Should Your Nanny be a Contractor or an Employee?

Understanding the difference between different types of nannies Picture it: four parents with different families getting together for a good old catch-up over a crisp bottle of Chardonnay. One of the reasons they can do this is because they’re paying someone to look after their kids.  What’s interesting is that they’ve all made different ch

Keeping the kids occupied during lockdown ‘When a door closes, a window always opens.” Fans of the ‘The Sound of Music’ will remember Maria von Trapp, perhaps the ultimate nanny of all time, uttering a similar refrain. Out of strange times come positives. Lockdowns mean many of us are spending more time with those we love and live with. That inc

Save Money By Engaging a Specialist Any working parent knows that juggling a career and a family can be something of an art form. That’s before you’ve even tried to make a bit of ‘me’ time to relax and recharge.  Employing a nanny will lighten the load but it comes with legal commitments related to payroll, taxes and employee benefits. T

Covid-19: Important Payroll Update – 18 August 2021 Firstly, we hope all our customers are safe, healthy and with loved ones. Over the next few days, we would appreciate everyone’s patience as we process information as it becomes available. Given how quickly the situation has escalated, it is likely that this information could change but we w

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.  F

The 5 Key Qualities Every Great Nanny Needs When you’re going through the process of hiring a nanny, you need to be sure that they are going to be a good fit for you and your family. Will you all get along? Will the kids enjoy their company? Do they inspire confidence? To help you in making your decision, we’ve compiled a list of 5 key qualities

Where should you search to find your perfect Nanny? Gone are the days when finding a nanny meant only looking through ads in the back of a newspaper. The world has moved on and communication has become faster and more efficient. Digital technology has also added a sometimes bewildering range of potential places to find a host of hidden treasu

What to Budget for When Hiring a Nanny in New Zealand Employing a nanny may be the ideal solution for your child care needs but it also comes at a cost. It’s only sensible to factor in all the financial implications to your budget.  Hiring a nanny in New Zealand comes with certain responsibilities and obligations. Read on and arm yourself w

Understanding the complexities of employing a Nanny in New Zealand Finding the perfect nanny is an exciting moment for any family, but understanding the responsibilities and obligations that come with hiring one are extremely important. Nannies can’t be paid with cash in hand, nor are they independent contractors, but instead need to be treated