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Melissa O'Rourke
Wellington

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Last seen: 6 days ago Member since: Jul 2026

Welcome message:

Kia ora families, I have 3 years of experience in babysitting, and 4 years experience in teaching piano privately and in schools around the Wellington region. I’m reliable, trustworthy, empathetic and love to teach and care for children. I also grew up with dogs and cats, and now have my own cat at home. I enjoy singing, playing musical instruments, sports, reading and hiking. Would love to get in touch!

Vacation Babysitter, Babysitter $26/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 4 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Cooking with kids
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Toilet training
  • 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

Household duties I can do:

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

I can do tutoring

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

Pet sitting $25 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Dog walking $20 / 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
    • 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

  • Yard work
  • Cleaning
  • Car washing

My availability

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

I can travel a few suburbs/towns away from Wellington 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
  • 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:

  • 4 years experience working with children
    • First aid training
    • Water safety training
  • 1 year experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
    • Pet owner references
    • Have a pet carrier
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • Police check
    • Driver's license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Jazz Performance, Grade 8 Classical Performance in Piano and I am trained in water safety and first aid. I achieved NCEA level 3 endorsed with excellence. I have worked as a private piano teacher for 4 years and work at a music school in Lower Hutt with children and teenagers.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Comedy
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Games
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Animals
  • Cooking

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Mika G
Wellington

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Member since: Jun 2026

I’m michealla, I’m 15 years old, I’m great with kids and super responsible and I’m still in high school

I am looking for a part time job for when there’s school but full time in the holidays to help my mom out and to save up for university.

Vacation Babysitter, Babysitter, Parent helper $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)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Cooking with kids
  • Bottle feeding
  • 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

Household duties I can do:

  • Laundry / washing
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring
    • Primary school tutoring
    • Test / exam prep
    • Reading writing
    • Maths tutoring
    • Cooking lessons
    • Art lessons

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

My availability

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

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Wellington 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
  • Valentine's Day
  • Full weekends
  • Vacations with the family

My credentials

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

  • 3 years experience working with children
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 16 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Languages I can speak: English and French

I am 15years old and I’m still in high school, I’m looking for part time in the weekends when there’s school but holidays I can do full time. I am super responsible and great with kids I’ve babysat for many kids ever since I was 13.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Drawing / painting
  • Games
  • Sports
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Writing

Contact Mika 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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Babysitting Pay Rates Wellington, New Zealand (Updated 27 Jul 2026)

Wellington babysitters are paid an average of $25.25 per hour as of July 2026, which is 1.3% higher than the New Zealand average of $24.92. A fair pay rate depends on babysitter credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for babysitting services in Wellington.
1 Kid 2 Kids 3+ Kids
Wellington:
$22.95 $25.25 $27.54
New Zealand:
$22.65 $24.92 $27.18

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 pay? See our parents' guide to babysitting pay rates


Top 10 Tips For Hiring A Vacation Babysitter

Follow these handy tips when hiring a vacation babysitter so everyone can get the most out of your family holiday.

1. Start your search early

Traveling babysitters are in high demand, so begin looking several months before your trip.

2. Choose someone with travel experience

Ask if they’ve traveled with families before and are comfortable with airports, hotels, and long days.

3. Check passports and paperwork

Ensure the babysitter has a valid passport, visas (if needed), and is comfortable with any travel requirements.

4. Discuss schedules and expectations

Be clear about when you’ll need childcare versus family time, so boundaries are understood.

5. Cover all expenses upfront

Agree on who pays for flights, accommodations, meals, and any extras before the trip.

6. Set pay rates clearly

Holiday babysitting often involves long hours; discuss a fair daily or weekly rate plus overtime if needed.

7. Review responsibilities

Clarify whether the sitter will supervise only in the hotel/villa or accompany your children on excursions.

8. Do a trial run at home

Have the sitter spend time with your kids before the trip to build trust and routine familiarity.

9. Check adaptability

Make sure they’re flexible with changes, new environments, and possible travel hiccups.

10. Trust and comfort are key

Since you’ll be spending extended time together, choose someone you not only trust with your children but also feel comfortable traveling with.

See our parents' guide to vacation babysitting for more detailed information.

Vacation Babysitter Interview Questions

Ask the following questions when interviewing vacation babysitter candidates to narrow down your list.

Travel Readiness

  • Have you ever traveled with a family before? What was your role?
  • Do you have a valid passport (and visas if required)?
  • Are you comfortable with airports, flights, and adjusting to new environments?
  • How do you handle long travel days or jet lag?

Childcare Experience

  • What ages of children have you cared for while traveling?
  • How do you keep kids entertained in hotels, airplanes, or on long car rides?
  • Are you comfortable supervising children at pools, beaches, or tourist attractions?
  • How would you handle a child becoming homesick or overwhelmed on vacation?

Responsibilities & Flexibility

  • Are you open to both daytime and evening shifts while traveling?
  • How do you balance giving parents alone time with including you in family activities?
  • What types of activities or outings are you comfortable managing on your own with the kids?
  • How flexible are you if plans change last minute?

Safety & Health

  • Are you certified in CPR and first aid?
  • How would you handle a medical emergency in a foreign country?
  • Are you comfortable administering medication if needed?
  • How do you ensure children’s safety in unfamiliar environments?

Pay & Expenses

  • What is your preferred rate for travel babysitting (daily/weekly)?
  • Are you comfortable with travel arrangements (flights, accommodations, meals) being covered by the family?
  • Do you expect overtime pay for late-night care?
  • How do you prefer payments to be handled during the trip?

Personality & Fit

  • What do you enjoy most about traveling with children?
  • How do you keep calm and positive when travel gets stressful?
  • Why are you interested in traveling as a babysitter?
  • What makes you a good fit for our family and this trip?