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House Sitting Jobs in South Island, New Zealand
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Woodend, Canterbury
House sitting with pet care
I have new build house that has a fire and build in heat pump system proving heating and- 2nd Sep 2025 - 1st Oct 2025
- 29 days
- House
- Yes
- No
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Kaitangata, Otago
House/Pet Sitter Wanted for 4.5 Acr...
Hello, we are on the hunt for a house/pet-sitter for the month of May 2025. We have a- 30th Apr 2025 - 2nd Jun 2025
- 33 days
- Farm House
- Yes
- No
Otapiri Gorge, Southland
Lifestyle property and Home
We live on the outskirts of Winton, Southland. Our home is on a 4 acre lifestyle block (currently- 19th May 2025 - 12th Jul 2025
- 54 days
- Other
- Yes
- Yes
Wānaka, Otago
Townhouse in Wanaka
Beautiful three bedroom townhouse jut minutes from Lake Wanaka. I have two much loved and well behaved pets- 11th Apr 2025 - 23rd Apr 2025
- 12 days
- Townhouse
- Yes
- No
Past
Christchurch, Canterbury
Christmas Period – Still Seek...
Hi, STILL LOOKING FOR SOMEONE FOR CHRISTMAS!! I have an large old homestead in the middle of one- 22nd Dec 2024 - 8th Jan 2025
- 17 days
- House
- Yes
- No
Queenstown, Otago
House in Arthurs Point + 1 GSP Lab ...
Our three bedroom house and lovely dog Finn are available in May/ June next year, while we are- 15th May 2025 - 4th Jun 2025
- 20 days
- House
- Yes
- No
Past
Christchurch, Canterbury
Christchurch Holiday stay!
Hello everyone! My husband and I are going on holiday over the Christmas holiday period for 7 nights.- 27th Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025
- 7 days
- House
- Yes
- No
Past
Glenduan, Nelson
Coastal home
Right across from the beach. Safe swimming beach and great for fishing. 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms. Large flat- 21st Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025
- 13 days
- House
- Yes
- No
Past
Loburn, Canterbury
Horse Farm Stay
Comfortable house with lovely mountain views, 3 outdoor areas with pizza oven & BBQ, just 10 mins to- 28th Dec 2024 - 17th Jan 2025
- 20 days
- House
- Yes
- No
Prebbleton, Canterbury
4-Bed family home with spa
We are looking for someone to stay at our home and care for our schnoodle Eddie while we- 17th May 2025 - 31st May 2025
- 14 days
- House
- Yes
- No
Past
Lake Coleridge, Canterbury
Mountains and Rivers
Lake Coleridge – A small Village with 25 permanent resident’s , the other homes are holiday homes. We- 24th Dec 2024 - 29th Dec 2024
- 5 days
- House
- Yes
- No
Past
Christchurch, Canterbury
Home in Christchurch
We are looking for someone to look after our lovely home and labradoodle for a week (or two)- 20th Dec 2024 - 27th Dec 2024
- 7 days
- House
- Yes
- No
Past
KAIKOURA, Canterbury
Large coastal home with lovely view...
I have a lovely mostly Jack Russell of 12 yers. Friendly with other dogs people and children. #- 2nd Dec 2024 - 21st Dec 2024
- 19 days
- House
- Yes
- No
Past
Christchurch, Canterbury
House
Our 1 bedroom house is a beautiful sunny property on huntsbury hill with a stunning view. Safe area,- 13th Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025
- 24 days
- House
- Yes
- No
Past
Christchurch, Canterbury
Sunny Christchurch hills home with ...
We are heading to Australia for Christmas and need our house and pets cared for. We have a- 20th Dec 2024 - 4th Jan 2025
- 15 days
- House
- Yes
- Yes
Past
Waimate, Canterbury
Housesitter wanted for renovated 19...
Conveniently located within walking distance of the main street and shops, you’re never far from what you need.- 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025
- 11 days
- House
- Yes
- No
Past
Christchurch, Canterbury
Christchurch House & Pet Sitter...
Hi, we are Mel & Kent and have a cat & dog we are looking for a house- 1st Jan 2025 - 7th Jan 2025
- 6 days
- Townhouse
- Yes
- No
Tasman, Tasman
Home in Tasman village near Motueka
Hello, we have two dogs…one small aged just over a year old and the other 6 1/2 years- 27th Sep 2025 - 5th Oct 2025
- 8 days
- House
- Yes
- No
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Washington Valley, Nelson
Seaviews but nearby Nelson City!
We are looking for reliable housesitters who are happy to take care of our home and our two- 24th Dec 2024 - 2nd Jan 2025
- 9 days
- House
- Yes
- No
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Blenheim, Marlborough
Modern home close to town
Modern 3 bedroom home close to town and Taylor Pass River walk. No smokers or vapers wanted. Queen- 20th Dec 2024 - 23rd Dec 2024
- 3 days
- House
- Yes
- No
Christchurch, Canterbury
Sunny suburban Home
I have a lovely sunny home on a compact section with a small lawn and deck.Gas fire and- 18th Jun 2025 - 16th Jul 2025
- 28 days
- House
- Yes
- Yes
Past
Waitepeka, Otago
Seeking House Sitter
Lifestyle Block (7hectares) situated 13kms from Balclutha. North Facing home with magical views. Close proximity to the Catlins.- 30th Dec 2024 - 19th Jan 2025
- 20 days
- House
- Yes
- Yes
Past
Wakatu, Nelson
House sitter required
My home is in a quiet area 3 bedroom 2 bathrooms carport parking for 2 vehicles also accommodate- 8th Dec 2024 - 7th Jan 2025
- 30 days
- House
- Yes
- Yes
Past
Motueka, Tasman
House /Pet sitter.
We are looking for a house/ dog sitter to look after our lovely home and much loved 14-year-old- 23rd Dec 2024 - 30th Dec 2024
- 7 days
- House
- Yes
- No
Past
Oamaru, Otago
Town house on the sea side
Old 1920s house in a nice safe area of town. Walking distance to shops and beach. Our house- 24th Dec 2024 - 30th Dec 2024
- 6 days
- Townhouse
- Yes
- No
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House & Pet Sitting in South Island
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