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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Thomas

Animal loving couple travelling NZ

French Australian couple just arrived in New Zealand, we are looking for some house/pet sitting opportunities over the

Michelle

Tidy, quiet and responsible. Weekly travel to Southland for work.

Seeking short to long term house sitting in the Southland area. I am a quiet, respectful, private and

Bernadette

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Free to Roam

It’s time to explore NZ again after raising 3 children and having recently said goodbye to my gorgeous
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Mel

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☆ Experienced pet sitter ☆ Caring ☆ Reliable ☆

Hi! I’m Mel (33). I’ve recently relocated to Rotorua for a new job following the completion of my
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Anthony

Professional Working Couple

Hi, my wife and I (we are both 59) are looking to house sit while we are in

Christina Floratina Maria

traveling NZ

I am Christina van de Par from the Netherlands 70 years old and a very active hiker. in

Larri

Energetic Mature Healthy Professional – Animal Lover & Athlete

I am a self-employed entrepreneur (and New Zealand company director); a businesswomen combined with being an athlete! In

Johanna

Animal lover looking for a house sit

I would love to cuddle your cat, walk the dog or take care of other pets while you’re
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Heidi

Adventurous Crew

Ahoy there! We are the vibrant crew of the high seas, the Seafaring Family – Heidi and Vince

Karen

Quiet, Sensible & Trustworthy

I’m 65, working as Community Development Advisor. I can work from home anywhere for periods of time and

Yvonne

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TRAVELLING EXPERIENCED HOUSE SITTER

Kia Ora, my name is Yvonne I am a travelling photographer/artist based at the moment in Waikanae beach,

Lise

Caring couple

My boyfriend and I are travelers from Europe and we love animals. We’re very tidy and respecful people

Kiannah

The Perfect Couple ready to give your pets some love!

Irish couple looking to find new ways to travel the world. We are experienced, responsible, non-smoking, animal lovers

Sophia

Self-Employed Professional & 2 sausage dogs

I am a 43 year old professional based in Oamaru on the South Island. I work for myself

Sarah

Your Ideal House-Sitting Duo

We love quiet evenings with a home-cooked meal and a captivating movie. Having lived in the vibrant heart

TheoAnna

Caring french couple

Hello everyone, We are a French couple who are pet lovers, although we have a preference for dogs

Susan

Practical, commonsense with a love of life.

Available from 20th March 2025 for approximately 6 months. Retired Gardener (Australian ) & Electrician/gas fitter (New Zealander). 

leap7

RESPONSIBLE PARTICULAR RELIABLE HOUSE SITTER

mature female house sitter available for short medium or long term sits in Christchurch city. happy to look

Maximilian

German Backpacker looking for Housesitting opportunity

My name is Maximilian, I’m 31 years old and from Germany. I recently arrived in Auckland to start

Andrew

Caring Animal Lover!

Hi there I am looking to help look after your animals when you’re away from home. Also, of

Vanessa

Keeping homes safe, animals healthy & owners happy

Experienced Responsible Non Smoker Clean & Tidy Animal Lover References

Ann

Caring house sitter

I am a retired lady living with my daughter and her family. I think that this would be

Susanne

Mature couple (ex dairy farmers)

We were dairy farmers for many years having moved around sharemilking.  Ross is now Irrigation Technician with Fonterra

Stacey

Home & Hound Holiday Helper

Have peace of mind in knowing your home and animals are being meticulously managed while you are on

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Home owners can and always will have access to our site for FREE! Plus, save money on boarding fees

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House Sitters can provide high quality care for pets in their own home. Happy pets = happy owners!

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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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