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Become a Nanny

Looking for a flexible, early childhood job supported by an experienced team of childcare professionals? We help our Nannies find fantastic positions with families all over New Zealand and offer ongoing support and assistance throughout your experience.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO BECOME A HOMEGROWN KIDS NANNY?

We’re looking for warm, caring people who have a passion for working with young children and feel comfortable fitting into an established family home and routine. All our Nannies must pass a police vetting process.

If you’re at least 18 years old, have experience working with young children in paid employment, a clean (preferably full) drivers licence and a minimum of two child-related referees that can be contacted by our staff (family and friends not accepted), we’d love to hear from you. Contact us now.

How do we support our Nannies?

We care about your personal career goals and aspirations. Our Nanny consultant will spend time getting to know you, your background and what you hope to achieve. They’ll pass on interview tips, negotiate the rate on your behalf and set up the fortnightly payroll service used by most families.
We list new Nanny jobs every day. Once you’re registered with us, you can check out our jobs
board on the website and talk to your consultant about roles you’re interested in.We have a range of full-time, part-time and temporary placements starting immediately.
If the family you care for is enrolled in the Home Grown Kids education programme we’ll provide you with the support of a Visiting Teacher, who is qualified in Early Childhood education. They’ll visit you in the family’s home at least once a month and provide ongoing training and help with programme planning for the children in your care. They’re also an essential, friendly voice on the phone offering strategies and advice whenever needed.

You’ll be looking after preschool children under the age of six (not enrolled at school). As part of being enrolled in the Home Grown Kids education programme, you can join in with our regular
playgroups and community outings, offering the children in your care extra opportunities for social fun and discovery.
You have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of free professional development opportunities throughout the year. We also cover the cost of completing a Certificate in Early Childhood Practice (Level 4) with the Open
Polytechnic *T&C apply

Nanny resources

After more than 20 years supporting Nannies working and living with families throughout the country, we understand that being a part of the family is fun…and demanding. It takes skill, time, hard work and energy to be a successful Nanny. That’s why we’ve created a culture of encouragement and positivity, backed up by quality resources to make your job even easier.

WELCOME TO THE FAMILY

When you join Home Grown Kids as a Nanny, you’ll be given a Support Manual that includes a folder full of information (policies, procedures, documents and forms) to support and guide you. A personal visit from your Visiting Teacher will help you understand all the materials.

WEBSITE PROFILE

All Nannies looking for employment receive a personal website profile on our profile page, so potential families can get to know you a little better.

STORYPARK – SHARE THE STORY

Home Grown Kids provides you and your families an e-portfolio through Storypark, using your very own private page. An amazing, easy to use digital tool, Storypark enables us to deepen the level of communication we have with the immediate family and the child’s wider community.

You can add learning stories and photos/videos of children on to their personal Storypark page. Parents will have primary access and are able to invite others to share their children’s experiences. This may include overseas relatives, specialists the child may be seeing, or the child’s future primary school teacher – people that are important to the child and their whanau. Storypark gives Educators a way to share information and collaborate in a partnership of learning with each child’s family and community.

STORYPARK – SHARE THE STORY

Home Grown Kids provides you and your families an e-portfolio through Storypark, using your very own private page. An amazing, easy to use digital tool, Storyparkenables us to deepen the level of communication we have with the immediate family and the child’s wider community.

You can add learning stories and photos/videos of children on to their personal Storypark page. Parents will have primary access and are able to invite others to share their children’s experiences. This may include overseas relatives, specialists the child may be seeing, or the child’s future primary school teacher – people that are important to the child and their whanau. Storypark gives Educators a way to share information and collaborate in a partnership of learning with each child’s family and community.

RESOURCES AND SUPPORT

We are dedicated to ensuring you are supported in your journey as a Child Care Provider and Educator.
Our team have a wealth of knowledge and resources for you to access should you need ideas for activities and play.

Need more information?

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Testimonials

“Angela was incredibly supportive and helpful throughout the process and made sure both the family and I were happy. She called regularly to check up on how things were progressing and I always felt she had my best interests at heart. I would highly recommend Home Grown Kids for any Nannies who are on the look-out for a new position!”
– Izzy 

Testimonials

“Amazing experience with HGK! They helped me find a position that fit both my needs and schedule and the needs and schedule of a wonderful family. HGK truly cares about helping both sides finding the right fit. From our initial phone call to securing an amazing job within a week. They are professional yet personal and caring. Thanks HGK!”
– Amy
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