Become a host family
Meet new people and new cultures, and expand your world!
Steps to become a host family
Step 1: Understand the responsibilities of becoming a host family
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Please read and understand the Host Families guidelines before submitting your application.
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Please also read and understand that you must comply with The Education (Pastoral Care of International Students) Code of Practice 2021 (The Code)
Host Families Guidelines [PDF, KB]
New Zealand Qualifications Authority
Step 2: Apply Online
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Complete the online application form (at the bottom of this page)
Step 3: Apply for Police Vet
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Fill out the police vetting consent (Page 3 and 4 only) for all over 18 households and submit it to us.
NZ Police Vetting Service
NZ Police Vet Request & Consent Form [PDF, 788KB]
New Zealand Police Vetting Service Guide to Request & Consent Form [PDF, 1008KB]
Step 4: Homestay Inspection
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After we have received your application, we will contact you to arrange a home visit. During the home inspection, we will explain to you the responsibilities of becoming a homestay host, the payment process as well as answering all your enquiries.
Step 5: Homestay Approval
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We will let you know your application result once we receive the criminal records for all your households (18+) and your inspection report from one of our team members.
Step 6: Wait for a match
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Host Families NZ will match you with a suitable student as soon as your application is approved.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us!
NZ Stuey Careers
Email: info@nzstudycareers.com
Phone:+64 3 925 8441