Tell us what you need and we’ll thoughtfully match you with the perfect sitter,
with real support every step of the way.
✔️ Interviewed & background checked
✔️ Trusted by families across NZ
✔️ Carefully vetted sitters
Available in Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Wellington and beyond.
• ID-checked • Personal matching • Real human support
You're leaving your kids with someone - We take that seriously.
We know how hard it is to leave your kids with someone new.
Each sitter goes through a face to face interview, ID checks, reference reviews, background checks and real onboarding, plus a supportive team behind the scenes.
We only work with people we'd trust ourselves, only approved sitters are accepted and we don’t just make introductions and disappear.
That’s the village part.
We put every sitter through six layers before they're approved, and the last one is always a real person from our team, not an algorithm.
ID verified
Reference Checked
Real Onboarding
Ongoing Support
Tell us what you need and we'll find the perfect sitter for your family, with real support every step of the way.
Three steps from sign-up to your first booking, with a real person beside you the whole way.
Every family is different. Share your suburb, children's ages, and what matters most. It takes a minute, and a real person reads every profile.
Our team personally matches you with the three best sitters who fit your family, location, experience, and values. No endless browsing, no cold messages. And as great new sitters join the platform, we'll send you fresh recommendations.
Once you're happy with your sitter, book through the app. We stay close before, during, and after every booking.
See how The Village Co works for families across New Zealand
We're the only childcare platform in New Zealand that personally matches your family with the right sitter, and stays involved.
You don't browse profiles and hope for the best. You don't get handed a list and left to figure it out. You tell us what you need, and we find the right fit for you and your family.
Find my sitter →✗ Not a marketplace · ✗ Not a directory · ✗ Not an agency
We only work with people we'd trust with our own families. Every sitter goes through a rigorous process, the last step is always a real person from our team.
We review every application manually, experience, communication, and values.
Every sitter meets with Nikki or Sophia, by video or in person. No exceptions.
Government-issued ID checked and verified before approval.
We confirm the sitter's childcare background aligns with what your family actually needs.
Current Ministry of Justice criminal record check. Required, not optional.
Standards, expectations, and emergency protocols before their first booking.
"We built The Village Co to give parents something that's genuinely hard to find, real peace of mind when leaving their kids."
Nikki & Sophia · Founders, The Village Co
Date nights, school holidays, hotel stays, and workplace support, we're here when it matters most.
Book a trusted sitter for a few hours so you can actually enjoy your evening. Available evenings and weekends across NZ.
Same sitter, same time every week. Recurring bookings mean consistency for your kids and peace of mind for you.
When school's out and work isn't, we help cover the gap with a sitter your kids already know and trust.
Vetted sitters available at partner hotels and venues. Parents enjoy their trip, kids are in safe hands.
Join hundreds of NZ families who've found their village.
"Maddy was great, warm personality, punctual, awesome communication. Our boy was happy in her care and went off to bed perfectly. We will definitely use Maddy again."
"Ella is brilliant! My boys had the best time with her. She baked, took them to the park and played loads of games. She engages with both of them so well."
"Emma was amazing with my kids and connected with them straight away. Easy to communicate with, I felt comfortable my kids were in safe hands. Highly recommend."
"Emilie got top reviews by miss 4! Not put off by a 6am start, helped get the kids ready for preschool and read every single book in the house. Will use again!"
"I would absolutely recommend The Village Co. Our kids adore their babysitters. They consistently go above and beyond to make my boys feel happy, safe, and comfortable."
The Village Co isn't just for families at home. We partner with employers and hotels to bring trusted childcare wherever life takes you.
Childcare as a workplace benefit with different options to choose from. We handle sitter matching, payments, and support, your HR team doesn't lift a finger. Parents stay, perform, and feel genuinely cared for.
Learn about Village for Work →Vetted sitters for hotel guests, date nights, wedding weekends, work trips. We handle matching, payments, and support. Your concierge shares a link. That's it.
Learn about Village for Hotels →Village Mornings, Mums & Bubs sessions, and sitter meet-ups bring parents and sitters together, because the village was always meant to be a real community.
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Tell us what you need and we'll start your match. It takes less than a minute, and there's a real person on the other side.
Available in Auckland · Hamilton · Tauranga · Wellington · Christchurch and beyond.
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