Build your own business as a carer

Start by creating a profile that highlights your skills and availability. Once verified through background checks, you can begin applying for jobs and accepting offers from clients.

While experience is helpful, it’s not always necessary. What’s most important is your ability to provide compassionate, reliable care.

We pay for approved visits every week. Payments are processed securely through Mycare and go directly to your bank account.

Yes! As an independent contractor, you set your own schedule and choose jobs that suit your preferences and availability.

As an independent contractor with Mycare, you’re in charge of your caregiving business. You’ll handle your own taxes and insurance, but you’ll also enjoy the flexibility to manage your workload and clients.

Your pay rate is negotiated directly between you and the client for each role. This agreed-upon rate will be specified in your contract.

The platform fee for workers covers several benefits, including:

• Insurance for workers.
• Maintenance and development of the Mycare platform.
• Access to a database of quality job listings.
• Digitally signed contracts between you and clients.
• Weekly payroll processing and withholding tax payments.
• Support from the Mycare Customer Success Team.

The platform fee for workers covers several benefits, including:

• Insurance for workers.
• Maintenance and development of the Mycare platform.
• Access to a database of quality job listings.
• Digitally signed contracts between you and clients.
• Weekly payroll processing and withholding tax payments.
• Support from the Mycare Customer Success Team.

Yes, the platform fee for workers is not charged in the following scenarios:

• If a visit is cancelled for any reason.
• On any mileage or expenses claimed.

Yes, the 5% platform fee for workers is inclusive of Goods and Services Tax (GST).

Mycare pays a 10% withholding tax directly to the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) on your behalf. This assists with your year-end tax obligations.

The 10% withholding tax paid by Mycare is a portion of your tax obligations. Depending on your total income and individual circumstances, you may need to pay additional taxes. It's advisable to consult with a tax professional or refer to IRD guidelines to understand your full tax responsibilities.

Any self-employed person earning (or expecting to earn) more than $60,000 per year must register for GST. Once again, it is best you consult with a tax professional or refer to IRD guidelines to understand your full tax responsibilities.

If you have a signed contract with the client and are paid through the Mycare platform, you're covered by our professional indemnity and public liability insurance.

You’re responsible for any other insurance you may need, such as car insurance, if you drive to or for visits.

You're covered by ACC in the event of a work-related injury, provided your ACC levies are paid and up to date. It’s important to note that, as you're engaged directly by the client as an independent contractor, Mycare is not your employer.