https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:18:08 +0000 Sun, 08 May 2011 20:36:20 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=39050 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39050&PID=1321307&title=nannys#1321307 Author: mrsturtle
Subject: 39050
Posted: 08 May 2011 at 8:36pm

we used a nanny thru wild things in dunedin not sure if you have them in wellington. Good luck! ]]> Sun, 08 May 2011 20:36:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39050&PID=1321307&title=nannys#1321307 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39050&PID=1320870&title=nannys#1320870 Author: linda
Subject: 39050
Posted: 07 May 2011 at 11:49pm


We started with a student Nanny from Wellington Nanny College. They work four out of five days but do need some supervision. The first two we had were great but then we decided to get a live in and that didn't work (they are from out of time and got homesick). We then hired a nanny who had just qualified as a nanny through Nannies Plus (division of the nanny college). Because they have just qualified it is a bit cheaper but they are great. So keen to get there first nanny job.

At the end of the day I think it is the nanny you get rather than the agency as they all have strict guidelines they have to follow. I always checked gumtree. If you found someone from gumtree you could always get them registered through Porse and that both yourself and the nanny have the support of Porse. We have also done this (although didn't find her via Porse)]]> Sat, 07 May 2011 23:49:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39050&PID=1320870&title=nannys#1320870 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39050&PID=1320859&title=nannys#1320859 Author: nathansmummy
Subject: 39050
Posted: 07 May 2011 at 10:44pm

Alternatively could go for an Au Pair? More affordable option...]]> Sat, 07 May 2011 22:44:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39050&PID=1320859&title=nannys#1320859 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39050&PID=1320405&title=nannys#1320405 Author: HuMum
Subject: 39050
Posted: 07 May 2011 at 9:17am

Thanks everyone...Totally agree about the need for warm fuzzies!
]]> Sat, 07 May 2011 09:17:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39050&PID=1320405&title=nannys#1320405 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39050&PID=1320190&title=nannys#1320190 Author: tishy
Subject: 39050
Posted: 06 May 2011 at 8:35pm

We used Number One Nannies (Barnadoes) and found a lovely nanny. They took care of the payroll as well.

Another company is Homegrown Kids.


Personally I would chat with each nanny service to and find which of them you gel with best and go from there. I think it's as important to get 'warm and fuzzies' from the nanny agency as well as the Nanny as they will be the ones supporting the nanny and visiting her regularly. ]]> Fri, 06 May 2011 20:35:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39050&PID=1320190&title=nannys#1320190 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39050&PID=1319825&title=nannys#1319825 Author: miss_freckles
Subject: 39050
Posted: 06 May 2011 at 1:35pm

Hey there, I'm in Wellington (live in Tawa) too and going to be looking at Nanny's. We were recommended Complete Nanny Services by a couple of people - I haven't looked into it yet, but that's where we'll be starting. They have a website: http://www.cnschildcare.co.nz/
They were recommended because some nanny's you need to take care of all the requirements as an 'employer' and apparently CNS take care of all of that (similar to Porse I imagine).]]> Fri, 06 May 2011 13:35:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39050&PID=1319825&title=nannys#1319825 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39050&PID=1319816&title=nannys#1319816 Author: AbzandH
Subject: 39050
Posted: 06 May 2011 at 1:23pm

Porse seems a great option in my opinion, cost, flexibility (if you get the right person) and the fact the porse nanny gets ongoing training too.

Good luck with it all, i'll keep an ear out :) ]]> Fri, 06 May 2011 13:23:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39050&PID=1319816&title=nannys#1319816 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39050&PID=1319804&title=nannys#1319804 Author: HuMum
Subject: 39050
Posted: 06 May 2011 at 1:02pm

Thanks I'm excited DS was a mission to conceive!

Porirua but work in town. I've contemplated porse...honestly life is all a bit up in the air. We are in the process of selling our house!   (guaranteed to get pregnant if you start doing things like that!!)

]]> Fri, 06 May 2011 13:02:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39050&PID=1319804&title=nannys#1319804 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39050&PID=1319783&title=nannys#1319783 Author: AbzandH
Subject: 39050
Posted: 06 May 2011 at 12:45pm

HI HuMum, where abouts in Wellington are you? Have you thought of Porse? Do you live/work far from each other?

Congrats on the pregnancy!!!
]]> Fri, 06 May 2011 12:45:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39050&PID=1319783&title=nannys#1319783 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39050&PID=1319781&title=nannys#1319781 Author: HuMum
Subject: 39050
Posted: 06 May 2011 at 12:44pm

Just found out I'm pregnant with number two....not quite expecting it quite so soon, so this time I will have to go back to work sooner and I'm thinking a nanny might be the way to go.

So help?
Anyone got any experiences they want to share?
Can anyone in wellington recommend a place to find one?
I'm finding the idea a bit daunting...DS was looked after by family and that won't be a possibility this time..

Ideally anyone in wellington got an angel nanny that wont be needed in about 12-18 months and will be looking for a job!!    ]]> Fri, 06 May 2011 12:44:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39050&PID=1319781&title=nannys#1319781