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Local babysitters and nannies on Needsey
3 providers, 2 ID checked
Regina K.
Wellington
ID checked Founding ProviderStill finishing checksBabysitting
$30/hr
Nicole H.
Thorndon
ID checked Founding ProviderStill finishing checksInfant and toddler care available
$30/hr
Jemima T.
Lower Hutt
Still finishing checksBabysitting & Nannies in Lower Hutt
$25/hr
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Per hour
- Lower
- $26
- Typical
- $30
- Higher
- $30
Based on 3 rates listed by Needsey providers. Final prices are agreed with your provider.
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Before you book
- Meet first, with your children, before the first booking.
- Ask for references from other families and about first aid training.
- Agree routines, screen time, food and who they can call in an emergency.
About Babysitting & Nannies
Finding someone you trust with your kids matters. On Needsey you can find local babysitters and nannies for after-school care, date nights, school holiday help and regular weekly care. Providers in this category must supply a Ministry of Justice criminal record check before they take jobs. Post your children's ages, the days and times you need, and anything about routines, allergies or pick-ups, and local sitters can offer to help and meet you first.
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Questions about babysitters and nannies
What affects the cost of a babysitter?
The number of children, their ages, the time of day, how long you need and any driving or pick-ups.
Do babysitters need a criminal record check?
Yes. Needsey requires a Ministry of Justice criminal record check before providers in this category take jobs. A check only shows convictions on record, so always meet first and check references.
Should I ask about first aid?
Yes. Ask whether they hold a current first aid certificate, especially for babies and toddlers.
What should I leave for the babysitter?
Your phone number and a backup contact, allergies and medication, bedtime routine, house rules and where the first aid kit is.
Can I book the same sitter regularly?
Yes. After the first job you can book the same provider again, once or on a regular schedule. They accept each booking and you pay per job.
How does payment work on Needsey?
You pay through Needsey once you and a provider have agreed the job. Nothing is charged before then. The money is held until the job is confirmed done: by you, or automatically if you haven't confirmed or pressed Not done yet within 5 days of the provider marking it finished. It is released to the provider 24 hours after that, unless a dispute is raised in that time.
Are providers on Needsey checked?
Every provider completes an ID check before taking jobs. Some work needs more: a Ministry of Justice criminal record check for babysitting, companionship for older people and school tutoring, and a licence and insurance for electrical, plumbing, gas and building work. Listings show badges for the checks a provider has passed. For other work that needs a licence, ask the provider for theirs.
What if something goes wrong?
If the provider marks the job finished and it isn't, press Not done yet and say what's missing. Once a job is confirmed done, you can raise a dispute from the job's chat during the 24 hours before the payment is released, with photos or other evidence. A real person at Needsey reviews it and decides whether the payment goes to the provider or back to you. This doesn't take away your rights under the Consumer Guarantees Act.