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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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
Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
Seeking House Sitter and elder dog ...
Kind caring dog lover needed to look after a much loved elderly female Border Collie (Mindy) and our- 10th May 2024 - 16th Jun 2024
- 37 days
- House
- Yes
- Yes
Timaru, Canterbury
House & Pet Sit (Small Dog) 1 M...
I’m looking to travel overseas for a month and do not wish to kennel my dog during this- 1st May 2024 - 1st Jun 2024
- 31 days
- Townhouse
- Yes
- No
Queenstown, Otago
House and dog sitter
Looking for somebody to care for our house and garden and look after our four year old labrador.- 29th Feb 2024 - 17th Mar 2024
- 17 days
- House
- Yes
- Yes
Christchurch, Canterbury
Lovely suburban home in Hyde Park, ...
I’m looking for a house sitter for my home in Canterbury (no pets). I’ll be away 10 Jan- 10th Jan 2024 - 22nd Feb 2024
- 43 days
- House
- Yes
- No
Ahiaruhe, Wellington
House/petsitter wanted
We live in a beautiful spot in the eastern hills of Wairarapa, roughly halfway between Masterton and Martinborough.- 1st May 2024 - 29th May 2024
- 28 days
- Farm House
- Yes
- No
Christchurch, Canterbury
House and Pet sitter
We live in Christchurch on the fringe of the city close to the hills and beaches in the- 13th Apr 2024 - 13th Jun 2024
- 61 days
- House
- Yes
- Yes
Rarangi, Marlborough
lifestyle property
A one hectare property with an olive grove close to the coast in Rarangi, Marlborough seeks someone/couple willing- 18th Jan 2024 - 25th Feb 2024
- 38 days
- Farm House
- Yes
- Yes
Dunedin, Otago
Dunedin water view house looking fo...
Hi, me and my partner going to away from the country between the end of this December and- 24th Dec 2023 - 15th Feb 2024
- 53 days
- House
- Yes
- No
Taupō, Waikato
Residential house sitting
3 bedroom house. 1 cat 1- 26th May 2024 - 1st Jul 2024
- 36 days
- House
- Yes
- Yes
Patumahoe, Auckland
50 acre easy care farm dry stock ma...
50 acre well set up , dry stock mainly. close to Pukekohe and all facilities eg. shopping, medical- 19th Feb 2024 - 16th Mar 2024
- 26 days
- Farm House
- No
- Yes
Raglan, Waikato
House and dogs sitter
We live in Raglan and will be away for six weeks in April-May. Rather than put our two- 13th Apr 2024 - 27th May 2024
- 44 days
- House
- Yes
- No
Gladstone, Wellington
Rural homestead with gorgeous pets
We’re looking for someone to look after our much loved pets while we’re away from Christmas through to- 23rd Dec 2023 - 24th Jan 2024
- 32 days
- House
- Yes
- No
Ruatapu, West Coast
House with one acre overlooking the...
Our house is a four bedroom home just out of Hokitika in a suburb called Woodstock. We have- 9th Dec 2023 - 21st Jan 2024
- 43 days
- House
- Yes
- No
Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
Rural Manawatū stay with beautiful...
Kia ora, My four futbabies – 3 cats and 1 wee scruffy dog are looking for a fun- 1st Dec 2023 - 9th Jan 2024
- 39 days
- House
- Yes
- Yes
Henderson, Auckland
Caring dog sitter wanted
Kia ora, We are looking for a responsible house sitter to look after our friendly and active 2.5- 7th Dec 2023 - 14th Jan 2024
- 38 days
- House
- Yes
- No
New Windsor, Auckland
Seeking a dog lover!!!
Kia ora Thank you for checking out my listing. I have two dogs. Luna and Bella (one of- 13th Dec 2023 - 19th Jan 2024
- 37 days
- Unit
- Yes
- Yes
New Lynn, Auckland
Seeking House sitter
Hi Everyone , We have a 3 bedroom house in New lynn built in 1960’s The house has- 16th Nov 2023 - 24th Dec 2023
- 38 days
- House
- Yes
- Yes
Kinloch Taupo, Bay of Plenty
Lifestyle Hobby Farm
We have a 4.6ha property at Kinloch, Taupo. We live in a very ecofriendly house looking down on- 6th Jul 2024 - 28th Sep 2024
- 84 days
- Farm House
- Yes
- No
Devonport, Auckland
House sitting a whippet!
Hello We live in a lovely suburb in Auckland… we have one dog, Twiggy …. she loves walking- 16th Dec 2023 - 23rd Jan 2024
- 38 days
- House
- Yes
- No
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