Long Term House Sitting (4 weeks +)
Long Term House Sitting in New Zealand
Long term house sitting in New Zealand is a unique way to immerse yourself in the community and experience real life in a new location.
In addition to providing a unique cultural experience, long-term house sitting can also be an affordable way to travel and live in a new location. As a house sitter, you’ll have the opportunity to live rent-free and save money on accommodation while exploring all that New Zealand has to offer.
Many homeowners prefer to have their property looked after by a reliable and trustworthy house sitter for an extended period, which can range from a few months to a year or more. There are plenty of long-term house-sitting jobs in New Zealand, listed on NZ House Sitters.
To find house sitting jobs with more specific features, use our SEARCH page.
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Twizel, Canterbury
Cat and houseplant sitter needed fo...
Hi, I’m looking for a housesitter for June. My cat is 13 and quite an anxious cat so- 1st Jun 2025 - 4th Jul 2025
- 33 days
- House
- Yes
- No
Otautau, Southland
Village life in beautiful Southland
We are looking for a house-sitter to care for our 4 cats and our wee cottage in Otautau.- 30th Mar 2025 - 30th Apr 2025
- 31 days
- Cottage
- Yes
- No
Amberley, Canterbury
Dog/House Sit in Residential area o...
Hi, We are a retired couple who live in Amberley NZ, we have a 8yr old female Samoyed.- 5th Jun 2025 - 16th Jul 2025
- 41 days
- House
- Yes
- Yes
Thames, Coromandel
House sitter needed
House sitter reqired for our Coromandel home. Couple prefered as rural property.No animals to look after but may- 15th Jun 2025 - 31st Aug 2025
- 77 days
- Farm House
- Yes
- Yes
Geraldine, Canterbury
Hobby farm
Hobby farm in South Canterbury, close to town and easy drive to larger town. Handy location for ski- 14th Jun 2025 - 10th Aug 2025
- 57 days
- Farm House
- Yes
- No
Awakeri, Bay of Plenty
Farm stay
We both are semi retired. We have own a lifestyle block in the country, 10 minute drive to- 7th May 2025 - 10th Jun 2025
- 34 days
- Farm House
- Yes
- No
Waipukurau, Hawke's Bay
Farm Stay
We have a 60ha farm with sheep and beef cattle. We have 4 working dogs, a cat and- 24th May 2025 - 23rd Jun 2025
- 30 days
- Farm House
- Yes
- No
Dunedin, Otago
Small home with pets
I am currently in the initial stages of finding a house and pet sitter for my 20 week- 1st Jun 2025 - 19th Oct 2025
- 140 days
- House
- Yes
- Yes
Waimate, Canterbury
Farm sitter wanted
We are looking for someone to farm sit for us while we travel to the UK for our- 21st Apr 2025 - 3rd Jun 2025
- 43 days
- Farm House
- Yes
- No
Waiotahe, Bay of Plenty
Seeking house sitter for rural prop...
Small avocado property 10 min drive from Opotiki township. 6 chooks to feed and let out to free- 30th Apr 2025 - 20th May 2025
- 20 days
- House
- Yes
- No
Maraekakaho, Hawke's Bay
New home in beautiful rural Hawkes ...
Hi all, We live in the beautiful rural area of Maraekakaho, half an hour’s drive from Hastings and- 3rd Apr 2025 - 7th Apr 2025
- 4 days
- House
- Yes
- Yes
Dunedin, Otago
Seeking House Sitter
A lovely 2.5 bedroom House at the top of a hill in Maryhill, Dunedin. Garden front and back- 31st Mar 2025 - 31st Mar 2026
- 365 days
- House
- Yes
- Yes
Raurimu, Manawatū-Whanganui
House and pet sitter wanted for 4 w...
Hello. We are looking for a reliable and trustworthy house and pet sitter for 4 weeks – either- 22nd Nov 2025 - 23rd Dec 2025
- 31 days
- House
- Yes
- No
Huapai, Auckland
Family home
Family home in quiet semi rural Location close to restaurants and wineries. With easy access to Auckland cbd- 12th Dec 2025 - 11th Jan 2026
- 30 days
- House
- Yes
- Yes
Wakatu, Nelson
Seeking house and pet sitter
Hi my name is Polly and we are looking for a house and pet sitter from the 2- 2nd May 2025 - 8th Jun 2025
- 37 days
- House
- Yes
- No
Green Bay, Auckland
House-sitter sought to help with pe...
Looking for a house-sitter for a ‘kind-of’ a house-sit, as I am living in the downstairs part of- 22nd Feb 2025 - 31st Mar 2025
- 37 days
- House
- Yes
- Yes
Porirua, Wellington
Suburban stay
We are looking for experienced house and dog sitters while we visit family abroad. We have 2 rescue- 10th Jun 2025 - 30th Jul 2025
- 50 days
- House
- Yes
- No
Auckland, Auckland
Seeking House/Petsitter
Hello
We are looking for someone to please come and take loving care of our pets. We
- 12th Jun 2025 - 14th Jul 2025
- 32 days
- House
- Yes
- No
Fairlie, Canterbury
Farm stay in Fairlie (Canterbury)
Our names are Marianne and Pascal and we are hoping to find house/farm sitters from 10 May till- 10th May 2025 - 16th Jun 2025
- 37 days
- Cottage
- Yes
- Yes
Whangārei, Northland
Lifestyle Property
We are travelling to Italy and need someone to housesit for us. We have a dog (Bowie) and- 21st Apr 2025 - 3rd Jun 2025
- 43 days
- House
- Yes
- Yes
Rangiora, Canterbury
3 bedroom home
Our 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home is on a fully fenced corner section, 20mins walk from Rangiora town- 16th Jul 2025 - 15th Sep 2025
- 61 days
- House
- Yes
- Yes
Timaru, South Canterbury
Seeking house sitter on Lifestyle B...
We are searching for a single person or couple interested in caring for our lifestyle block while we- 23rd May 2025 - 20th Jun 2025
- 28 days
- Farm House
- Yes
- No
Lower Hutt, Wellington
House sitter wanted
3 bedroom modern house on 2 levels located in quiet cul de sac on western hills above Petone/- 28th Feb 2025 - 30th Mar 2025
- 30 days
- House
- Yes
- No
Methven, Canterbury
Hobby Farm Stay
Hey we are looking for someone to house/pet sit for us for the month of March. We have- 2nd Mar 2025 - 1st Apr 2025
- 30 days
- Farm House
- Yes
- No
- 10th Jun 2025 - 16th Jul 2025
- 36 days
- House
- Yes
- No
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