Day

Arvo

- - -

Eve.

- -

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • New Year's Eve
  • Full weekends

My credentials

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

  • Childcare credentials:
    • I carry a first aid kit
  • 7 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 17 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

I am a graduate of Avonside Girls’ High School and have completed NCEA Levels 1 and 2, earning of 90+ credits for level 2. Through my schooling, I have developed strong foundational skills in communication, responsibility, and time management, and I am motivated to continue learning and gaining practical experience.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Games
  • Nature
  • Animals
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Computers

Contact Caitlin For Free

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Childcare

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Pet sitting

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Dog walking

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Charmaine Fraser

Charmaine Fraser
Christchurch, Canterbury

Activity summary

Member since: Aug 2024

Here to help no job to big or small ?

Hi there I'm currently on the look out for some work part time or fulltime preferably but casual is ok too ? I love animals and people they are my passion! I have loads of experience with looking after children and animals but am also happy to help out with any job! Feel free to message me to know more but I'd love to help someone in need ? I am pretty flexible and available all days of the week.look forward to hearing from you ?

Babysitter, Parent helper $25/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

Childcare duties I can do:

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

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

I can provide special needs care

  • Care for special needs kids

Household duties I can do:

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

Pet sitting $20 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Birds
  • Fish
  • Reptiles
  • Small animals (rabbits, ferrets, etc.)

Dog walking $15 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)
  • Large dogs (44—88lbs / 20—40kg)
  • Giant dogs (+88lbs / +40kg)

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning
  • Elderly care / companionship

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of Christchurch 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
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day
  • Overnight jobs

My credentials

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

  • 6 years experience working with children
  • 10 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • Driver's license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

  • Comedy
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Fitness
  • Nature
  • Cooking

Contact Charmaine 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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Amaia Garcia

Amaia Garcia
Christchurch, Canterbury

Activity summary

Member since: Aug 2025

Reliable Care for Your Little Ones — Pets & Kids

Hi, my name is Maia and I’m a responsible 16-year-old with a genuine love for both children and animals. I offer safe, caring, and reliable help with pet sitting, pet walking, drop-in visits, feeding, playtime, and basic grooming (like brushing and baths). I can also assist with simple medication (oral, as instructed by owners).

Families can trust me to be punctual, attentive, and caring, whether it’s keeping pets happy and comfortable or providing safe babysitting. I understand how important it is to have someone dependable looking after the ones you love, and I take that responsibility seriously.

I’m available after school, weekends, and holidays, and I’m happy to adapt to your family’s needs. If you’re looking for a reliable and trustworthy sitter, I’d love to help.

Babysitter $15/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light 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
  • Grocery shopping

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

Pet sitting $15 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Fish
  • Reptiles
  • Small animals (rabbits, ferrets, etc.)

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • Pet playtime
  • Daily exercise for your pet
  • Care for puppies
  • Care for senior dogs
  • Care for senior cats

Dog walking $15 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)
  • Large dogs (44—88lbs / 20—40kg)

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet daycare (at my place during the day)
  • Pet grooming

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning

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:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - -

Day

- - - - -

Arvo

- - - - -

Eve.

- - - -

Nite

- - - -

I'm available for:

  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • New Year's Eve
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends

My credentials

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

  • Childcare credentials:
    • CPR training
  • 6 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 17 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English and Spanish

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Sports
  • Fitness

Contact Amaia 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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Abby Ryder

Abby Ryder
Christchurch, Canterbury

Activity summary

Member since: Sep 2025

Kind, Caring, Loving, Friendly

Hi All,

My name is Abby, I am 24, Christchurch born and raised, experienced with hands on care.

It is in my nature to be a carer for all! Whether that be children, teens, adults, elder or animals (anyone or anything in need of love, care and reassurance). My goal is always to ensure the best for all.

I have such a positive, calm, kind, caring energy that projects to all those around.

I have experience with children and looking after them.

I have done all sorts, whether it be just helping keep an eye on the little ones & putting them to bed, to preparing and cooking meals. To taking to school, events, extra-curricular activities.

I also have a lot of experience in cleaning, house work, clearing and helping get homes back into organised matters.

I have always had some kind of animal in my life, dogs, cats, fish. I have been a reliable dog walker, trainer and carer. Many people leave the responsibility of caring for their own pet whwn away whether it be house visiting or overnight stays.

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny $25/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)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Toilet training
  • Changing nappies
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting

Household duties I can do:

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

Pet sitting $25 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Fish
  • Small animals (rabbits, ferrets, etc.)

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Administering medications
  • Feeding
  • Pet playtime
  • Daily exercise for your pet
  • 24/7 supervision
  • Care for puppies
  • Care for senior dogs
  • Care for kittens
  • Care for senior cats

Dog walking $25 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)
  • Large dogs (44—88lbs / 20—40kg)

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)
  • Pet daycare (at my place during the day)
  • Pet training
  • Pet grooming

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

  • Yard work
  • Cleaning
  • Elderly care / companionship

My availability

I'm looking for Full-time employment.

I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of Christchurch 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
  • 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:
    • First aid training
    • I carry a first aid kit
  • Pet credentials:
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
    • Pet owner references
    • Have a pet carrier
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 25 years old
    • Police check
    • Driver's license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Sports
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Cooking

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Vaanya Sachdev

Vaanya Sachdev
Christchurch, Canterbury

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Member since: Apr 2026

Friendly motivated year 12

Hi, I’m a friendly and reliable Year 12 student with a genuine love for caring for both children and animals. I’m known for being responsible, patient, and easy to get along with, and I take pride in creating a safe, fun, and positive environment. With hands-on experience supervising children and managing responsibilities independently, I’m someone you can trust to be attentive, organised, and fully committed to providing the best care possible.

Babysitter, Parent helper $23.75/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
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Supervising swimming / water play
  • Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
  • Preparing school lunches
  • Help with homework
  • Administering medications
  • Care for twins/multiples

I can provide special needs care

  • Care for special needs kids
    • Food allergies
    • Asthma
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
    • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
    • Intellectual disabilities
    • Dyslexia
    • Physical disabilities

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring
    • Primary school tutoring
    • High school tutoring
    • Test / exam prep
    • Reading writing
    • Maths tutoring
    • Science tutoring

Pet sitting $20 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Small animals (rabbits, ferrets, etc.)

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Administering medications
  • Feeding
  • Pet playtime
  • Daily exercise for your pet
  • Cleaning litter boxes
  • Cleaning cages / bedding
  • Transporting pets

Dog walking $20 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)
  • Large dogs (44—88lbs / 20—40kg)

Other dog walking tasks I can do:

  • Dog jogging (for energetic pooches!)

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting
    • Collecting mail / packages
    • Watering plants
    • Taking trash bins in / out
    • Rotating lights / blinds (for a 'lived-in' look)
    • Basic house security checks

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning

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:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - -

Day

- - - - -

Arvo

- - - - -

Eve.

Nite

- - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day
  • Full weekends

My credentials

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

  • 2 months experience working with children
    • Registered carer
  • 2 months experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • Pet owner references
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 16 years old
    • Driver's license
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Languages I can speak: English

I am a responsible Year 12 student at Hillmorton High School with a strong academic record, including NCEA Level 1 with Excellence. I have hands-on experience caring for children as a Holiday Programme Caregiver, where I supervised groups, ensured safety, and communicated with parents. My additional work experience in hospitality and managing an Airbnb has developed my reliability, organisation, and ability to handle responsibility independently. I am trustworthy, patient, and able to maintain a safe, clean, and positive environment, making me well-suited for babysitting and animal sitting roles.

My skills and interests:

  • Comedy
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Arts / crafts
  • Games
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Animals
  • Gardening
  • Writing

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Zara Beech
Christchurch, Canterbury

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Member since: Feb 2026

Welcome message:

Hi I’m Zara, I’m 17 and currently in my last two years of high school and I would love to baby/pet sit for you. I love to paint and create different art and craft projects, bake and anything science related whether that be trailing experiments or simply reading research. This means a child who is creative or interested in learning new things is a great fit. I am on the reserved side but I have a lot of patience and love to have a laugh. I also have a lot of experience with shy and anxious kids as well as kids who may be neurodivergent.

I look forward to hearing from you, Zara

Babysitter, Nanny $20/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
  • Cooking with kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Supervising swimming / water play
  • Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
  • Before school care
  • Preparing school lunches
  • After school care
  • Help with homework
  • Care for sick children
  • Administering medications
  • Care for twins/multiples

I can provide special needs care

  • Care for special needs kids
    • Food allergies
    • Diabetes
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
    • Anxiety disorder
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
    • Dyslexia
    • Epilepsy / tics

Household duties I can do:

  • Laundry / washing
  • Running errands

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring
    • Primary school tutoring
    • Reading writing
    • Maths tutoring
    • Science tutoring
    • Cooking lessons
    • Art lessons

Pet sitting $20 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Small animals (rabbits, ferrets, etc.)

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Administering medications
  • Feeding
  • Pet playtime
  • Daily exercise for your pet
  • 24/7 supervision
  • Cleaning cages / bedding
  • Care for puppies
  • Care for senior dogs
  • Care for kittens
  • Care for senior cats

Dog walking $15 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)
  • Large dogs (44—88lbs / 20—40kg)

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)
  • Pet daycare (at my place during the day)
  • Pet boarding (at my place overnight)
  • Pet training

My availability

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

I can travel a few suburbs/towns away from Christchurch 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
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day

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
    • Anaphylaxis training
  • 5 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
    • Have a pet carrier
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 17 years old
    • Police check
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Games
  • Swimming
  • Animals
  • Cooking
  • Design

Contact Zara For Free

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Babysitting Pay Rates Springston, Canterbury, New Zealand (Updated 1 Jul 2026)

Springston babysitters are paid an average of $23.94 per hour as of July 2026, which is 0.3% lower than the Canterbury average of $24.01, and 4.4% lower than the New Zealand average of $25.05. A fair pay rate depends on babysitter credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for babysitting services in Springston.
1 Kid 2 Kids 3+ Kids
Springston:
$21.76 $23.94 $26.11
Canterbury:
$21.83 $24.01 $26.20
New Zealand:
$22.77 $25.05 $27.32

Rates are calculated weekly from our live member data. Prices are shown in New Zealand dollars (NZD). If you republish our rates please credit kidsit.com 😊

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Parents' Guide To Babysitting

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Why hire a babysitter

In this section we look at what services babysitters typically provide, how they're different to other carers, and the many benefits your family can enjoy when hiring a babysitter.

When to hire a babysitter

Every family is different and so are the requirements for hiring a babysitter. In this section, we explore the many factors that can influence when, and how often, you choose to hire a babysitter so you can have a better idea of what may be best for your family.

How to find a good babysitter

Often the biggest challenge with hiring a babysitter is finding good candidates, to begin with. In this section, we reveal many secrets that you can use to attract the best local babysitters, we also explore alternatives to hiring babysitters that you may not have considered.

What makes a good babysitter

Finding a good babysitter is not an easy task, in this section, we highlight various qualities to look out for while you're gathering candidates for your open position. We also cover less commonly considered candidates such as male babysitters and answer commonly asked questions that parents have about them.

Babysitter interview tips

How you conduct your interview process is critical to identifying the most appropriate babysitter for your family. In this section, we run through a recommended babysitting interview format and provide tips and tricks that you can use to learn the most about your candidates. We also offer a huge list of good interview questions and how best to utilize them depending on your unique circumstances.

Babysitter pay

One of the most common questions parents have about babysitting is how much they should pay their sitter. In this section, we look at the many factors that influence babysitter pay including your geographic location, age and experience of the sitter, age and number of children, and specific job requirements.

How to vet babysitting candidates

Once you have a shortlist of the best babysitters you can find, the next step is to vet them further to make sure they are who they say they are and the skills and qualifications they claim to have are valid. Follow our guides on checking babysitter references and running background checks.

Babysitting job expectations

Babysitting jobs come with a lot of expectations from both sides, in this section we look at the common things that babysitters and parents anticipate and how good communication is critical to maintaining a good working relationship where everyone knows what is expected of them.

Special occasions

There are several key dates and events throughout the year when babysitters are in hot demand, read our guides below to give you an advantage over other families who are competing with you for the best babysitters.

Babysitting difficulties

Babysitting is not always easy for sitters or parents but it should always be safe. In this section, we reveal some key warning signs that you should be looking out for to ensure that your kids are safe and being lovingly looked after whenever you're away. We also discuss the things you can, and cannot do if you suspect something may be wrong.

Babysitting admin and tax

Hiring a babysitter comes with extra responsibilities and duties because you are an employer. In this section, we discuss the various admin tasks that may be asked of you such as writing babysitting references for past employees and we also cover how this can affect your tax.