Agreement to be signed by Aupair  prior to placement with a host family.

1. Be alert and conscientious while undertaking the responsibility for caring for my host family's children.
2. Behave in a manner which is respectful of my host family's values and conduct and will avoid  behaviour which reflect negatively upon my host family or "AUPAIR The Kiwi Connection".
3.  Be an enthusiastic, cooperative contributing member of my host family, and participate in  family meals, holidays, outings and other culture/social activities.
4.  Obey all New Zealand - Government and Local laws.
5.  Abstain from the use of illegal drugs and the excessive use of alcohol during my stay.
6.  I will not smoke in the home or on the property of the host family.
7.  I will not impose upon my host family by inviting friends or relatives to stay in my new home.
8.  I will not borrow money from my host family.
9.  I will be responsible at all times when using the family or aupair car.

Aupair Duties and Responsibilities

   The Aupair is responsible for up to 40 hours per week, over 5 days, of childcare and light housekeeping in accordance  with the arrangements worked out with your New Zealand Host Family.

    At the request of the host family, child care duties will include:

 1. Watching, playing with, reading to and otherwise supervising the host family's children.
 2. Staying in the home while the children sleep if the parents are away.
 3. Staying home with the children in the event they are to ill to attend school or on school  holidays.
 4. Driving the children to and from school, lessons, play groups, medical appointments and  errands.
 5. Preparing some meals for children and cleaning up afterwards.
 6. Making the children's beds.
 7. Doing the children's laundry.
 8. Picking up the children's toys and other belongings and performing other tasks necessary for  keeping their rooms neat.

The Aupair will be required to:

 1. Contribute to maintaining the cleanliness of the shared area of the host family's home (ie.  Bathroom, living room, kitchen,etc.).
 2. Keep your own room clean and neat.
 3. Reimburse your host family for any and all personal expenses, which incur on your behalf,  such as telephone bill etc.
 4. Carry out childcare and other responsibilities to the host family to the best of your ability with respect and courtesy.

The Arrival

1. Once you arrive in your host family's community, it will take some time to feel comfortable there. Give yourself time to adjust. One parent or responsible adult is required to stay at home  to assist with transition and orientation.
    Take advantage of that time with the parent to get to know your new home and surroundings, because the parent will be back to work as soon as they can and you will be left with the children.
2. Your "Kiwi Connection" co-ordinator will call within two weeks after your arrival to make sure that you are settling in well.
3. Your host family will give you a tour of your home and local area. Ask them to show you where things are located in the home and explain how appliances work. You may want to label medicines, leaning products and special foods
    with masking tape in your own language.
4. When your family takes you around the neighborhood, be sure to ask them to show you the  local post office, library,bank, parks, shopping centers, and public transportation. Ask your  family where you can find materials about your  area, such as community profile, tourist  information, a map of the area, and a bus schedule.

Host Family Qualifications

    The following information describes what participating host families must agree to in order take part in the AUPAIR"The Kiwi Connection" recruitment Program. Host families must have the following qualifications:

 1. Be kind and considerate.
 2. To learn from their Aupair experience.
 3. Learn about another culture.
 4. To promote international goodwill and understanding.
 5. To develop a close, warm friendship with their new family member.
 6.  To ensure the aupair is safe at all times in your home. The aupair must
      not be put into a situation that would require official intervention.

The Host family must strive to:

 1. Treat their Aupair as a member of the family.
 2. Remember their Aupair will require compassion and understanding while she adjust to a new family, a new country, and a  new way of life.
 3. Talk to the Aupair regularly, keeping her informed of family matters, and involve her in  decision making when possible.
 4. Provide the Aupair with the opportunity to learn about New Zealand - visit to museums,  cultural events and historical sights to understand what New Zealand is all about.
 5. Encourage the Aupair to meet New Zealand friends and participate in social activities.
 6. Provide transport so that the Aupair is able to enjoy some activities outside the home. If using  the family car to ensure the vehicle is fully insured.

The Host Family must agree to:

 1. Provide a room for the Aupair.
 2. Must include the Aupair in family meals, outings, and holiday events.
     The aupair may want to holiday on her own or with friends
 3. Must limit the Aupair's child care and other duties to 30 hours per week or maximum 40 hours per week.
 4. Must give the aupair 2 days off per week preferably the weekend.
 

AUPAIR SIGNATURE:  ..............................................  Date:  ............................

FAMILY SIGNATURE:  ..............................................  Date:  ............................