Hello! My name is Mareena Nissi and I am the owner and founder of Nordic Nannies. I started the agency in 2007 to enable Finnish child carers to find jobs abroad.
Having worked for 20 years as a nanny in seven different countries, I know what it’s like to go to a new country to work. It is not easy to adapt to a new culture and a new family to work for and live with. I would love to share my knowledge so that others don’t have to make the same mistakes that I have in the beginning of my nanny career!
In this business I can utilise both my three business degrees and my expertise as an international nanny. I have already helped hundreds of families and job seekers.
Nordic Nannies started as more of an au pair and nanny agency. Today, we have many types of positions (including private teachers, housekeepers, elderly companions and personal assistants) all over Europe and also in Asia and even in Africa. We also have partner agencies in the UK, France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Australia, and China, and will be adding more countries to the list.
Nordic Nannies is registered in Finland. I currently live in Oulu, Finland myself, but I do like to travel so I prefer to have a location independent business. I interview most candidates by Skype, unless they happen to be in the same city where I am and I can meet them personally.
We don’t currently have other full time staff but I hire virtual assistants to handle various office tasks when I am very busy. My current assistant Maisa has been working with me since autumn 2019. We also have a network of independent agents in Finland that source candidates for us. Currently, we are also looking for agents in other countries as we grow the business.
Whether you are a family or a job seeker, I will offer you a personal yet professional service that is tailored to your needs!