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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Piha, Auckland
Beautiful new and warm house with s...
Come and stay with us! We have two beautiful dogs (toy poodle Lola) and Elizabeth (Labradoodle). There are- 27th Jul 2024 - 17th Sep 2024
- 52 days
- House
- Yes
- No
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
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
Te Awamutu, Waikato
Seeking house sitter For Spriner Sp...
20 yr house double glazed with under floor heating in living areas & both bathrooms. House is on- 6th Jun 2024 - 31st Jul 2024
- 55 days
- House
- Yes
- No
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
Hamilton, Waikato
House sitter to look after two cats...
Looking for a house sitter to take care of our two cats and house. Quiet location, cul-de-sac, close- 2nd Jun 2024 - 5th Jul 2024
- 33 days
- House
- Yes
- No
Papawai, Wellington
Small farm
- 21st Jul 2024 - 13th Sep 2024
- 54 days
- Farm House
- Yes
- No
Tīrau, Waikato
Rural cottage stay
Small country 2 bedroomed cottage with dishwasher dryer wifi Kent fire wood provided.6 k’s to Tirau 11 k’s- 15th May 2024 - 8th Jul 2024
- 54 days
- Cottage
- Yes
- No
Waitārere Beach, Manawatū-Whanganui
House sitter (dog lover) wanted
We are looking for a house and dog sitter from the 1st of August until 3rd of September- 1st Aug 2024 - 3rd Sep 2024
- 33 days
- House
- Yes
- No
Tutukaka, Northland
Tutukaka Coastal Home
We live on 6.8ha of farm & QE11 trust native bush. We live at Bluewater Heights estate and- 28th May 2024 - 21st Jul 2024
- 54 days
- Farm House
- Yes
- No
Matarangi, Waikato
Beach Home
Modern home located on the Matarangi Golf course overlooking a lake. Ocean beach 2 minutes walk, estuary 1- 4th Jun 2024 - 31st Aug 2024
- 88 days
- House
- Yes
- Yes
Māngere Bridge, Auckland
Seeking housesitter
Looking for a housesitter while I’m away between 19 March and 12 May 2024. Located in Mangere Bridge,- 19th Mar 2024 - 12th May 2024
- 54 days
- House
- Yes
- Yes
White Pine Bush, Bay of Plenty
Peaceful lifestyle block eastern Ba...
Our ten year old home and 10Ha lifestyle block is 15 minutes from Whakatane and 20 minutes from- 22nd Mar 2024 - 28th Apr 2024
- 37 days
- Farm House
- Yes
- Yes
Aongatete, Bay of Plenty
Rural setting near Katikati
We have 1 dog Indi who will be 2.5 years old. She is a Staffy Cross, and is- 3rd Aug 2024 - 15th Sep 2024
- 43 days
- House
- Yes
- No
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
Maraetotara, Hawke's Bay
Lovely dogs seeking kind and fit si...
Hi there, We are Suzie and Sophie and we need someone to love us for a couple of- 21st Feb 2024 - 11th Mar 2024
- 19 days
- Farm House
- Yes
- Yes
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
Masterton, Wellington
Small lifestyle block
We reside on the outskirts of Masterton. We have two dogs that like daily exercise. There is an- 12th Mar 2024 - 5th Apr 2024
- 24 days
- House
- Yes
- No
Lower Hutt, Wellington
House/ pet sitter wanted in Lower H...
Hi, We are Marcel and Bridgette, a mid-30’s professional couple living tucked against the Eastern hills of Lower- 7th Apr 2024 - 5th May 2024
- 28 days
- House
- Yes
- No
Ohaaki, Waikato
House/Pet sit on Farm between Taupo...
Hi, We are heading away in May for 6weeks. We are looking for someone to stay at our- 15th May 2024 - 27th Jun 2024
- 43 days
- Farm House
- Yes
- No
Waipu, Northland
Wonderful, warm Waipu home
We have a 3 bed home on a lifestyle block. Missy our 2 year old rescue cat would- 20th Jul 2024 - 7th Sep 2024
- 49 days
- House
- Yes
- No
Waikanae Beach, Wellington
HOUSE / PET SITTER REQUIRED FOR TWO...
We are a professional semi-retired couple requiring someone to house sit for us and look after our friendly- 22nd Jun 2024 - 3rd Sep 2024
- 73 days
- House
- Yes
- Yes
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
Kawhia, Waikato
Coastal home
2 bedroom 1 bathroom modern small house with fenced in backyard. Small 14yr old bichon friends boy dog.- 3rd Apr 2024 - 15th Apr 2024
- 12 days
- House
- Yes
- No
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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