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Jordan O’Connor

Jordan O’Connor
Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

Activity summary

Member since: Apr 2024

Welcome message:

Kia ora everyone,

I am a honest, kind-hearted, and bubbly 17 year old young woman (18 sep 2024). I am currently studying a bachelor of nursing degree here in Tauranga. I have my first aid certificate, and a clean police record. I currently have my restricted license and my own safe car, but i am due or my full license test early in May. I love children, and would love the opportunity to work along side your precious one, ensuring I am loving, kind, and fun. Kind regards, Jordan

Babysitter, Nanny $24 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Up to 1 child at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing
  • Grocery shopping

Other services I can provide

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

My availability

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

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Tauranga 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
  • Overnight jobs

My credentials

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

  • 1 month experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
  • Pet credentials:
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • 19 years old
    • Police check
    • Drivers license
    • Emergency car access
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

I have had experience with children through taking an early childhood class during collage, and got the opportunity to do a placement with children aged 2-5 in 2023.

My skills and interests:

  • Singing
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Cooking
  • Writing

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

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Jade Alexandra Douglas
Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

Activity summary

Member since: May 2024

Babysitter, Parent helper, 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)

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

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

My credentials

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

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Katie Frances McLaughlin
Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

Activity summary

Member since: Apr 2024

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)

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

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

My credentials

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

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Inge Van Wyk

Inge Van Wyk
Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

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Member since: Sep 2024

Babysitter

Hi there, I saw that you are looking for a babysitter and I would be keen to help! I am currently in year 12 at school completing Math, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, English and Outdoor education (in which we are currently teaching year 9s). I am comfortable helping with homework and I also can help with cleaning and cooking (as I have also taken food technology). I also have some experience looking after younger kids, as I often babysit my younger sibling. I understand the importance of ensuring children are safe, happy, and entertained. I'm responsible, reliable, and can adapt to any routines you have in place for your kids. Additionally, I have a flexible schedule outside of school hours (except for gym), making it easy to accommodate your needs. I'd love the opportunity to help out and ensure your kids are well taken care of. Looking forward to hearing from you soon!

Babysitter $23 / 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)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Taking kids on outings
  • 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

My availability

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

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Tauranga 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
  • Public holidays
  • Vacations with the family

My credentials

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

  • 1 month experience working with children
  • 7 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • 16 years old
    • Police check
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English and Dutch
    • Email verified

I am currently in year 12 at school completing Math, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, English and Outdoor education (in which we are currently teaching year 9s). I am comfortable helping with homework and I also can help with cleaning and cooking (as I have also taken food technology). I also have some experience looking after younger kids, as I often babysit my younger sibling. I understand the importance of ensuring children are safe, happy, and entertained. I'm responsible, reliable, and can adapt to any routines you have in place for your kids. Additionally, I have a flexible schedule outside of school hours (except for gym), making it easy to accommodate your needs. I'd love the opportunity to help out and ensure your kids are well taken care of. Looking forward to hearing from you soon!

My skills and interests:

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

Contact Inge 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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Cearah Loomans

Cearah Loomans
Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

Activity summary

Member since: Nov 2023

Welcome message:

Hi everyone, I am 19 years old and a student at Waikato University studying early childhood. I have just completed my second year of my degree and will partake in my third and final year next year. I have a wide range of experience looking after children of all different ages, ranging from 3 months - 10 years. All with a variety of different duties and or needs. I have juggled up to three part time babysitting jobs at a time as the days and times I was needed varied. I am a reliable, responsible, energetic nanny/babysitter.

Babysitter, 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)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 6 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 special needs kids
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

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

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 surrounding suburbs/towns of Tauranga 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
  • 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:

  • 5 years experience working with children
    • First aid training for babies
    • Bachelor of early childhood education (currently studying)
    • I have child car seats
  • Pet credentials:
    • I'm comfortable with pets
  • General credentials:
    • 20 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

My skills and interests:

  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Cooking
  • Video
  • Writing

Contact Cearah For Free

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Katie Johnstone

Katie Johnstone
Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

Activity summary

Member since: Oct 2023

Welcome message:

I have a huge love for children - especially younger kids. I have previous experience babysitting children in the past few years. I am happy to help with whatever chores need doing whether that be cooking, cleaning etc. I have my own transport and full clean NZ drivers license so am able to travel where needed :)

Babysitter, Nanny $23.50 / 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)
  • Up to 2 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing nappies
  • Bathing kids

Household duties I can do:

  • Laundry/washing
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning

My availability

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

I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of Tauranga 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
  • Valentine's Day

My credentials

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

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

My skills and interests:

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

Contact Katie For Free

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Aimee Calvin

Aimee Calvin
Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

Activity summary

Member since: Jun 2023

Welcome message:

I am a registered health professional who works with specifically children and their families. I am seeking work outside of my professional role where I can help you in your home or give you a much deserved break and mind your children for you. I am first aid trained, police checked and vulnerable children’s vetted all for my RHP job. Most importantly, I am a mama of two beautiful children.

Babysitter, Parent helper $28 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • 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
  • Transporting kids
  • Bathing kids
  • Care for special needs kids

Other services I can provide

My availability

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

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Tauranga 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

My credentials

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

  • Childcare credentials:
    • I'm a parent
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • I carry a first aid kit
  • Pet credentials:
    • I'm comfortable with pets
  • General credentials:
    • 31 years old
    • Drivers license
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

I am a registered health professional and work in a child specific role, I’m a parent and nurturer and just love children, I would love to come and help you out in your home/ give you a well deserved break.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Arts/crafts
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Swimming
  • Computers
  • Writing

Contact Aimee For Free

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Navpreet Kaur
Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

Activity summary

Member since: Apr 2023

Babysitter

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Up to 2 children at once

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

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

My credentials

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

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Babysitting Pay Rates Te Puna, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand (Nov 2024)

Te Puna babysitters are paid an average of $24.70 per hour as of November 2024, which is 1.1% higher than the Bay of Plenty average of $24.42, and 1.7% lower than the New Zealand average of $25.12. A fair pay rate depends on babysitter credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for babysitting services.
Min Avg Max
Te Puna:
$23.00 $24.70 $28.00
Bay of Plenty:
$23.00 $24.42 $28.00
New Zealand:
$15.00 $25.12 $36.00

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


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Special occasions

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Babysitting difficulties

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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.