What will childcare & family cost?
Babysitting, nannies and in-home family support. Pick a service below for an instant, AI-powered price range based on real New Zealand jobs - then post it and pay safely into escrow.
5 services · indicative NZD ranges, GST-inclusive
Childcare
Casual and ongoing childcare.
- BabysittingCasual in-home babysitting.$22–$35per hour
- Nanny (ongoing)Regular in-home nanny care.$25–$40per hour
- Postnatal supportIn-home postnatal doula or newborn support.$35–$65per hour
- Au pair placementAgency placement of a live-in au pair for family childcare.$600–$2,500per job
- School holiday programmeSupervised holiday activity programme, priced per day.$45–$90per day
How childcare & family pricing works in New Zealand
Every range on this page is a curated New Zealand ballpark for a typical childcare & family job of that kind, expressed in NZD and inclusive of GST. Ranges are deliberately indicative - two jobs with the same name can price very differently once access, materials, urgency, and the provider's experience are factored in. The estimator sharpens a range to your specific job, and the final price is always agreed with the operator before any money moves.
When the job is agreed, the safest way to pay is into escrow: the customer funds the payment up front, the money is held on trust in NZD, and it is released only when the work is approved. No deposits vanishing, no invoices chased.
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