Au Pair in New Zealand: contract and insurance

The Au Pair contract in New Zealand

• Au Pair responsibilities
• Schedule and working hours
• Length of the stay (maximum of 12 months)
• Free days and holidays
• Payment

Termination of the contract

If Au Pair and Host Family find it difficult to stay together, whether it be due to cultural differences or not delivered expectations, they can choose to terminate the contract.

When both parties decide to terminate the contract, they agree to keep working together for two more weeks while looking for another Au Pair or Host Family. This is also known as the notice period.

Au Pair insurance in New Zealand

Au Pairs in New Zealand must have private medical insurance. It must cover the whole stay abroad and will help to ensure a safe stay. Keep in mind that the Host Family is not obligated to pay for it. For this reason, the participant will have to consider adding this to their budget.

We recommend choosing an insurance that covers both accidents and medical emergencies. Authorities might ask for it during your arrival in New Zealand.

Car insurance and driving license

New Zealand establishes the following driving requirements for candidates:

• valid overseas driver’s license
• no suspensions or disqualifications
• not been in New Zealand for more than 12 months
• license in English
• no New Zealandian driver’s license

If the participants do not meet these requirements, they will have to apply for a driver’s license in New Zealand. For more information please check the New Zealand Transport Agency website.