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Rosy Ellis Hope

Rosy Ellis Hope
Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty

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Member since Jul 2026

Job: Babysitter wanted

Babysitter for:

  • 1 preschooler (3 - 4 years)
  • 1 small school kid (5 - 8 years)

Job availability

Place of work: Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Employment type: Casual/temporary

Preferred credentials

  • General credentials:
    • Spoken languages: English

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Scarlett Huang

Scarlett Huang
Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

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Last seen 8 hours ago
Member since Jul 2026

Reliable After-School Nanny Wanted

We are a friendly family looking for a reliable, caring, and experienced nanny to provide after-school care for our two children, aged 5 and 8.

Mum will be on maternity leave from mid-August, and Dad works late into the evening, so we are looking for someone who can provide consistent afternoon support.

Responsibilities include:

Collecting the children from school at 3:00 pm (approximately a 12-minute drive from our home).

Supervising and caring for the children after school, including helping with afternoon routines and engaging them in after school program activities.

Taking the children on an outdoor outing one morning each weekend, such as visiting a local park or an indoor playground. Transport them home or to after-school activities if required 

Hours:

Monday: 15:00-17:00 Tuesday: 15:00-17:00 Friday: 15:00-17:30 Saturday or Sunday: 13:00-17:00 Available by mutual agreement during school holidays, teacher-only days, evenings, or when extra support is needed.  Requirements:

Full New Zealand driver's licence.

Previous experience caring for young children(at least two recent referees can be phoned or emailed) A Police Vetting check(It’s free and only take 2 weeks time to complete)

Reliable, responsible, and nurturing.

First Aid certification is an advantage (but not essential).

Job: Babysitter/parent helper/nanny wanted $26 / hour

Babysitter, parent helper, nanny for:

  • 2 small school kids (5 - 8 years)

Additional childcare duties

  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Supervising swimming / water play
  • After school care

Special needs care required

  • Care for special needs kids
    • Food allergies
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Job availability

Place of work: Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Employment type: Part-time
Start date: 9 August 2026

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Special availability requirements:

  • School holidays

Preferred credentials

  • Childcare credentials:
    • First aid training
    • Working With Children Check (WWCC)
  • General credentials:
    • Police check
    • Driver's license
    • Spoken languages: English, Chinese

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Narnia Williams

Narnia Williams
Papamoa, Bay of Plenty

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Member since May 2026

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Im requiring babysitter for my 2 girls ages 7 and 9 every friday morning 7am-8am, and evening 3.30pm-8pm. Alternate saturdays 7am-8am, 3.30pm-8pm No cooking or chores required.

Job: Babysitter wanted $20 / hour

Babysitter for:

  • 2 small school kids (5 - 8 years)

Job availability

Place of work: Papamoa, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Employment type: Casual/temporary

Job timetable:

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    • Spoken languages: English

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Priscilla Penniket

Priscilla Penniket
Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty

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Member since Mar 2026

Babysitter for 11month old

My name is Priscilla and I have a baby (11months) named pearl. I’m looking for someone to be with her for a few hours here and there for me to get a back. I’m looking for someone who will get on with her and be attentive. And someone who can start right away. Would love to hear from you.

Job: Babysitter wanted $27 / hour

Babysitter for:

  • 1 baby (3 - 12 months)

Job availability

Place of work: Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Employment type: Casual/temporary

Special availability requirements:

  • Urgent booking

Preferred credentials

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    • Spoken languages: English

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Nicky Buckley

Nicky Buckley
Maketu, Bay of Plenty

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Member since Mar 2026

Job: Babysitter/parent helper wanted

Babysitter, parent helper for:

  • 1 preschooler (3 - 4 years)
  • 1 small school kid (5 - 8 years)

Job availability

Place of work: Maketu, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Employment type: Casual/temporary

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  • General credentials:
    • Spoken languages: English

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Rhonda Palmer

Rhonda Palmer
Ōmokoroa, Bay of Plenty

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Member since Jan 2026

Job: Babysitter wanted $27 / hour

Babysitter for:

  • 2 small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • 1 tween (9 - 12 years)

Job availability

Place of work: Ōmokoroa, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Employment type: Part-time

Job timetable:

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Preferred credentials

  • Childcare credentials:
    • Parent
    • Registered carer
  • General credentials:
    • Police check
    • Driver's license
    • Spoken languages: English

Preferred skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Games
  • Video

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Joseph Griffiths

Joseph Griffiths
Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

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Member since Nov 2025

Job: Babysitter wanted $27 / hour

Babysitter for:

  • 1 preschooler (3 - 4 years)
  • 2 small school kids (5 - 8 years)

Job availability

Place of work: Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Employment type: Casual/temporary
Start date: Immediately

Job timetable:

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Special availability requirements:

  • Urgent booking

Preferred credentials

  • General credentials:
    • Spoken languages: English

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Thomas Cox

Thomas Cox
Papamoa, Bay of Plenty

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Member since Sep 2025

Job: Babysitter wanted

Babysitter for:

  • 1 small school kid (5 - 8 years)

Job availability

Place of work: Papamoa, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Employment type: Casual/temporary

Preferred credentials

  • General credentials:
    • Spoken languages: English

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Tasman Hill-Tatham

Tasman Hill-Tatham
Papamoa, Bay of Plenty

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Member since Jul 2025

Babysitter Wanted – Flexible Hours (Papamoa)

I’m a midwifery student looking for a reliable, caring babysitter to help with my four children — primarily the two youngest (preschool age), though care for all four may be needed at times. Regular care is needed for my youngest from 12:15pm on Mondays, with additional casual hours likely during placement (days and times will vary).

Pay rate is negotiable, and a fuel allowance is available on top of the hourly rate. Ideally, you’ll have your own car (I can provide car seats).

If you’re experienced with young children, flexible, and have a kind, calm nature, I’d love to hear from you!

Job: Babysitter wanted $26 / hour

Babysitter for:

  • 2 preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • 1 small school kid (5 - 8 years)
  • 1 tween (9 - 12 years)

Additional childcare duties

  • Light meals
  • Transporting kids

Job availability

Place of work: Papamoa, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Employment type: Casual/temporary

Job timetable:

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Nite

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Preferred credentials

  • General credentials:
    • Driver's license
    • Has a car
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Spoken languages: English

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Nik Patel

Nik Patel
Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

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Member since May 2025

Job: Babysitter wanted $20 / hour

Babysitter for:

  • 1 small school kid (5 - 8 years)

Job availability

Place of work: Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Employment type: Casual/temporary

Job timetable:

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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Preferred credentials

  • Childcare credentials:
    • Parent
  • General credentials:
    • Driver's license
    • Spoken languages: English

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Pet sitting

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Dog walking

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Babysitting Job Pay Rates Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand (Updated 1 Jul 2026)

Mount Maunganui babysitting jobs pay an average of $24.37 per hour as of July 2026, which is 0.4% lower than the Bay of Plenty average of $24.48, and 2.7% lower than the New Zealand average of $25.05. A fair pay rate depends on childcare provider credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for childcare services in Mount Maunganui.
1 Kid 2 Kids 3+ Kids
Mount Maunganui:
$22.15 $24.37 $26.58
Bay of Plenty:
$22.25 $24.48 $26.70
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 😊

Don't know how much to charge? See our guide to babysitting pay rates


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Babysitting Guide

Are you a parent? See our Parents' Guide to Babysitting instead.

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Chapter 1. How to start babysitting

When you decide to become a babysitter, it can be difficult to know where to start, that's why we have assembled a huge library of articles that are designed to help beginners at every step in their journey.

In this chapter, we have articles that will help you to set up your service, get all the right equipment you need, and we show you how to gain the qualifications and experience that you need to thrive.

Is babysitting for you?

In this section, we look at whether babysitting is the right thing for you. We cover the personality traits that good babysitters often share and the general requirements for the job so that you can get a good idea of what it's like.

Benefits of babysitting

There are many reasons why people decide to start babysitting, in this section, we'll look at the benefits of becoming a babysitter, what skills you can learn while on the job, and how babysitting can help you later in your life and career.

Equipment required

To become an effective and professional babysitter you will need to have completed some essential training (or have equivalent practical experience), some basic equipment for the job, and have printed documentation of your skills and experience for parents to assess.

In this section, we'll cover all of these babysitting requirements, we highlight which ones are essential to get before you begin, and which ones you can acquire later.

Getting started

In this section, we run through the general process of getting yourself set up and ready for becoming a babysitter, even if you're starting from scratch.

How to promote your babysitting service

Once your babysitting business is set up, it is essential that you have a cost-effective way to promote your service to new families.

In this section, we look at a variety of free and cheap advertising methods that we recommend to babysitters and how best to use them for your particular circumstances.

Babysitting interviews

An essential part of winning new babysitting jobs is being able to present yourself to parents in the best possible light by showcasing your good qualities, skills, and qualifications.

In this section, we cover all aspects of babysitting interviews, what to bring, what to wear, what to expect, and questions you should ask parents. These essential tips can give you the edge over your competition and increase your chances of finding repeat work.

Babysitting pay

One of the most asked questions by babysitters is "how much should I charge?" and to be honest, there isn't a simple answer. Your babysitting rate will depend on where you live, your age, what skills and qualifications you have, how in-demand you are, and also, how effective you are a negotiating your pay rate.

The following articles will help you to set your optimal babysitting rate based on your particular circumstances.

First time babysitting tips

Your very first babysitting job may be stressful if you don't know what to expect or if you are not well prepared. In this section, we help you to prepare, we describe what a first babysitting job is typically like, and we cover various situations that may happen when you're babysitting for a family for the first time.

Babysitting safety

Safety is one of the most important responsibilities of a babysitter, both safety of the children under your supervision and safety for yourself while on the job and traveling to and from jobs. In this section, we cover various aspects of safety that all babysitters should know. We encourage you to read all of these helpful articles.

Babysitting FAQs

In this section, we answer some of the most common questions people ask about babysitting and dispel widespread myths and common misconceptions.

See our babysitting FAQs page for even more questions and answers about babysitting.

For definitions of common babysitting terms, see our babysitting glossary.

Chapter 2. Essential babysitting strategies

To be an effective babysitter you will need a variety of skills so you can handle the different situations that might come up while on the job. In this chapter, we cover all aspects of general babysitting and reveal our many tricks for dealing with common situations that babysitters face every day.

Common babysitting duties

As a babysitter, parents will expect you to perform a variety of tasks while on the job. In this section, we cover all of the most common babysitting duties in detail, we share our secret tips so you can gain new skills and improve your service over time.

Child ages

How you plan for each babysitting job will largely depend on the ages of the children who will be under your care. In this section, we look at the specific babysitting requirements for individual age groups, the pros and cons of each age, potential pitfalls to look out for, and age-appropriate games and activities that we recommend.

See our guide to babysitting:

Child entertainment

After child safety, engaging entertainment is probably the most important thing a good babysitter can provide for children. In this section, we reveal hundreds of entertainment options for children of all ages including games, crafts, jokes, sports, and many other new and different activities that children and babysitters will both enjoy.

Improve your babysitting skills

If you're serious about becoming a better babysitter then this section is perfect for you. These articles will help you to learn more about childcare, the development of children, and how babysitters can make a valuable difference in children's lives.

Outings for babysitters

Babysitting doesn't have to be boring, it can be an adventure! In this section, we take a look at kid-friendly outings that you may want to try on your next babysitting job. The kids will love them!

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How to deal with difficult situations

Babysitting is not always easy, some days you will be tested with difficult children, tricky situations, or unexpected events. In this section, we go through some of the most common difficulties that babysitters may face and offer advice and tips to help you to work through the situation or to prevent it from happening in the first place.

Popular babysitting dates

There are a few dates each year when babysitters find themselves in high demand. On these special days, babysitters can easily charge 1.5 times their normal rate. These are also times when new babysitters can find greater success in securing new jobs. Read on to learn how you can make the most of these dates to advance your babysitting business.

Chapter 3. Babysitting business

Babysitting can be more than just a job, it can become a long and fulfilling career that will support you just as well as many other occupations. And because babysitters are self-employed, it can give you flexibility and freedom that other jobs can never provide.

Tax tips for babysitters

When running your own babysitting business it's essential to correctly record your earnings and expenses for tax purposes. In this section, we look at the finer details of tax for babysitters.

Career babysitting

If you're serious about turning babysitting into a career then these articles can help you determine the best way forward.