How much does an au pair cost in NZ?
AU PAIR WHIZ
| PROGRAMME | AU PAIR 123 | AU PAIR MATE |
|---|---|---|
| PLACEMENT TERM | 7 – 12 months | 7 – 12 months |
| HOURS OF CHILDCARE PER WEEK | 20 – 45 hours | 20 – 45 hours |
| HOST FAMILY PLACEMENT FEE | $599.00 | $1,299 – $1,699.00 |
| TOTAL APPROX WEEKLY COST (inc. PAYE tax and completion bonus)** | $289 – $438 | $289 – $438 |
How much does an au pair agency cost?
Weekly Average Per Family: $374.50 or $8.32 per hour
| Agency Fees | Application Fee | $250 |
|---|---|---|
| Sub-total to Agency | $8,795 | |
| Au Pair Fees | Stipend** (Minimum) ($195.75 x 52 weeks) | $10179 |
| Education Contribution (Maximum) | $500 | |
| Sub-total to Au Pair | $10679 |
How much do au pairs get paid?
Au pairs must receive a weekly stipend from the host family that is at least $195.75 per week. The weekly au pair stipend is a minimum payment requirement and host families and au pairs are free to agree to compensation higher than this legally applicable minimum.
How do I become an au pair in NZ?
What do you need to be an au pair in New Zealand? You are between 18 and 30 years old. You have a good knowledge of English. You have at least 4,200 NZD on your account and can afford the travel costs.
Can you get an au pair without an agency?
It’s Difficult to Find an Au Pair Without an Agency. Only Designated Au Pair Agencies Can Sponsor a J-1 Visa for Au Pairs. According to State Department regulations (e-CFR §62.31), only designated sponsor agencies are able to sponsor an Au Pair visa. So in this sense, no, you cannot find an Au Pair without an agency.
Can I hire an au pair without an agency?
First and foremost, hiring an au pair in the United States without an agency is illegal. You might be able to bring over a young, foreign woman on a tourist visa, but paying for them is illegal.
Are au pairs cheaper than nannies?
An Au Pair costs an average of $8.32 an hour, far below the cost of a nanny. It’s literally that simple. First the stipend is paid weekly to your Au Pair, and starts at a minimum of $195.75.
How many hours do au pairs work?
Au pairs can work a maximum of 10 hours a day and 45 hours per week. The au pair is entitled to one and a half days off each week, which means that if her hours are spread over 6 days, one of those work days cannot exceed 5 hours of work.
Can I sponsor an au pair?
The only legal way to be an au pair in the USA is through a designated sponsor like Au Pair in America. As a legal sponsor our cultural exchange program is U.S Department of State regulated and subject to strict guidelines, which are there to ensure everyone has a safe and quality experience.
What should an au pair not do?
Tasks that are inappropriate for Au Pairs:
- Doing the parents’ laundry, or being solely responsible for household trash and dishes;
- cooking meals or grocery shopping for the entire household;
- extensive, time-consuming chore lists and household duties;
- cleaning messes the children left during the Au Pair’s off hours;
