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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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
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
Torbay, Auckland
Coastal Pet Stay on the North Shore
Enjoy our new, spacious house in Torbay, with a sun soaked deck, big windows looking out to the- 17th Apr 2025 - 31st May 2025
- 44 days
- House
- Yes
- Yes
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
- 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
Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui
Summertime in Whanganui
Looking for a reliable and trustworthy person/couple to mind our home and care for our animal’s while we- 6th Dec 2024 - 9th Feb 2025
- 65 days
- House
- Yes
- No
Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
Lovely north facing house with love...
We are in a quiet secure area with warm, dry north facing home with that has lots of- 20th Feb 2025 - 25th May 2025
- 94 days
- House
- Yes
- Yes
Te Puna, Bay of Plenty
Avocado Orchard
We are going to the south Island in January so need someone to house sit and look after- 8th Jan 2025 - 10th Feb 2025
- 33 days
- House
- Yes
- Yes
Ngakuru, Bay of Plenty
Lifestyle Paradise
We live on a lifestyle block 12 mins south of Rotorua, with Taupo and Waikite Hotpools close by.- 11th Dec 2024 - 1st Jun 2025
- 172 days
- House
- Yes
- Yes
Kawerau, Bay of Plenty
house sitter
wanted house sitter approximately 1 month just need to keep house clean and mow lawn and water gardens.- 10th Nov 2024 - 10th Dec 2024
- 30 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
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
Christchurch, Canterbury
House Sitter – Budgie lover
We have a beautiful 4 year old yellow budgie needing company and some attention while we are away.- 19th Dec 2024 - 19th Jan 2025
- 31 days
- House
- Yes
- No
Mihiwaka, Otago
Lifestyle block
Our home is an open plan three bedroom split level house with two bathrooms, three toilets and an- 1st May 2025 - 27th Jun 2025
- 57 days
- House
- Yes
- No
Masterton, Wellington
Dog/House Sitter urgently needed fo...
Dear dog sitters/Housesitters, We are very late to find a House-/Dogsitter for our boy Max and our new- 27th Oct 2024 - 1st Dec 2024
- 35 days
- House
- Yes
- No
South Head, Auckland
House, horse and harbour
Sunny house above 3 paddocks, overlooking Kaipara Harbour, with a horse and cow to mind, from a distance- 28th Sep 2024 - 1st Nov 2024
- 34 days
- Farm House
- Yes
- No
Christchurch, Canterbury
House in Murray Aynsley Valley
We are a family of 4 in the Murray Aynsley valley, near Saint Martins. It’s a quiet spot,- 18th Sep 2024 - 18th Oct 2024
- 30 days
- Other
- Yes
- No
Tamahere, Waikato
2 dogs, 1 cat and a number of chick...
Kia ora – we are looking for a housesitter/s for our two retrievers; Tat (8), Louie (6), our- 7th Sep 2024 - 10th Oct 2024
- 33 days
- House
- Yes
- No
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