Canterbury
House Sitters in Canterbury, New Zealand
Canterbury
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Laia
Friendly, Active Animal Lover
I’ve loved animals for as long as I can remember. I currently have three cats of my ownAdditional Info: Experience with Domestic Animals, Non smoker, Police check available
Stephanie
Mature Couple for New Zealand Sits
Good day We are a mature North Island couple looking to love your pets as if they are
Claudia
Claudia & Romain
We are a reliable, respectful and very tidy French couple who enjoy travelling and discovering new places. When
Arthur
Travelling New Zealand in Working Holiday Visa
Hi! We’re Joana and Arthur, a French couple who have been together for 14 years. We know eachAdditional Info: Experience with Domestic Animals, Non smoker
Atholl
A&C HOUSE SITTERS
Hi. We are a resently retired couple. He 72 she 69 who live in Auckland with my daughtersAdditional Info: Experience with Domestic Animals, Non smoker
Pippa
Caring/Experienced Housesitter’s
We are Pippa and Luke, a friendly, responsible couple aged 21 and 20. I’m currently studying and LukeAdditional Info: Non smoker, References available
Brodie
Solo Aussie pet sitter looking for work
Hi my name is Brodie from Melbourne Australia, I am heading to New Zealand soon and am lookingAdditional Info: Non smoker
Anna
Experienced Rural Family | Livestock, Horses & Property Care
Hi, we’re Anna and Lachie, an Australian farming family travelling with our two children, Addy and Fred. We’reAdditional Info: Experience with Domestic Animals, Experience with Farm Animals, Non smoker, Police check available, References available
Rachael
Kiwi family seeking adventures with our children in school holidays
A little about us We are a family of four based in Lincoln, Canterbury. We moved down fromAdditional Info: Experience with Domestic Animals, Experience with Farm Animals, Non smoker, References available
saliha
Trustworthy Sister Duo – Caring for Your Pets & Home Like Our Own
Hi there! We are two responsible, tidy, and caring sisters looking forward to house and pet sitting acrossAdditional Info: Non smoker, Police check available, References available
Lucrece & Richard
Caring & Respectful House sitters
Hi! We are Lucrece & Richard – a friendly, respectful, non-smoking couple currently based in the Christchurch areaAdditional Info: Experience with Domestic Animals, Non smoker, References available
Sophie
Caring, clean & tidy house sitter
Kia ora! Thank you for taking the time to view my profile. I am a responsible, respectful, animalAdditional Info: Experience with Domestic Animals
Gabriel
Clean and tidy travel family
Hi my name’s Gabe I’m traveling with my family (my wife and my two young daughters aged threeAdditional Info: Experience with Domestic Animals, Non smoker, References available
Dhara
Caring and respectful house sitter – Couple who like to travel around NZ
We are a Nelson local couple who are friendly, respectful, non-smoking, and trustworthy. We enjoy travelling around NewAdditional Info: Experience with Domestic Animals, Non smoker, References available
Lynette
Caring House Sitter
Hi! I’m a reliable and trustworthy person who enjoys travelling and helping people by looking after their homesAdditional Info: Experience with Domestic Animals, Non smoker, Police check available
Larissa
Canadian Family of 4: Outdoor Enthusiasts, Pet Lovers & Experienced Property Caretakers
We are a responsible, outdoor-loving Canadian family of four (two adults and our two kids, ages 9 andAdditional Info: Experience with Domestic Animals, Experience with Farm Animals, Non smoker, Police check available
Alan
Traveling nz 🚐🗺️🧭
Hello! Kia ora ! We are a 26-year-old French backpacker couple and huge animal lovers!! We are currentlyAdditional Info: Experience with Domestic Animals, Experience with Farm Animals, Non smoker, Police check available
Cristian
Experienced house sitter
Experienced house sitter, we are a very clean and tidy couple with a lot of love for animals.Additional Info: Experience with Domestic Animals, Experience with Farm Animals
Jude
young retired couple available for house sitting / pet care
Bryan and I are recently retired, we have sold our home of 35 years and are looking toAdditional Info: Experience with Domestic Animals, Experience with Farm Animals, Non smoker, References available
Vanessa
Animal lover house sitter
Hi I am currently travelling around in my camper in New Zealand. I have experience in house sittingAdditional Info: Experience with Domestic Animals, References available
David
Caring House pet sitter – mature quiet
Kia Ora, My name is Dave. I’m 50 years old health and fitness professional and FIFO miner. I’mAdditional Info: Experience with Domestic Animals, Non smoker, References available
Greg
Greg Smith
Mid 40s traveller. I reside in Levin but travel the country. Have a remote job so can workAdditional Info: Experience with Domestic Animals, Non smoker
Arlene
Responsible couple looking for house-sitting opportunities
Hello we are Arlene and Shane, a couple in our 50’s. In early 2026 we sold our NelsonAdditional Info: Experience with Domestic Animals, Non smoker, References available
Jade
Calm and caring house sitters – Melis & Jade
Hi, we’re Jade and Melis, a friendly couple who have both grown up with pets. We’ve shared ourAdditional Info: Experience with Domestic Animals, Non smoker, References available
Sophie
Kind, Trustworthy and Caring House Sitter with Animal Care Experience
I’m a warm, reliable, and experienced house sitter with a genuine passion for caring for both homes andAdditional Info: Experience with Domestic Animals, Experience with Farm Animals, Non smoker, References available
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Pet & House Sitters in Canterbury
Looking for a house sitter in Canterbury? House sitting involves a person, couple or family staying in someones home while the owner is away, and often involves caring for the owners pets and plants. In exchange, house sitters get to stay for free. On NZ House Sitters Homeowners in Canterbury can find and connect with house sitters in CanterburyNZHouseSitters.co.nz is a meeting place for homeowners and house sitters in Canterbury, as well as all other regions and areas of New Zealand. Our website allows you to search for sitters based on location, dates needed, and other criteria, and may also provide information about the experience and references of each pet and house sitter.
When selecting a house sitter, it is important to thoroughly interview them and check references to ensure that they are reliable and responsible. You may also want to consider requiring a police check or background check for added peace of mind.
It is also a good idea to clearly communicate your expectations and make sure that the house sitter understands their responsibilities, such as taking care of your pets, watering plants, and handling any emergencies that may arise. Providing a detailed list of instructions and contact information can help ensure that everything runs smoothly while you are away.
Overall, house sitting can be a convenient and cost-effective solution for homeowners who want to have their home and pets taken care of while they are away. With a little research and careful planning, you can find a house sitter in Canterbury who will treat your home and pets with the same care and attention that you do. Home owners can register for free!