The Dream Education Programme is our Early Childhood Education (ECE) programme for families with pre-school children living in our Ministry of Education Licensed Regions of Auckland and Wellington.
The Au Pair Buddy Programme is for families with school-aged children nationwide or preschoolers living outside of Auckland and Wellington. Read more below.
If you have your own Au Pair and would like us to support you and your Au Pair we offer Dream Au Pair Private Support or Payroll Only options. This way you can still host a private Au Pair and still get all the benefits of ECE funding, support, payroll and more.
Children learn best when they are enjoying themselves in a comfortable and familiar environment. One of the fundamental advantages of having an Au Pair is that you child is not constrained by the routines of a day care. In a centre environment your child must fit in with the routines of the centre, whereas an Au Pair will tailor every day around the individual needs of your child.
Our Dream Education Programme is guided by Te Whaariki, the New Zealand Early Childhood Curriculum, and is fully funded by the Ministry of Education. This programme encourages pre-schoolers to learn through play with their Au Pair in their own home. Click here to read the Curriculum in full.
Matching and Arrival
Your Child’s Education and Socialisation
Payroll and Subsidies
Professional development, friendships and fun for your Au Pair
Total support for you and your Au Pair
Au Pair Buddy is for families with only school aged children nationwide, or for families who live outside of Auckland and Wellington. An Au Pair Buddy is much like a big brother or sister. They can take care of the children before and after school, attend extracurricular activities together and help with homework and housework.
Unlike the Dream Education Programme, Au Pair Buddy does not include a structured educational element, but it still provides a wonderful opportunity for children to learn as Au Pairs love to share their cultural, musical, arts or sporting interests with the children.
If you have at least one preschool child and live within one of our licensed regions you must enrol in the Au Pair Dream Education Programme. When your last child turns 5, you will be automatically transferred from our Dream Education Programme to our Buddy Programme. Any questions? Feel free to talk to your Placement Consultants.
Matching and Arrival
Payroll and Subsidies
Friendships and fun for your AP
Total support for you and your Au Pair
Looking for some additional guidance and support but found your own Au Pair? Dream Au Pair are able to assist with this on their Au Pair Private Support Programme:
Benefits include:
So you have it all in hand and are an expert at hosting an Au Pair! However, managing your Au Pair’s wages can be a bit of a headache. Having to register as an Employer and plough through all that red tape can be a bit daunting. Why don’t you take advantage of our Payroll Only Service? We will manage your Au Pair wages and end of placement tax refunds, letting you get on with enjoying hosting your Au Pair.
We offer a range of options to suit your family needs. If you are eligible for ECE, WINZ or OSCAR we can help.
Nationwide. Click here to see a map of what programme is right for you based on where you live and the ages of your children.
Ask us if you are unsure –
call 09 969 5451 email contact@dreamaupair.co.nz
The first step to finding your Au Pair is to fill in a Family Registration Form or contact us for more information. We’ll then be in touch with Au Pair options for your family.
Arriving alone to a new country can be a daunting experience for a young person. We provide all new Au Pairs with a compulsory two-day group Orientation, during which they can find their feet, make with new friends and prepare for life with your family. Read more here >
We are passionate about what we do. As working parents ourselves we understand first-hand the complexities of a busy family. If you want to know more about us and what makes us tick click here >
Keep up to date with what's happening and connect with other families and Au Pairs:
Find us on Facebook
Check out our Pinterest
Follow our Instagram
+64 9 969 5451
You'll find us at:
Level 4, 81 Grafton Road
Grafton, Auckland 1010
Want to be an Au Pair in NZ? |
|