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Navneet Kaur

Navneet Kaur
Papamoa, Bay of Plenty

Activity summary

Member since: Jun 2026

Caring and Reliable Early Childhood Education Student Available for Babysitting

Kia ora! My name is Navneet, and I am currently studying Early Childhood Education in New Zealand. I enjoy spending time with children and helping them feel safe, happy, and valued. Through my teaching placements and experience caring for younger family members, I have developed patience, responsibility, and an understanding of children’s needs at different ages.

I love engaging children in creative activities, reading stories, outdoor play, and supporting their daily routines. I strive to create a warm, positive, and nurturing environment where children can feel comfortable and have fun while parents have peace of mind. I would be delighted to support your family and look forward to meeting you and your little ones.

Pet sitting

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Feeding

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny, Au pair $26/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)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Cooking with kids
  • Bottle feeding
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Bathing kids
  • 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 do house sitting

  • House sitting
    • Collecting mail / packages
    • Watering plants
    • Rotating lights / blinds (for a 'lived-in' look)

My availability

I'm looking for Part-time employment.

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

  • 11 months experience working with children
    • Bachelor of early childhood education (currently studying)
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 32 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

I am an Early Childhood Education student with practical experience working with children during my teaching placements and caring for younger family members. My training has helped me develop strong skills in child supervision, safety, communication, and supporting children’s learning and wellbeing. I am reliable, caring, and committed to providing a safe and positive environment for children.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Nature
  • Animals

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Childcare

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Dog walking

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Margaret Chenery

Margaret Chenery
Papamoa, Bay of Plenty

Activity summary

Member since: Feb 2026

Tutoring and Childcare Sorted

Hi mums and dads. My husband and I have raised 2 beautiful and successful boys, both having ADHD. I love engaging and supporting children of all ages to help create and enhance their best potential. I am currently tutoring a few children moving from the primary to intermediate phase and preparing them for the year ahead I also am caring for a range of younger children ages 2 being my youngest and 7, providing stimulating and creative environments for them to grow and enjoy I am a bubbly, fun and engaging person. Providing support to both yourselves and your little ones.

Dog sitting

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny, Au pair $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
  • Cooking with kids
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Toilet training
  • Changing nappies
  • Bathing kids
  • 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
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

I can provide special needs care

  • Care for special needs kids
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
    • Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) / Conduct Disorder (CD)
    • Anxiety disorder
    • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
    • Intellectual disabilities

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring
    • Primary school tutoring
    • Reading writing
    • Maths tutoring
    • Science tutoring

Other services I can provide

  • Elderly care / companionship

My availability

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

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Papamoa 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

My credentials

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

  • 15 months experience working with children
    • I'm a parent
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 58 years old
    • Police check
    • Driver's license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Languages I can speak: English and Dutch

Degree in Education NZQA level 7 Certificate in Support for children with social and learning disabilities Certificate in Health and Wellbeing

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Comedy
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Games
  • Nature
  • Animals
  • Gardening
  • Writing

Contact Margaret For Free

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Childcare

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Pet sitting

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Dog walking

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Kayla Amy McShane
Ōmokoroa, Bay of Plenty

Activity summary

Member since: Nov 2025

Available for any babysitting jobs!

Hey there! My name is Kayla, I am 21, and love kids! I have recently completed a Bachelor's degree in Commerce at Victoria University of Wellington, majoring in Commercial Law. I am an excellent communicator, and can build nurturing connections with parents, and children, creating a trustworthy and friendly environment. I love cooking and preparing meals, spending time with my friends and family, and possess a strong work ethic! I am the oldest cousin of 7 kids so I have grown up all my life looking after young children! I am a very patient and kind person, who is also responsible and dependable for both parents and children, which ensures that I am able to handle any situation with calm and confidence. I am now back home for the foreseeble future and would love the opportunity for any babysitting jobs. Please don't hesitate to get in touch if this sounds like you!

Pet sitting $25 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Birds
  • Fish
  • 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

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

Household duties I can do:

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

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

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Cooking with kids
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Toilet training
  • Changing nappies
  • Bathing kids
  • 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'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Other services I can provide

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

My availability

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

I can travel a few suburbs/towns away from Ōmokoroa 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

My credentials

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

  • 2 months experience working with children
    • Water safety training
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 21 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

Completed 5 years of schooling at Tauranga Girls College Recently completed 3 years at Victoria University of Wellington, studying a Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in Commercial Law.

My skills and interests:

  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Games
  • Fitness
  • Animals
  • Cooking

Contact Kayla 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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Victoria Herrera Tapia

Victoria Herrera Tapia
Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

Activity summary

Member since: Feb 2025

Pet sitting $23 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Dog walking $23 / 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)

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing
  • Grocery shopping

Babysitter, Nanny $26/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
  • Bottle feeding
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing nappies
  • Bathing kids
  • Care for twins/multiples

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

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 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
  • Public holidays
  • 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:

  • 2 years experience working with pets
    • I have pets
  • 3 years experience working with children
    • First aid training
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 28 years old
    • Driver's license
    • I have a car
    • Languages I can speak: English

Contact Victoria For Free

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Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

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Dog walking

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Julz Rodgers
Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

Activity summary

Last seen: 4 days ago Member since: Jul 2026

Pet sitting $10 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • Pet playtime
  • Daily exercise for your pet
  • Cleaning litter boxes
  • 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)
  • Giant dogs (+88lbs / +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)
  • Pet grooming

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing
  • Grocery shopping

Babysitter $15/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)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Cooking with kids
  • Bottle feeding
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Supervising swimming / water play
  • Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
  • After school care
  • Help with homework
  • Care for sick children
  • Care for twins/multiples

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting
    • Collecting mail / packages
    • Watering plants
    • Taking trash bins in / out
    • Basic house security checks

Other services I can provide

  • Yard work
  • 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 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
  • Valentine's Day
  • Full weekends
  • Vacations with the family

My credentials

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

  • Pet credentials:
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
    • Pet owner references
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 16 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Games
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Nature
  • Animals
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Design

Contact Julz For Free

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Childcare

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Pet sitting

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Dog walking

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Mairead Pidgeon
Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

Activity summary

Member since: Dec 2024

Pet sitting $20 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • Pet playtime
  • 24/7 supervision
  • Care for puppies
  • Care for senior dogs
  • Care for kittens
  • Care for senior cats

Dog walking $20 / 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)

Babysitter $20/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)

Childcare duties I can do:

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

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary 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:

  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • Overnight jobs

My credentials

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

  • Pet credentials:
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • 2 years experience working with children
    • Water safety training
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 20 years old
    • Driver's license
    • Emergency car access
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

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

Contact Mairead 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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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.

Pet sitting $28 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

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

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

I can provide special needs care

  • Care for special needs kids

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

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:

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

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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Select the services you need:

Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Skylah Cochran

Skylah Cochran
Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

Activity summary

Member since: Apr 2025

Welcome message:

Hi there I'm Skylah I'm a 15 yr old female. I have three siblings ages 2, 4 and 6 and have experience looking after them. I have babysat for other people before and I absolutely adore children and animals I also have two cats. I am very responsible and hard working and can work between 8am and 8pm on any day.

Pet sitting $10 / 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
  • 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)

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping

Babysitter $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)
  • Up to 2 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

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

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Full-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
  • Valentine's Day

My credentials

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

  • Pet credentials:
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 17 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

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

Contact Skylah 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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Rachael Hopcraft
Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

Activity summary

Member since: Jan 2025

Pet sitting $18 / 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

Dog walking $15 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

Babysitter $23/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
  • Full meals
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel a few suburbs/towns away from Tauranga for work.

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings

My credentials

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

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

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Swimming
  • Cooking

Contact Rachael For Free

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Select the services you need:

Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

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Dog walking

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Eva Lucy Neal
Te Puke, Bay of Plenty

Activity summary

Member since: Nov 2025

Love little kids

Pet sitting $20 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • Cleaning litter boxes
  • Care for puppies
  • Care for kittens

Dog walking $28 / hour

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

Other dog walking tasks I can do:

  • Dog jogging (for energetic pooches!)

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet daycare (at my place during the day)

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

Babysitter $23/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)

Childcare duties I can do:

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

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting
    • Watering plants
    • Taking trash bins in / out
    • Basic house security checks

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning
  • Car washing

My availability

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

I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of Te Puke 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
  • Vacations with the family

My credentials

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

  • 6 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • 3 years experience working with children
    • Babysitting course complete
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 17 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

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

Contact Eva For Free

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Pet Sitting Pay Rates Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand (Updated 1 Jul 2026)

Tauranga pet sitters are paid an average of $20.30 per hour as of July 2026, which is 4.8% lower than the New Zealand average of $21.32. A fair pay rate depends on pet sitter credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for pet sitting services in Tauranga.
Location Avg Rate/Hour
Tauranga $20.30
New Zealand $21.32

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 😊



Top 10 Tips For Hiring A Pet Sitter

Follow these handy tips for hiring a pet sitter to ensure your furry family members are safe, happy, and cared for while you’re away.

1. Check Experience

Ask how long they’ve been pet sitting and what types of pets they’ve cared for. Experience with your specific type or breed is a big plus.

2. Verify Credentials

Look for pet CPR/first aid certification, pet care training, or memberships in professional pet-sitting associations.

3. Ask for References

Speak with past clients to confirm reliability, trustworthiness, and quality of care.

4. Meet in Person

Schedule a meet-and-greet to see how your pet reacts to the sitter and ensure a comfortable connection.

5. Discuss Duties Clearly

Define whether they’ll walk, feed, administer medication, groom, or provide other services. Be specific about expectations.

6. Check Availability

Ensure the sitter can meet your schedule, including holidays, weekends, or overnight needs.

7. Understand Rates & Payment

Clarify fees, overtime charges, and any additional costs (like travel, supplies, or emergency care).

8. Review Emergency Plans

Ask how they handle medical issues, accidents, or other emergencies, including access to your vet.

9. Communication Style

Confirm how often and in what form they’ll provide updates—texts, photos, or reports.

10. Start with a Trial

Consider a short test visit or day before leaving for an extended period to see how your pet responds and assess the sitter’s reliability.


Pet Sitter Interview Questions

Here’s a comprehensive list of interview questions to ask a pet sitter candidate to ensure your pets are safe, happy, and well cared for.

Experience & Background

  • How long have you been a pet sitter?
  • What types of pets have you cared for (dogs, cats, exotics, etc.)?
  • Have you ever cared for pets with special needs, medical conditions, or behavioral issues?
  • How many pets do you usually care for at one time?

Daily Care & Duties

  • What tasks are you comfortable performing (feeding, walking, administering medication, grooming)?
  • How do you structure a typical day for pets in your care?
  • Are you comfortable giving multiple pets individual attention if needed?
  • How do you handle exercise and playtime for high-energy pets?

Health & Safety

  • Are you certified in pet CPR or first aid?
  • How would you handle a medical emergency or injury?
  • How do you prevent accidents during walks, playtime, or interactions with other pets?
  • Are you comfortable administering medications or special treatments?

Communication

  • How do you usually update owners while pet sitting (texts, photos, videos)?
  • How do you handle special requests or instructions from owners?
  • Are you available for immediate contact in case of emergencies?

Rates & Policies

  • What is your standard rate, and do you charge extra for holidays or overnight stays?
  • Do you have a cancellation or refund policy?
  • Are there additional fees for administering medication, multiple pets, or travel?
  • Do you offer trial visits before committing to long-term or recurring care?

Personality & Fit

  • What do you enjoy most about pet sitting?
  • How do you handle pets that are shy, anxious, or aggressive?
  • Why do you think you would be a good fit for my pet(s) and our household?