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House Sitting Jobs in South Island, New Zealand

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Lyttelton, Canterbury

Care for 2 energic dogs at a house ...

I have a small house over looking Lyttelton Harbour. I am requiring some one to house sit my
  • 26th May 2024 - 22nd Jun 2024

  • 27 days
  • House
  • Yes
  • No
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Ashburton, Canterbury

Home and Pets

2 indies dogs, miniature
  • 22nd May 2024 - 26th May 2024

  • 4 days
  • House
  • Yes
  • No
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Rolleston, Canterbury

Modern home needs house sitters

Hi Everyone I am a proud homeowner, with a gorgeous puppy they are both needing to be cared
  • 18th May 2024 - 13th Jul 2024

  • 56 days
  • House
  • Yes
  • Yes
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Gore, Southland

Seeking house and pet sitter –...

Our family is heading to Rarotonga to spread our Mum’s ashes in July. We have pets that need
  • 6th Jul 2024 - 26th Apr 2024

  • 71 days
  • House
  • Yes
  • No
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Prebbleton, Canterbury

Lifestyle block close to Christchur...

Lifestyle block close to Christchurch requires help over holiday. 8 hens 1 Highland cow, 2 steers and sheep.
  • 19th Jun 2024 - 24th Jul 2024

  • 35 days
  • Farm House
  • Yes
  • No
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Nelson City, Nelson

House near the city

Tiberius the big cat needs a
  • 26th Apr 2024 - 1st Jun 2024

  • 36 days
  • House
  • Yes
  • No
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Māpua, Tasman

Mapua house

4 bedroom house in Mapua, Tasman. Free range chooks, tropical fish, and, most importantly, an 8 month old
  • 22nd May 2024 - 27th Jun 2024

  • 36 days
  • House
  • Yes
  • No
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Darfield, Canterbury

Easter stay

Kia ora We are looking for a house and pet sitter over the Easter break – either Friday
  • 29th Mar 2024 - 31st Mar 2024

  • 2 days
  • House
  • Yes
  • No
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Dunedin, Otago

Semi Rural Home

Looking for someone to look after our fur family and our home. 1 cat, 1 dog, 2 sheep,
  • 29th Mar 2024 - 1st Apr 2024

  • 3 days
  • House
  • Yes
  • No
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Dunedin, Otago

Lifestyle property

A large house with a great view and two pussy
  • 22nd Mar 2024 - 25th Mar 2024

  • 3 days
  • Farm House
  • Yes
  • Yes
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Christchurch, Canterbury

Central City house – older st...

Hi We are looking for a house sitter from 23 March 2024 to 25 April 2024.  Enjoy the
  • 23rd Mar 2024 - 25th Apr 2024

  • 33 days
  • House
  • Yes
  • No
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Cromwell, Otago

Seeking house and puppy sitter from...

Hi We have a small 3 bedroom house in Cromwell which comes with a 4 month old Minature
  • 23rd Feb 2024 - 25th Feb 2024

  • 2 days
  • House
  • Yes
  • No
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Kirwee, Canterbury

Rural Lifestyle with animals

We live in a gorgeous character villa, fully renovated on a 1.5 acre plot in the lovely rural
  • 2nd Aug 2024 - 30th Aug 2024

  • 28 days
  • House
  • Yes
  • No
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Rangiora, Canterbury

Lifestyle block

Lifestyle block 20 mins from Rangiora, with young cattle, dogs, cat and
  • 1st Jun 2024 - 11th Jul 2024

  • 40 days
  • Farm House
  • Yes
  • Yes
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Stoke, Nelson

Pet Sitter needed

Hi We are looking for friendly, caring person or couple, to care for our two dogs. Both dogs
  • 7th Jun 2024 - 18th Jun 2024

  • 11 days
  • House
  • Yes
  • No
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Nelson, Nelson

Private home

  • 19th Feb 2024 - 25th Feb 2024

  • 6 days
  • Townhouse
  • Yes
  • No
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Oxford, Canterbury

Seeking house sitter

I have an 11 year old ‘precious’ cat that I wish to have looked after as well as
  • 1st May 2024 - 6th May 2024

  • 5 days
  • House
  • Yes
  • No
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Dunedin, Otago

Cat and House Sitter

We have a very spoilt cat (ex stray) we brought back to NZ after living in the Middle
  • 20th May 2024 - 21st Jul 2024

  • 62 days
  • House
  • Yes
  • No
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Christchurch, Canterbury

Homestay In Avondale

We are going to Europe to visit family in May/June and need someone reliable to care for our
  • 24th May 2024 - 28th Jun 2024

  • 35 days
  • House
  • Yes
  • No
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Timaru, Canterbury

House & Pet Sit (Small Dog) 1 M...

I’m looking to travel overseas for a month and do not wish to kennel my dog during this
  • 1st May 2024 - 1st Jun 2024

  • 31 days
  • Townhouse
  • Yes
  • No
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Queenstown, Otago

House and dog sitter

Looking for somebody to care for our house and garden and look after our four year old labrador.
  • 29th Feb 2024 - 17th Mar 2024

  • 17 days
  • House
  • Yes
  • Yes
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Christchurch, Canterbury

Lovely suburban home in Hyde Park, ...

I’m looking for a house sitter for my home in Canterbury (no pets). I’ll be away 10 Jan
  • 10th Jan 2024 - 22nd Feb 2024

  • 43 days
  • House
  • Yes
  • No
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Lower Moutere, Tasman

Quaint villa style country house

Guest bed & bath, access to kitchen, laundry, living room & more. Beautiful gardens &
  • 3rd Mar 2024 - 9th Mar 2024

  • 6 days
  • House
  • Yes
  • No

Christchurch, Canterbury

House and Pet sitter

We live in Christchurch on the fringe of the city close to the hills and beaches in the
  • 13th Apr 2024 - 13th Jun 2024

  • 61 days
  • House
  • Yes
  • Yes
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Christchurch, Canterbury

Lovely house in beautiful Sumner.

3 bedroom house in the lovely Village of Sumner.  We are a little further back from the flat
  • 20th Dec 2023 - 19th Jan 2024

  • 30 days
  • House
  • Yes
  • No

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House & Pet Sitting in South Island

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It is also a good idea to clearly communicate your expectations and make sure that the home owner understands your experiences, such as taking care of pets, watering plants, and handling any emergencies.

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