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Valentine's Day Babysitters Rangiora, Canterbury (Contact for Free)

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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.

Valentine's Day Babysitter, 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
    • 24 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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Ava Langsford

Ava Langsford
Christchurch, Canterbury

Activity summary

Member since: Aug 2025

Responsible Teenager Wants Job!

As a 16-year-old babysitter, I have 4 years of experience caring for my younger sister and her friends after school. I'm a responsible, creative, and empathetic individual who loves spending time with children.

This year I completed my junior NCO training course for the New Zealand Cadet Force (think military version of scouts) and I love to help the cadets to become the best versions of themselves.

I'm comfortable with pets, cooking, chores, and even helping with homework. My skills include drawing, reading, crafting, and playing engaging games. I don't have any special needs training, but I'm a quick learner and always prioritize the safety and wellbeing of the children in my care. I'd be happy to meet your family and show you what I can offer as your babysitter.

Valentine's Day Babysitter, Babysitter $23.50/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 4 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

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

Pet sitting $23.50 / 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
  • Care for puppies
  • Care for kittens

Dog walking $23.50 / 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)
  • Pet grooming

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

  • Yard work
  • Cleaning

My availability

I'm looking for Part-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:

  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day
  • Vacations with the family

My credentials

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

  • 3 years experience working with children
    • I carry a first aid kit
  • 6 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 16 years old
    • Police check
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

While I am not yet first aid qualified, I do have the training due to Cadets. Cadets is a military youth organisation (think scouts). Within cadets I have completed vigorous first aid training, as well as functional leadership training, as I help oversee the training and responsibility of the cadets.

I have babysat my younger sister and her friends afterschool since I was 12 (4 years) and helped them all with things like learning to cook/bake, homework help, and assisting with chores.

My skills and interests:

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

Contact Ava For Free

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Childcare

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Pet sitting

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Talei Watkins

Talei Watkins
Kaiapoi, Canterbury

Activity summary

Member since: Jan 2025

Welcome message:

I am 23 years and am studying towards becoming a primary school teacher. I currently help out on a Sunday morning at my church with the children aged 5 to 13. I also love pets. I have a pet of my own and I have studied basic animal care.

Valentine's Day Babysitter, Babysitter $24/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

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

Household duties I can do:

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

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

Dog walking $15 / hour

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

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 a few suburbs/towns away from Kaiapoi 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:

  • 10 months experience working with children
  • 12 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 23 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:

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

Contact Talei 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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Harriet Thompson-Limb
Christchurch, Canterbury

Activity summary

Member since: Jul 2025

Valentine's Day Babysitter, Babysitter, Parent helper $24/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)

Pet sitting $22 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Dog walking $22 / 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)

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
  • 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:

  • 6 months experience working with children
  • 8 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • Police check
    • Driver's license
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

I have a few years baby sitting experience. I’ve also had a pet rescue dog for around 9 years! I am an exchange student from the UK studying at UC for a year!

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Cooking

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

Contact Harriet For Free

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Select the services you need:

Childcare

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Ellen Thompson

Ellen Thompson
Christchurch, Canterbury

Activity summary

Member since: Oct 2023

Welcome message:

Hey there I’m Ell and I have over 6 years of childcare experience behind me. Whilst I’m university where I attained a bachelors of communication majoring in journalism, I also worked as a part time nanny for a family for over two years. Then after this I remained a causal babysitter before working as a full time nanny in Auckland under the agency called Dream. This role involved me taking some care after a 1 year old and 4 year old.

Other experience includes dance teaching for 2 years and swim school teaching too.

Valentine's Day Babysitter, Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny $33/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 4 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • 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
  • Running errands

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

Pet sitting $33 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

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

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Full-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
  • 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
    • Registered carer
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
    • I carry a first aid kit
    • Water safety training
    • Working With Children Check (WWCC)
  • Pet credentials:
    • I'm comfortable with pets
  • 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

Previous full time nanny for dream nannying agency in Auckland New Zealand.

My skills and interests:

  • Dance
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Arts / crafts
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Cooking
  • Writing

Contact Ellen For Free

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Childcare

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Babysitting Pay Rates Rangiora, Canterbury, New Zealand (Updated 21 Sep 2025)

Rangiora babysitters are paid an average of $23.58 per hour as of September 2025, which is 0.9% lower than the Canterbury average of $23.80, and 5.3% lower 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 Rangiora.
1 Kid 2 Kids 3+ Kids
Rangiora:
$21.44 $23.58 $25.73
Canterbury:
$21.64 $23.80 $25.97
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 Valentine's Day Babysitter

Follow these handy tips for hiring a Valentine's Day babysitter so you can enjoy a romantic evening while knowing your kids are in safe hands.

1. Book early

Valentine’s Day is a high-demand night for babysitters, so secure someone well in advance.

2. Expect holiday rates

Babysitters often charge extra for special occasions, so budget for a premium.

3. Choose someone trusted

Go with a sitter your kids already know, or someone with strong references if it’s their first time.

4. Confirm late-night availability

Make sure the sitter is comfortable staying until your return, even if it’s late.

5. Share bedtime routines

Provide clear instructions for dinner, storytime, and bedtime so the evening runs smoothly.

6. Leave fun activities

Stock up on games, crafts, or a movie to keep the kids entertained while you’re out.

7. Plan a simple dinner for kids

Prepare or order something easy the babysitter can serve without stress.

8. Leave emergency contacts

Give them your number, backup contacts, and any medical details they might need.

9. Set house rules

Be clear on snacks, screen time, and bedtime flexibility.

10. Show appreciation

Since they’re working on a date night, consider a bonus, chocolates, or a thank-you note.

See our parents' guide to Valentine's Day babysitting for more detailed information.


Valentine's Day Babysitter Interview Questions

Ask the following questions when interviewing Valentine's Day babysitter candidates so you can enjoy a stress-free date night knowing your kids are well cared for.

Experience & Background

  • Have you babysat on holidays or special occasions before (like Valentine’s Day)?
  • What ages of children do you have the most experience caring for?
  • Are you comfortable caring for multiple children at once?
  • How do you usually keep kids entertained in the evening?

Availability & Flexibility

  • Are you available to work late into the evening if needed?
  • Do you have reliable transportation to and from our home that night?
  • How do you feel about working on Valentine’s Day, when many sitters are in demand?

Care & Routines

  • How do you handle dinnertime and bedtime routines when parents are out late?
  • Are you comfortable preparing and serving a simple meal or snacks?
  • How do you keep kids calm and happy if they miss us while we’re out?
  • Would you plan activities (games, crafts, movie night) to make the evening fun?

Safety & Emergencies

  • Are you CPR and first aid certified?
  • How would you handle an emergency if we’re not immediately reachable?
  • What steps would you take if a child refuses to go to bed or becomes upset?

Communication & Reliability

  • How do you usually keep parents updated while babysitting (texts, calls, photos)?
  • What’s your backup plan if something prevents you from coming at the last minute?
  • Are you comfortable working later than planned if our evening runs long?

Personality & Fit

  • What do you enjoy most about babysitting on special occasions?
  • How do you balance keeping the night fun but still structured?
  • Why do you think you’d be a great fit for our family on Valentine’s Day?