Short Term House Sits ( up to 2 weeks)

Short Term House Sitters New Zealand

Going away for up to 2 weeks? Find short term pet & house sitters across New Zealand.

Pet & House Sitters can provide high quality care for pets and homes. Happy pets = happy owners! Home Owners have peace of mind knowing that their home and pets are in safe hands and are getting the love they deserve. In exchange, house sitters get to live rent free.

To find house sitters that meet your specific requirements, use our SEARCH page.

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lesley

Caring house sitting family

My son and I live in Christchurch and love animals. We are tidy and respectful of other peoples

Jean-Claude

Caring House Sitter

My name is Jean-Claude Steyn, and I am a compassionate and dedicated future Chartered Accountant based in New

Mairead

Reliable homeowner; working remotely

Solo female travelling to NZ for a family wedding and taking advantage of the chance to see some
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Pam and Steve

Pet loving retired couple

I’m Pam 68 yrs young and my husband Steve is 65. We currently live in Canberra Australia and

Gyde

Traveling around New Zealand

Hi, my name is Gyde and I’m a 20 year old German girl who tries to travel around

Michael

Caring Couple

Kia Ora, My partner and I are looking for house sitting jobs anywhere in the North Island. I
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Janet

Mature Waiheke Couple

We live on Waiheke Island and like to “get off the rock” occasionally. We’re an active, senior couple

Caroline

Caring House Sitter

Hi! My name is Caroline Faucette, I’m 23 years old, and I just moved to New Zealand from

Marie-Eve

Traveling Canadian Couple

Hello! We’re a dynamic, caring couple in our mid-thirties, excited to look after your home and pets with

Sue

Teacher carer

Hello, I’m a teacher that lives a quiet life. I enjoy off-road walking and cycling and watching movies.
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Aria

Tired Couple, not quite retired!

New to house sitting, older couple looking to explore NZ with friendly pet dog Abel in tow. Years
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Elaine

Reliable and Caring House-Sitting Duo – Elaine & Marie-Pier

Hello, We are Elaine and Marie-Pier, a responsible and experienced house-sitting duo with a passion for taking care

Julie

Julz’ RTW Adventures

Recently single and now taking a gap year for adventuring the world. World exploration to commence with the

Kira

Caring House Sitter, Travelling NZ

Hi there! My name is Kira, I am from Germany and I am currently on my Working Holiday

Claire

Caring couple/Full-time professional

Brent and I have been in New Zealand for many years. We have our own place in Omokoroa,

Erin and Darren

Caring Conscientious Couple

Kia ora.  We are both responsible and warm-hearted people with lots of experience caring for animals.  Over the

Drew

Animal loving, house proud and reliable kiwi girl

Kia Ora, My name is Drew and I am a 26 year old student. I currently reside in

Ana Luiza

House Sitter

I’m a 24 brazilian young woman that miss her dog a lot! I love pets and I know

Kelli

Experienced, responsible, animal loving, easy-going couple

Hello! We are Kelli and John, Two full time travelers housesitting our way around the world. We love

Helen

No sense of direction. New to this gig. Will travel for good beer.

Hello! My name is Helen … I am roughly halfway through my middle age spread … and have

Kiara

Travellers, Caring House Sitters, and Animal Lovers

Hello everyone! We are a couple who will be travelling across NZ – Kiara (22) and Fabian (25).

Honey

Pets lover and caring house sitter couple

My name is Honey (filipino) and my husband is Miles (kiwi).  We are a responsible and adventurous couple

Lara

Travelling NZ in March & April 2025

Hi there, we’re 2 girls and long-term friends from norther Germany going on an adventurous trip around New

Thaïs

House sitter, pet sitter

Hello! My partner and I are looking for a housesitting experience for 1 week or more, from the

Terri

Travelbooks NZ

Hello all,   I am a new New Zealand Author of Children’s Books, having a go in and

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Being a House Sitter offers a world of opportunity, not only to save money on rent, but also to get to know other people and new places.

House Sitters get the opportunity to travel cost effectively and see and experience areas in New Zealand. This leads to vast opportunities, both personally and professionally.

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Home Owners have peace of mind knowing that their home and pets are in safe hands and are getting the love they deserve. In exchange, house sitters get to live rent-free and save thousands.

Have peace of mind whilst you’re away, knowing that your home and pets are being looked after. On NZ House Sitters you can find that someone.

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