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How to Nanny Share in New Zealand
By Mark Hudson · 12 August, 2021
The Ins and Outs of a Nanny Share in New Zealand
Houston, we have a problem. You need to go back to work and hiring a nanny is your preferred childcare choice. The difficulty is that the cost doesn’t fit your budget.
There is a solution. Welcome to the world of nanny sharing. A problem shared is a problem halved, after all.
Finding a like-minded parent who’s also willing to nanny share with you can turn an impossible dream into a reality at the stroke of a pen. Read on to understand the benefits and complexities of a nanny share in New Zealand.
What Is a Nanny Share?
Instead of working for one family, a nanny will care for your child and the kids of two or more other families all at the same time.
There are restrictions around how many children one nanny can take care of. Smaller groups of two, three or four are ideal. Some families choose to divide their care between their homes. This means children get to regularly enjoy a different environment.
Some of the Benefits of a Nanny Share
The advantage of a nanny share is not only reduced costs. It’s an opportunity for kids to interact and play together. All this benefits the early development of their social skills.
You could split the nanny share into a part-time arrangement so that you get one day a week when the nanny only looks after your child. This way there’s an opportunity for some one-on-one time with the nanny as well.
One of the biggest benefits of a nanny share is the flexibility it brings with it. It puts you in charge so that you can fit the nanny hours you need in a way that’s going to suit you and your child.
Some Important Things to Think Through
A key issue is how to sort out wages and benefits in a nanny share. Hiring a nanny comes with legal responsibilities that you’ll need to split with those you share the nanny with.
Money is clearly a key driver in a nanny share. It’s worth handing over all nanny payroll issues to an impartial, third-party expert. This will help avoid any misunderstandings and potential conflicts.
They can work all the payment formalities out for everyone depending on the number of nanny hours each family needs.
Good communication between parents is key for successful nanny shares. This should start before you embark on any arrangement. Making an effort to get on together will pay dividends in the future.
Talk Regularly With Those You Nanny Share With
These are some key scenarios both parties should discuss, along with a plan of action to address each of them in a way that would suit everyone:
- One party’s situation changes and they want to withdraw from the arrangement
- The children start not getting along well together
- Emergencies and a need for extra nanny hours by one party
- Disagreements about the location of care, children’s diet or household chores
It’s important to think through the arrangement and discuss it in detail. Once you have set off on your nanny share journey together, set aside a regular weekly time to talk. This is the best way to de-escalate and resolve any potential differences of opinion.
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