Au pair in New Zealand

New Zealand does not have an official au pair program. They have Working Holiday arrangements with the following countries:

Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong SAR, Ireland,
Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, UK


Conditions

1. need to be between the ages of 18-30
2. must not have been in New Zealand before on the same working holiday scheme
3. must not bring children with her/him
4. need to prove that she/he has enough funds to purchase a return ticket

Au pair will also need to meet the health requirements for temporary entry to New Zealand. As a result, she may need to provide a Medical and X-ray Certificate (NZIS 1007) or Temporary Entry X-ray Certificate (NZIS 1096).

Au pair doesn’t need to arrange a job before she gets to New Zealand but she/he can’t take up permanent employment, unless she applies for and is granted a temporary Work Permit.

How do I apply?

Generally, you need to apply for a working holiday scheme Work Visa at a New Zealand Immigration Service office while you’re in your home country. However if you’re from Canada, the Netherlands, Malaysia or Singapore, you can also apply for a working holiday scheme Work Visa if you’re already in New Zealand, if all of the following conditions apply to you:

1. you currently hold a Student or Visitor's Permit
2. you’ve been in New Zealand for 12 months or less
3. you meet the working holiday scheme requirements for your country

Click here for the application form for Working Holiday Visa

Along with your completed (and signed) application form you will need to provide:
1. details of your arrangements to leave New Zealand after your permit expires
2. evidence to show you meet the specific requirements of your country’s working holiday scheme
3. a recent passport size photograph
4. a valid passport or travel document
5. the application fee