South Island
House Sitting Jobs in South Island, New Zealand
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Oxford, Canterbury
Oaktree cottage lifestyle block hou...
Seeking someone for a short term stay to look after 2 dogs. Oaktree cottage is located on a- 12th May 2026 - 16th May 2026
- 4 days
- Cottage
- Yes
Enner Glynn, Nelson
House sitter for Chloe our adorable...
Hello, We are looking for a cat sitter for Chloe our Birman for one month from the 20th- 20th Jul 2026 - 16th Aug 2026
- 27 days
- House
- Yes
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Wairau Valley, Marlborough
Lifestyle block Wairau Valley Marlb...
We need someone to House and Pet Sit for our 2 dogs 1 cat 15 chickens. We- 21st May 2026 - 4th Jun 2026
- 14 days
- Cottage
- Yes
Dunedin, Otago
House/Pet Sitter wanted
We are wanting a House/Pet Sitter for 31 May until 12 June. We are in Dunedin and have- 31st May 2026 - 12th Jun 2026
- 12 days
- House
- Yes
Christchurch, Canterbury
Cat sitter in Christchurch East, Ju...
Hi, I am looking for one cat sitter for my elderly cat Rustee. He likes calm and quiet- 17th Jul 2026 - 23rd Jul 2026
- 6 days
- House
- Yes
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Waikuku, Canterbury
1905 cottage
A quaint unrestored 3 bedroom cottage, with log burner. Gas mains pressure hot water. Super king bed in- 25th Mar 2026 - 30th Mar 2026
- 5 days
- Cottage
- Yes
KAIKOURA, Canterbury
Coastal House on the Kaikoura Penin...
- 28th Jul 2026 - 25th Aug 2026
- 28 days
- House
- Yes
West Melton, Canterbury
Active Sitter wanted to look after ...
We are looking for an active petsitter who will enjoy looking after our indoor and outdoor animals while- 19th Oct 2026 - 3rd Dec 2026
- 45 days
- House
- Yes
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Christchurch, Canterbury
Brand new house with a lovely Labra...
Need a responsible house sitter who can take care for our brand new house and dog (Labrador) called- 6th Apr 2026 - 12th Apr 2026
- 6 days
- House
- Yes
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Rarangi, Marlborough
4acres on beach
- 2nd Apr 2026 - 5th Apr 2026
- 3 days
- House
- Yes
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Christchurch, Canterbury
Cat sitter long weekend, in Christc...
Hi, I am looking for a cat sitter for my elderly cat Rustee. He likes calm and quiet- 14th Mar 2026 - 18th Mar 2026
- 4 days
- House
- Yes
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Blenheim, Marlborough
House in Blenheim town
We live in the middle of Blenheim with our black lab Pō. He’s an older gentle soul that- 20th May 2026 - 30th May 2026
- 10 days
- House
- Yes
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Christchurch, Canterbury
Townhouse
It is a 2 bedrooms townhouse furnished bedrooms with all basic ammenities provided in the house. You have- 20th Apr 2026 - 20th May 2026
- 30 days
- Unit
- Yes
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Kakanui, Otago
Bach by the Sea
I live in beautiful Kakanui which is a bit of a surfers paradise with Campbells Bay and All- 26th Mar 2026 - 8th Apr 2026
- 13 days
- House
- Yes
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Rakaia, Canterbury
Lifestyle Block
10 Acres with various animals Sheep Fallow Deer Hens Bantams Ducks various caged birds eg Budgies canaries- 4th May 2026 - 15th May 2026
- 11 days
- House
- Yes
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Dunedin, Otago
Dunedin house close to city. Comes ...
- 6th Apr 2026 - 1st May 2026
- 25 days
- House
- Yes
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Diamond Harbour, Canterbury
Seeking house sitter
Diamond Harbour house with wonderful view and loving oldish- 28th Feb 2026 - 3rd Mar 2026
- 3 days
- House
- Yes
Rolleston, Canterbury
House & Pet Sitter Wanted in Ro...
We’re looking for a reliable house sitter to look after our 3 bedroom home and low-maintenance greyhound from- 10th Dec 2026 - 10th Jan 2027
- 31 days
- House
- Yes
Leeston, Canterbury
House & Pet Sitter Wanted – P...
We’re looking for a reliable, caring house sitter to look after our much-loved home from time to time- 10th Jul 2026 - 25th Jul 2026
- 15 days
- House
- Yes
Akaroa, Canterbury
House Sitter wanted
While we are away we need someone to look our elderly spoodle. Scruffy is 15 1/2 year old- 25th May 2026 - 8th Jul 2026
- 44 days
- Cottage
- Yes
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Christchurch, Canterbury
Regular house and schnauzer sitter
I regularly go away for work (every month or two) and require a house sitter and someone to- 3rd Feb 2026 - 5th Feb 2026
- 2 days
- House
- Yes
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Dunedin, Otago
Cosy Caversham with Nala Noodle
We are heading overseas for 3 weeks in April/May 2026. We’re looking for a pet sitter who is- 11th Apr 2026 - 3rd May 2026
- 22 days
- House
- Yes
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Christchurch, Canterbury
Merivale Villa with Border Collie a...
We have an awesome 1903 Victorian Villa in the heart of Merivale close to Christchurch City. We are,away- 6th Jan 2026 - 19th Jan 2026
- 13 days
- House
- Yes
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Rangiora, Canterbury
House sitter wanted for early Jan! ...
I’m looking for a house sitter who ideally has experience with animals for approximately a week in early- 1st Jan 2026 - 9th Jan 2026
- 8 days
- House
- Yes
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Christchurch, Canterbury
Cashmere urban farm ;)
Lovely family home on the hill. One extroverted Labrador, one introverted cat, five chickens and two ducks! It’s- 23rd Dec 2025 - 4th Jan 2026
- 12 days
- House
- Yes
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