Unlocking the potential of parents and caregivers in the workplace

HOW IT WORKS
How we can help
Work that works for all
We believe you shouldn't have to choose between having a family and a career.
NZ’s most family-friendly employers
We connect job seekers with New Zealand's most family-friendly employers, offering flexible work.
All types of jobs across 30+ career fields
Cover all types of employment across all industries and work types.
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ABOUT US
How it works
Sign up with us its free!
Join our community of talented parents and caregivers.
Tell us a little about you
Add your work experience, education, skills and upload your CV.
Set Job Alerts
Set job alerts and be the first to know when new opportunities arise that match your goals.
Browse our Job Marketplace
Search our database of family friendly employers who get it and apply!
Jobs you will find here
We work with companies big and small offering flexible work options
- Work from home
- School hours
- Choose your hours
- No experience needed
- Returnships
- Full-Time
- Freelance Jobs
- Casual Jobs
Why Jobs for Mums
Registering with us is FREE and you get access to a number of benefits
Job Alerts
Be first to know about new flexible family-friendly job opportunities in your area
LinkedIn Learning
Free LinkedIn learning to help you upskill thanks to our friends at the Ministry of Social Development
Advise
Free CV. career advise and job application support for all Jobs for Mums roles
Guidance
Stay up to date with the latest news and trends related to working parents and caregivers
Support
Support for returning to work parents helping improve confidence and job matching
Join the movement
Be part of a movement to promote and advocate for family-friendly workplaces and policies
Jobs for Mums a Community of Over 14,000 People
It is run by people who know exactly what it’s like juggling time, running a household peferct for people needing to either get back into work force or to find extra hours.
-Wa Young-
So we as mums still have the option to be stay at home mums yet earn our own income and keep our minds active in the workforce
-Jo Stewart-
Its a lesson to us all that mums inflexibility with hours doesnt make us bad workers. Were actually an untapped gold mine.
-Llinos Patchell-
With the cost of living these days, even two parent families need both parents working. While children are young, it’s preferable for the main caregiver to work while the kids are at school & be there for them when school has finished. Jobs for Mum’s makes the task of finding work that fits into school hours really easy!
-Christie Loveday-
It is a platform that represents moms that wanted to balance family and work life. And I love Jobsformums.com for that. My current employer that hired me through this job search engine was considerate that I work flexible schedules and to WFH on random days.
-Rita Olarte –
Our Impact
We have supported hundreds of people in finding family-friendly employment

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Our Story
Meet the parents behind Jobs for Mums a movement advocating for more family-friendly work practices for all.
What started as a community project is now smashing the motherhood penalty and setting up a brighter future for all parents and caregivers one job at a time.

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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
WHAT IS JOBS FOR MUMS
Jobs for mums is a job marketplace.
We connect parents and caregivers with employers offering flexible work.
Our mission is to make NZ the most family-friendly place to do business and eliminate the motherhood penalty once and for all.
WHY REGISTER WITH US
👩💻 NZ’s largest parent job marketplace
🌎 Geography: NZ wide from Auckland to Otago
🏢 FREE resource for parents by parents
❤️ Advocating for family-friendly work practices. You shouldn’t have to choose between having a family or a career.
📈 Trusted by some of NZ’s largest organizations such as Hamilton City Council, Women’s Refuge, Global Women, Best Start, Oceania Healthcare and many more
👋 Easy to use sign up and apply
👍 Westpac Business Awards for Excellence in Community contribution finalist
HOW IT WORKS
Jobs for Mums works like any other job board.
Step 1: Sign Up and create an account – It’s FREE!
Step 2: Apply for roles that interest you.
The difference is that our employers are family-friendly and often include additional benefits like work from home, additional leave, subsidised daycare to list but a few.
TYPES OF ROLES YOU WILL FIND HERE?
- Work from home
- Part-time
- School hours
- Full-time flexible
- Freelance or Contract
- One-off
Our positions range from casual to permanent. We cover over 36 career fields and growing. Take your pick.
HOW OFTEN DO ROLES COME UP?
Currently, we are getting about 60-70 jobs posted a month, but we hope to increase this in the future.
The best thing to do is set up a job alert so that you can be notified when new jobs in your area get listed in your area.
WHAT IF I HAVE BEEN OUT OF EMPLOYMENT FOR A WHILE?
Don’t worry, apply with confidence anyway! Many of our jobseekers have been out of employment for a few years and are motivated to get back in either because their child is now at school or daycare, they are finding the costs of living high, or are looking to make a career change.
Remember, parenthood is a great teacher of soft skills that can be transferred into many other professions.
HOW CAN JOBS FOR MUMS COMBAT THE COST OF DAYCARE?
We understand that daycare costs are a big factor for many families.
We support parents by advocating for more flexible work opportunities that might help reduce daycare costs. For Example;
- Some of our roles can be done at non-peak times to alleviate childcare costs.
- Some of our roles are entirely output driven so you can choose your own hours.
- Some of our roles offer childcare benefits- especially in the education sector.
HOW FLEXIBLE ARE YOUR JOBS?
The employees that advertise roles with Jobs for Mums already know you have the most important job there is – being a parent!
Many of our employers give you the flexibility to either work from home or choose the hours that work for you and your family.
ARE YOU JUST FOR MUMS?
Our platform is for everyone and anyone looking for flexible work opportunities.
We work with many dads and other caregivers looking for a better way. Our goal is to make working easier for all parents and caregivers in New Zealand.
CAN YOU SUPPORT CV WRITING & INTERVIEW PREP & OR TRAINING?
We currently do not have the ability to provide one-on-one care.
However, we partner with others, who might be able to provide support to our community.
The best thing to do is to get in touch and we will do our best to support you in your employment journey as much as possible.
I AM LOOKING TO CHANGE CAREERS- HOW CAN JOBS FOR MUMS HELP?
Currently, we are partnering with others who provide this service.
The best thing to do is to get in touch and we will do our best to support you in your employment journey as much as possible.
There might even be grants and internships that we could provide information on. Currently, Jobs for Mums has an internship section that is worth checking out.
I AM A PARENT RUNNING A FREELANCE BUSINESS -HOW CAN JOBS FOR MUMS HELP?
Currently, Jobs for Mums has a contract or freelance section on the job board.
In the near future, we aspire to have a dedicated section for those looking for freelance work.
WHAT OUR PARENTS ARE SAYING
“Jobs for Mums is a game changer. Compared to the other job sites, this opened my eyes to a whole new world of opportunities.” – Stacy Dorthe
“This is going to help so many people. Thank you so much for backing mums and changing the status quo!” – Katelyn Lim
“I feel confident in applying for a position because it’s with Jobs for Mums and I know they’ll understand my need for flexibility.” – Courtney Cowley
WHAT IF I CANT FIND ROLES IN MY AREA?
At Jobs for Mums, we’re expanding our business and will soon have more roles across Aotearoa. Even if you don’t see a suitable role now, we
encourage you to sign up so we can notify you when new opportunities arise in your area. Stay connected with us and never miss a chance to find your dream job!