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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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
Waiotahe, Bay of Plenty
lifestyle block
Our home is 5min to Opotiki and 20min to Ohope. It is a short walk to a safe- 15th Jun 2025 - 15th Sep 2025
- 92 days
- House
- No
- Yes
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
Raglan, Waikato
Coastal getaway- Relax in Raglan
Come enjoy our 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, double garage house in the new Rangitahi subdivision. The house is- 15th May 2025 - 22nd Jun 2025
- 38 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
Timaru, Canterbury
House
- 10th Jun 2025 - 16th Jul 2025
- 36 days
- House
- Yes
- No
Levin, Manawatū-Whanganui
Lifestyle Block House Sitter wanted...
I am seeking a house sitter/s to look after my 6 acre life style property on the Levin- 16th Jun 2025 - 25th Jul 2025
- 39 days
- Other
- 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- 21st May 2025 - 22nd Jun 2025
- 32 days
- House
- Yes
- Yes
West Melton, Canterbury
Lifestyle Property West Melton
We are on a 10 acre lifestyle property minutes from West Melton We have a very friendly, energetic- 1st May 2025 - 30th May 2025
- 29 days
- House
- Yes
- No
Dunedin, Otago
Dunedin city living close to the be...
We are looking for a house/cat sitter to look after our place for approximately two months (Mid May-- 20th May 2025 - 29th Jul 2025
- 70 days
- House
- Yes
- No
Ashburton, Canterbury
Seeking house and pet sitters
House sitter required 8 outdoor cats to look after feed twice- 24th May 2025 - 23rd Jun 2025
- 30 days
- House
- Yes
- No
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
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
Huntly, Waikato
1920 Railway Cottage
1920 Railway Cottage. 3 bedrooms, however you are welcome to use 2 bedrooms, dining room, lounge, kitchen and- 23rd Jun 2025 - 31st Jul 2025
- 38 days
- Cottage
- No
- 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
Whangaparāoa, Auckland
Cat sitter/house sitter wanted
We need a wonderful cat sitter for our precious rescue cat Sophie. She is very shy but getting- 21st Jul 2025 - 21st Aug 2025
- 31 days
- Townhouse
- Yes
- No
Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
Two storey family home .
- 12th Mar 2025 - 31st Mar 2025
- 19 days
- House
- Yes
- No
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
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