BECOME A HELPER
Your skills. Your schedule. Your income.
Task Helper connects vetted helpers across New Zealand with local households who need cleaning, gardening, furniture assembly, window cleaning, and more. No marketing. No invoice chasing. No screening strangers on Facebook. Just show up, do good work, get paid within 24 hours.
WHY TASK HELPER
A smarter way to earn.
Whether you're looking to fill gaps in your schedule, build a flexible side income, or grow a customer base for your existing services. Task Helper puts you in control. No cold calling. No chasing invoices. No racing to the bottom on price. Just show up, do good work, get paid.
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Full schedule control
Set your hours, your area, your services. No minimum commitment. Accept the jobs that fit your week.
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Fixed prices shown before you accept
You know what you will earn before you commit to a job. No negotiating, no race to the bottom on price.
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Payment within 24 hours
Straight to your Task Helper wallet. No invoices. No chasing. Easy withdraw.
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A rating that works for you
Strong ratings earn you more jobs, repeat customers, and higher earning tiers over time.
HOW IT WORKS
Up and running in three steps.
From sign-up to first job - here's what the process looks like.
WHO JOINS TASK HELPER
Built for helpers of all kinds.
Sole business owners
Run your own business? Task Helper brings local jobs to you, on top of the work you already do. No marketing, no quoting, no chasing invoices for these jobs.
Students
Got a free afternoon between lectures? Turn your time into income doing work that fits around your timetable, not the other way around.
Flexible earner
Life doesn't always fit a hiring manager's checklist. Maybe you're working around school hours, rebuilding after a career gap, or new to the country and your skills haven't had the chance to speak for themselves yet. Task Helper gives you a verified profile and real reviews from real jobs, so you can build credibility from the very first booking. Your work speaks for you. The platform has your back.
Active retirees
Keep doing what you're good at, on your own terms. No pressure to take on more than you want. A great way to stay active, stay connected, and earn a bit extra.
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QUESTIONS
Straight answers.
Is it free to join?
There are no subscription fees, no setup fees, and no lock-in. Task Helper takes a commission from each completed job, and you will see the full details in your Helper Agreement before you start accepting work. The one cost to be aware of: your required Ministry of Justice criminal record check and identity verification are both managed through the app, and the cost is a one-time deduction from your first commission payment. There is nothing to pay before you start.
How does the vetting work?
Once you have created your profile, you will be guided through an NZ Ministry of Justice criminal record check and an identity verification, both managed entirely through the app. They are standard, one-time requirements. Processing usually takes about a week. Once you are approved, you will not need to repeat it. The cost of both checks is deducted from your first commission payment: nothing is payable before you start. The vetting is what gives customers confidence in every booking.
Do I need to bring my own equipment and supplies?
Yes. Customers book you to bring the skills and the gear. Cleaning helpers bring their own supplies and equipment. Gardening helpers bring their own tools and mower. Assembly helpers bring their own tools. Moving helpers bring trolleys and furniture blankets. Equipment requirements per service category are confirmed in your Helper Agreement.
How much can I earn?
Earnings depend on the service type on the platform. The price for each job is fixed and shown before you accept, so there are no surprises. The more jobs you complete and the higher your rating, the more work comes your way. Payment lands in your Task Helper wallet within 24 hours of every completed job.
Can I choose which jobs I take?
Yes. You will receive notifications for jobs that match your services, availability, and area. You decide which ones to accept. There is no penalty for declining a job. That said, consistent reliability is what builds your rating and keeps work coming your way, so we encourage accepting only jobs you can commit to.
What if a customer disputes the job?
Task Helper holds payment in escrow until the job is confirmed complete. If a customer raises a dispute within 24 hours, our team reviews the job details, photo confirmation, and any relevant communications, and makes a fair call. Legitimate completed work is always paid. Your photo confirmation at the end of every job is your best protection.
Can I work across multiple areas or cities?
Yes. Set multiple service areas in your profile: Christchurch and Rolleston, or across different cities as Task Helper expands. You will receive job notifications for all areas you have listed, within your availability window.
