Private Nanny Placement

Trusted nanny care
for Auckland families

Premium, agency-verified nannies for flexible home-based care — matched privately to your family. Streamlined onboarding, ECE educators, and calm sensory-aware support, without the bureaucracy.

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Police Checked

Children's Act 2014

ECE Qualified

Registered educators

Sensory-Led Nanny

Sensory-trained care

7-Step Verified

Every NannyOra carer is

Verified IDs
Police Vetted
Face-to-Face Interviewed
First Aid Ready

Looking for advanced educational expertise?

ECE Qualified Carers
Neurodiversity & Inclusive Practice
Baby Sleep Support
Maternity & Postnatal Care
Premium Standards

Specialist care, backed by high-trust experience

We vet beyond the basics to bring you specialist Auckland nannies who match your child's educational and emotional needs.

Security First

Strict Vetting Standards

Every carer goes through face-to-face interviews, double reference reviews, identity checks, and police vetting.

Professional Care

ECE Educators

Access registered teachers and carers certified in Early Childhood Education.

Specialist Care

Sensory-Aware & Neurodiverse Care

Dedicated nannies trained in ADHD, Autism, and sensory processing needs to create calm, structured spaces.

High Trust

Auckland Experienced Carers

Professionals with 5 to 15+ years of active, hands-on childcare experience in local suburbs.

The NannyOra Trust Standard

Our 7-layer safety check

Trust is everything in childcare. Before a carer ever meets your family, they pass through seven calm, thorough layers of verification.

  1. 1

    Identity Verification

    Government photo ID checked and confirmed before anything else.

  2. 2

    Video or In-Person Interview

    A real conversation to understand character, warmth, and approach.

  3. 3

    Reference Calls

    We personally call previous families and employers — no forms alone.

  4. 4

    Police Vetting

    NZ Police vetting under the Children's Act 2014 for every carer.

  5. 5

    Qualification Review

    First aid readiness assessed — carers receive baseline induction and gain certification within 4 months. Any ECE, teaching, or specialist certificates verified against issuing bodies.

  6. 6

    Trial Session

    A short paid trial so you see the fit with your children first-hand.

  7. 7

    Parent Feedback Monitoring

    Ongoing family feedback keeps standards high, long after matching.

See exactly how each check protects your family
Specialist Expertise

Care shaped around your child

Not generic babysitting — specialist Auckland nannies matched to exactly the support your family needs.

Newborn Care

Gentle routines for the first precious months.

ADHD Support

Structure and calm for busy, brilliant minds.

Autism Support

Sensory-aware, predictable, comforting care.

After-School Care

Warm pick-ups, homework help, and downtime.

Montessori Learning

Play-led, independence-building activities.

Bilingual Care

Everyday language woven into gentle play.

Overnight Care

Calm bedtimes and reassuring night support.

Twins & Multiples

Experienced hands for double the love.

Our Process

How NannyOra works

Private nanny placement, made simple. Four calm steps — no unnecessary bureaucracy.

1

Share your childcare needs

Tell us about your family, schedule, and any specialist care.

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Get matched with verified nannies

We personally match you with agency-verified local nannies.

3

Meet & confirm your caregiver

Chat, meet, and choose the nanny who feels right for your home.

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Begin care with ongoing support

Start care with continued support from the NannyOra team.

Some recurring care arrangements may qualify for additional support. Explore childcare support options.

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Specialized Support

Specialist sensory-aware childcare

Families with neurodiverse children or those with sensory processing needs deserve carers who truly understand. Our specialist nannies bring trained, lived experience to support your children in a calm, comforting, and structured environment.

Sensory-aware approachesTrained in sensory regulation
Autism & ADHD experienceSupport for neurodiverse kids
Early intervention supportDevelopmental milestone focus
Calm, structured settingsStable care and routines

Featured Auckland nannies

Meet some of the trusted, verified carers in our Auckland community.

Sarah M.
Verified Nanny
$35/hr

Sarah M.

Remuera·8+ yrs

Creates calm, playful learning routines.

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Emma T.
Specialist Care Nanny
$42/hr

Emma T.

Ponsonby·12+ yrs

Turns tough evenings into peaceful ones.

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Mia J.
Premium Vetted Nanny
$30/hr

Mia J.

Devonport·5+ yrs

Makes outdoor adventures the day's highlight.

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A Day With NannyOra

What a calm day looks like

Gentle, predictable rhythm — the everyday routine your children can rely on.

8:00

School prep

Calm mornings, breakfast, and a gentle drop-off.

10:00

Sensory play

Hands-on, soothing activities tuned to your child.

1:00

Nap routine

Predictable wind-downs that actually work.

3:00

Park walk

Fresh air, movement, and a change of scene.

6:00

Evening transition

A quiet handover into a peaceful evening.

Life with NannyOra

Real calm, real Auckland families

The quiet, everyday moments of trusted care — the kind your family remembers.

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Trust & Connection

Loved by Auckland families

“Our evenings became peaceful again.”

Emma's sensory-aware approach transformed bedtime with our autistic son. The calm she brings is incredible.

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Liam & Sarah H.
Parents of Leo, 4 · Remuera

“Centre-quality learning, at home.”

Aroha brought her ECE background straight into our living room. Our twins adore her and we trust her completely.

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Ngaire T.
Mother of twins, 3 · Ponsonby

“Absolute peace of mind.”

The police vetting and verification gave us total confidence. Mia has been amazing with our toddler.

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David & Jess M.
Parents of Sophie, 2 · Devonport

“A weight lifted from our shoulders.”

Our son has ADHD and struggles with transitions. Our nanny brought routines that just worked.

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Rachel L.
Mother of Mason, 6 · Mount Eden

“She extends their learning through play.”

As a registered teacher, Sarah doesn't just watch our kids — she grows them. Highly recommend.

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Matthew K.
Father of Oliver & Lily · Epsom
For Auckland families

Care that finally feels calm.

  • Verified, local nannies matched to your family
  • Filter by specialist skills, ECE & sensory support
  • Full profiles with every check clearly shown
For specialist nannies

Do work you love.

  • Build a verified professional profile
  • Match with local families who value you
  • Set your own rates & availability

Questions families ask

All nannies go through a multi-step review process. We verify identity documents, obtain a NZ Police vet under the Children's Act 2014, assess first aid readiness, check references by phone, and review qualifications. Our verification levels range from Listed to Specialist Care Nanny, so you can see exactly what checks have been completed.
These are nannies with specific training and experience supporting children who may be neurodiverse, have sensory processing needs, or benefit from a calm, structured care environment. They may include registered teachers, early intervention professionals, and carers with autism or ADHD support experience.
Creating a parent account and browsing nanny profiles is free. Nanny rates are set by each individual nanny and are shown on their profile. We're working on premium features for the future, but the core platform is free for families.
NannyOra currently serves the greater Auckland area, including suburbs like Remuera, Ponsonby, Grey Lynn, Devonport, Takapuna, Epsom, Mount Eden, and more. We're expanding across Auckland and plan to serve other NZ cities in the future.

For Parents

In New Zealand, nannies are legally classified as household employees, meaning you cannot pay them cash-in-hand or treat them as independent contractors. You are responsible for deducting PAYE tax, ACC levies, and KiwiSaver. We believe hiring a nanny should be a joy, not a headache. That's why we recommend using a payroll system to take the stress out of your employer obligations. It's mobile friendly, automates the entire process, handles the IRD filings, tracks holiday pay, and pays your nanny directly. The DIY Way: You can choose to register as a domestic employer with the IRD and run payroll yourself using your own software or spreadsheet system.
A nanny's primary responsibility is the safety, development, and well-being of your children. Standard duties include planning educational play, preparing children's meals, driving to activities, and keeping child-related areas tidy (e.g., washing the children's dishes, wiping down play surfaces, and handling the children's laundry). A nanny is not a general housekeeper; heavy household cleaning or cooking dinner for the adults should be negotiated separately and paid at a higher rate.
Yes. Under the Holidays Act 2003, if a public holiday falls on a day your nanny would normally work, they are entitled to the day off with regular pay. If they agree to work, you must pay them Time and a Half plus give them an alternative day off (day in lieu). Nannies also qualify for 10 days of paid sick leave per year after 6 months of continuous employment.
Yes, as a household employer, you are legally entitled to include a 90-day trial period. However, for it to be legally valid, the employment contract must be fully signed by both you and the nanny before their very first day of work.

For Nannies

You are an employee. In New Zealand, the law states that private in-home nannies cannot be independent contractors. This means you are entitled to full employment rights, including a written employment agreement, paid annual leave (4 weeks), paid sick leave, and employer KiwiSaver contributions (if eligible).
If you use your personal vehicle for work-related tasks (like school runs or taking the kids to the park), your employer must reimburse you. You should keep an accurate logbook of your kilometres. Your employer will then reimburse you tax-free per kilometre, usually matching the current standard Inland Revenue (IRD) mileage rates.
Trust and discretion are vital. You must respect the family's privacy and keep all household matters strictly confidential. You must never post photos or videos of the children, or mention details about the family on your personal social media accounts (such as Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, or Xiaohongshu) without explicit written permission from the parents.
Your first priority is comfort and safety. Assess the symptoms, administer any parent-approved first aid or medication (according to the family's health policy), and contact the parents immediately to notify them. If it is an emergency, always call 111 first before notifying the parents.
Yes, but only for the children. You are expected to prepare nutritious, balanced meals and snacks for the children during your shift, and clean up the kitchen afterward. You are not expected to cook dinner for the parents or the wider household unless this was explicitly agreed upon and written into your contract.
More questions? See how NannyOra works

Find someone your children will genuinely love.

Calm, trusted, specialist care — thoughtfully matched to your family across Auckland.