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.

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Porirua, Wellington

Seeking House Sitter for 5 1/2 week...

Hi there, We have an overseas trip all booked and are wanting to find someone to come and
  • 17th Jul 2025 - 26th Aug 2025

  • 40 days
  • House
  • No
  • Yes
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Mahia, Hawke's Bay

Coastal farmhouse

We live on a 1000-acre coastal farm on the Mahia Peninsula in northern Hawke’s Bay. We are looking
  • 5th Jun 2025 - 17th Jul 2025

  • 42 days
  • Farm House
  • Yes
  • No
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Chatswood, Auckland

Tranquil bush hideaway on the North...

We are looking for a caring person/s to look after our lazy 13 year old bichon frise/ maltese
  • 16th Aug 2025 - 25th Sep 2025

  • 40 days
  • House
  • Yes
  • No
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Maraetotara, Bay of Plenty

Lifestyle block sitter for 7 weeks ...

Hi. I am looking for a reliable person to stay on my property (near Reporoa) to feed chooks,
  • 12th Jun 2025 - 27th Jul 2025

  • 45 days
  • Other
  • Yes
  • No
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Ashhurst, Manawatū-Whanganui

Ashhurst

Well secured house block, views form back deck tidy.Two west highland white dogs lovely nature. Strict
  • 30th May 2025 - 1st Sep 2025

  • 94 days
  • House
  • Yes
  • No
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Patoka, Hawke's Bay

Farm stay

We need a house sitter to look after our two cats and small dogs while we are away.
  • 28th May 2025 - 7th Jul 2025

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

Seeking housesitter – Christc...

Housesitter to care for 6 year old American cocker spaniel. Lovely house in Christchurch, close to reserve. Also
  • 28th Aug 2025 - 25th Sep 2025

  • 28 days
  • House
  • Yes
  • No
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Kakanui, Otago

Coastal lifestyle property

My home is a 3 bedroom 2 bathroom 2 floor home. Colonial style. It is surrounded by amazing
  • 10th Jun 2025 - 10th Sep 2025

  • 92 days
  • House
  • Yes
  • No
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  • 10th May 2025 - 12th Jul 2025

  • 63 days
  • House
  • Yes
  • Yes

Levin, Manawatū-Whanganui

Detached property

5 bed-roomed property on just under half an acre.   Pretty much all mod-cons available though please note that
  • 6th May 2025 - 17th Jun 2025

  • 42 days
  • House
  • Yes
  • No

Ealing, Canterbury

Farm stay/dog sit for 4 Months

I am heading to Australia for work from about the 15th/16th of May 2025 till about the 16th-20th
  • 15th May 2025 - 22nd Sep 2025

  • 130 days
  • Farm House
  • Yes
  • Yes

Whakapirau, Northland

Coastal house sit near the Kaipara ...

Situated in a small coastal community, this two bedroom house has all modern conveniences. I have a beautiful
  • 17th Sep 2025 - 17th Oct 2025

  • 30 days
  • House
  • Yes
  • No

Hamilton, Waikato

House sitter wanted to look after h...

House sitter wanted for house in Hamilton. Nice quiet location. Look after two elderly cats and the house,
  • 2nd Jun 2025 - 2nd Jul 2025

  • 30 days
  • House
  • Yes
  • No

Dairy Flat, Auckland

Tranquil rural stay close to all am...

We live on a lifestyle block in Dairy Flat only a few kms from the main highway. We
  • 28th Jun 2025 - 27th Jul 2025

  • 29 days
  • House
  • Yes
  • No

Hamilton, Waikato

Seeking house sitter for Hamilton h...

We’re looking for a house sitter to look after Milly, Simon, Spencer and Billy for 4 weeks from
  • 12th Jun 2025 - 14th Jul 2025

  • 32 days
  • House
  • Yes
  • No

Duntroon, Canterbury

Lifestyle farm

Our farm is in the Waitaki district 40 minutes inland from Oamaru. We have 9 cattle, 25 goats,
  • 1st Jul 2025 - 2nd Aug 2025

  • 32 days
  • Farm House
  • Yes
  • Yes

New Windsor, Auckland

House sit – New Windsor Auckl...

Looking for a house sitter to look after my fur baby Tommy who will be 4 years old
  • 23rd Nov 2025 - 14th Jan 2026

  • 52 days
  • House
  • Yes
  • Yes

Auckland, Auckland

House stay

Looking for house/pet sitter for 2 small dogs – Westie(8) & Shih Tzu(2). Easy care
  • 14th May 2025 - 20th Jun 2025

  • 37 days
  • House
  • Yes
  • No

Glentui, Canterbury

Looking for House/Puppy/Chicken Sit...

Headed to the Northern Hemisphere for a well-deserved trip home to the US and Ireland! We’re looking for
  • 17th Jul 2025 - 1st Sep 2025

  • 46 days
  • Farm House
  • Yes
  • No

Clarks Beach, Auckland

Houce in beach town

Unfortunately our confirmed house sitters had to cancel, due to relocation of work which was out of their
  • 29th Apr 2025 - 14th Jul 2025

  • 76 days
  • House
  • Yes
  • Yes

Wellington, Wellington

Seeking House Sitter

We are looking for a reliable, caring person or couple with references/reviews to look after our central Wellington
  • 20th Jun 2025 - 8th Aug 2025

  • 49 days
  • House
  • Yes
  • No

Omakau, Otago

Small block holder

I have 1.5ha in Omakau, Central Otago with a developing flower and vegetable garden. It is 100m from
  • 1st Jun 2025 - 23rd Sep 2025

  • 114 days
  • House
  • No
  • Yes

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.
  • 15th May 2025 - 5th Jun 2025

  • 21 days
  • Cottage
  • Yes
  • No

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

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

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