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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Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

5 week stay in Welcome Bay with Cav...

Mum and I have a 4 bedroom home in Welcome Bay, Tauranga. It is new and fully furnished
  • 26th Jul 2023 - 2nd Sep 2023

  • 38 days
  • House
  • Yes
  • No
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Otaio, Canterbury

Lifestyle Block

Looking for housesitter to look afte 7.5 acre block with 2 house dogs, 1 horse, 2 sheep and
  • 7th May 2023 - 13th Jul 2023

  • 67 days
  • House
  • Yes
  • No
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Hamilton, Waikato

Homely place in Hamilton

Our home is strategically located in a residential area, which is close for walks to the University and
  • 18th Dec 2022 - 24th Jan 2023

  • 37 days
  • House
  • Yes
  • No
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Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui

Palmerston North Home needs loving ...

single level home on small section with planted veggie garden and house plants need loving care.  Two bedrooom,
  • 2nd Jan 2024 - 21st Jan 2024

  • 19 days
  • House
  • No
  • Yes
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Mahurangi East, Auckland

Mahurangi East Paradise Property

We have a lovely property on the Mahurangi Harbour (eastern side) and the area is known as Scotts
  • 7th Aug 2023 - 7th Sep 2023

  • 31 days
  • House
  • Yes
  • No
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Hurunui, Canterbury

Relaxing house stay

We are looking for a very honest, kind person or couple to house sit our lovely modern home
  • 29th Nov 2022 - 12th Jan 2023

  • 44 days
  • Farm House
  • Yes
  • Yes
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Ashburton, Canterbury

Ashburton 13 Dec – 17 Jan

A lifestyle block on a quite street close to town. Older but comfortable 3 bedroom house with 1
  • 13th Dec 2022 - 17th Jan 2023

  • 35 days
  • House
  • Yes
  • No
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Methven, Canterbury

4-5 week housesitting in a brand ne...

Our new build will be complete just before we head away in December. We would love for an
  • 20th Dec 2022 - 20th Jan 2023

  • 31 days
  • House
  • Yes
  • No
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Tairua, Waikato

Tairua Retreat

Set across the road to the inner Tairua harbour,large 4 bed house on flat section, close to shops
  • 8th Apr 2023 - 1st Aug 2023

  • 115 days
  • House
  • Yes
  • No
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Whangaparāoa, Auckland

Looking for house sitter 6 weeks du...

Hi We are heading overseas for 6 weeks and looking for a house sitter for our small dog,
  • 19th Sep 2022 - 30th Oct 2022

  • 41 days
  • House
  • Yes
  • No

Motueka Valley, Tasman

ARE YOU A COUPLE LOOKING FOR SHARED...

We are looking for a couple to share our off grid rural house and land in exchange for
  • 6th Mar 2022 - 31st Mar 2023

  • 390 days
  • House
  • Yes
  • Yes
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Waipukurau, Hawke's Bay

December holidays

Looking for the perfect match for our baby for approx. 1 month. She will be 10 months old,
  • 25th Nov 2022 - 4th Jan 2023

  • 40 days
  • House
  • Yes
  • No

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