Experienced Au Pair Wanted - Private Unit On Rural Farm

Higham Wharepapa South, Waikato

Job Description

We are a family living on a rural farm in South Waikato looking for an experienced au pair to help care for our three young children (all aged 6 and under). We are hoping to find someone warm, capable, and confident with young kids who would enjoy becoming part of our family for a while.

Start Date: July- September. (Flexible on dates, 4 week minimum)
Location: Rural farm, South Waikato

The role:
Your primary responsibility will be caring for our three children, helping with their daily routines and supporting a family household during the farms busy calving season. We’re looking for someone who genuinely enjoys spending time with young children and can take initiative when helping around the home.

Responsibilities include:
• Caring for and engaging with the children (play, activities, routines, farm walks)
• Helping with the younger children (1,3) while the 6 year old is homeschooled.
• Preparing simple meals for the children
• Light household tasks related to the kids (tidying toys, dishes, kids’ laundry)
• Occasional general household help

Requirements:
• Previous childcare or au pair experience preferred
• Confident caring for multiple young children
• Full driver’s licence required and comfortable driving on rural roads
• Responsible, organised, and reliable
• Non-smoker

Accommodation & what we offer:
• Negotiable hourly rate based on experience
• Private self-contained unit on our property with its own bathroom/shower and sink
• Wi-Fi included
• Food provided or allowance (to be discussed)
• A welcoming family environment on a working farm
• Opportunity to experience rural New Zealand life

Hours:
Hours are flexible and can be negotiated depending on availability and what suits both parties.

If you’re interested, please send us:
• A little about yourself
• Your experience with childcare/au pair roles
• Your availability and travel plans in New Zealand
• Confirmation that you have a driver’s licence

We look forward to hearing from you and finding the right person to join our family.

Postcode: 3877 (Wharepapa South, Waikato)

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Higham

Member since: February 2026

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Description:
We are a family with young children and operating a 2 dairy farms. W e are looking for help at home during our busy calving season.

Industry:
Farming, Animals & Conservation