The Ultimate Nanny Survival Guide: Tips and Tricks from Experienced Parents

The Ultimate Guide to Hiring a Nanny in Australia Welcome to the world of parenting, where every day brings a new adventure and the right nanny can make all the difference. Whether you’re dipping your toes into the nanny market for the first time or you’re a seasoned pro looking to streamline your hiring process, our guide, coupled with the expe...

By Mark Hudson · 11 June, 2024

By Mark Hudson · 07 July, 2021

Employing a Nanny in New Zealand

Understanding the complexities of employing a Nanny in New Zealand Finding the perfect nanny is an exciting moment for any family, but understanding the responsibilities and obligations that come with hiring one are extremely important. Nannies can’t be paid with cash in hand, nor are they independent contractors, but instead need to be treated

By Mark Hudson · 30 June, 2021

5 Nanny Payroll Mistakes to Avoid

Making sure you avoid costly payroll mistakes for your nanny  So, you’ve employed a nanny to watch your children. Hallelujah! Just don’t forget to pay them...and pay them properly.  This may seem like a silly thing to say. Unfortunately, the nannying industry is ripe with payroll mistakes. Everything from wages to payslips h

By Mark Hudson · 27 June, 2021

5 Risks of Paying Your Nanny Cash

The 5 Biggest Risks of Paying Your Nanny in Cash The bottom line is this: ignorance is no defence. You might think that hiring a nanny falls under some sort of grey area for tax purposes. It does not. Paying your nanny cash under the table is a strategy fraught with danger. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) does not look kindly on those who f

By Mark Hudson · 10 June, 2021

Increased Sick Leave for Nannies

INCREASED SICK LEAVE FOR NANNIES As nannies have increased in popularity, you may be considering hiring a nanny for your home. They can be a great alternative to child care and may even save you money if you have more than one child.  If you already have a nanny, you may not have heard about the recent legislation passed around required sic

By Mark Hudson · 28 May, 2021

How Much Does a Nanny Cost in New Zealand?

The Cost of Hiring a Nanny in New Zealand If you’re thinking about hiring a nanny, there are a few things to consider before you begin the hiring process.  In this article, we’ll break down the cost for nannies in different regions of New Zealand. We’ll also be sharing our insights into other things you should consider when hiring a nanny.&

By Mark Hudson · 17 March, 2021

Transition to Invoxy

We're moving from Flexitime to Invoxy! We're excited to announce that we're transitioning to a new and improved online payroll system - Invoxy! The new payroll system will be an improved offering for both our families and nannies and will ensure that payroll remains a seamless exercise for all our customers. In this email, we've outlined what

By Mark Hudson · 28 February, 2021

Are nannies, caregivers and au pairs independent contractors or employees?

Hiring a nanny, au pair or domestic helper often creates uncertainty around whether they should be treated as an independent contractor or an employee.  It’s important to understand the difference between them because it affects how you pay your nanny. It also can be costly if you get it wrong. The main difference is that employees work

By Mark Hudson · 28 February, 2021

7 Steps to Meet the Legal Requirements for Employing a Nanny

You’ve advertised for the role, interviewed perspective nannies and now you’re ready to make a job offer. But how do you make sure that you are meeting the legal requirements for employing a nanny in Australia?  There’s a lot to think about. Nannies should be treated as employees, not independent contractors, which means that you become a

By Mark Hudson · 14 February, 2021

Covid-19: Important Payroll Update - 29/03/2020

Firstly, we thank our families and nannies for their patience over the last two weeks. The last two weeks have easily been the two most challenging weeks for our business. We appreciate the support we have received from both our families and nannies as we try and navigate our way through the ever-evolving Government subsidy scheme. The Govern