South Island
House Sitting Jobs in South Island, New Zealand
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Christchurch, Canterbury
Seeking house sitter
I am away overseas for six weeks, and would like someone to sit my house. The house is- 27th Jul 2026 - 5th Sep 2026
- 40 days
- House
- No
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Pūponga, Tasman
Coastal hidaway
My name is Joanna and I am looking for someone to look after 1 collie cross and 1- 31st Aug 2026 - 5th Oct 2026
- 35 days
- Cottage
- Yes
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Wakapuaka, Nelson
Warm Mudbrick Home
Hi! We’re heading away 1 August to mid October and the house sitter we lined up just fell- 1st Aug 2026 - 11th Oct 2026
- 71 days
- House
- Yes
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Hurunui, Canterbury
Hurunui Haven
Kia ora! Our 2 bedroom home, small fluffy dog and independent cat are seeking friendly housesitters for a- 18th Sep 2026 - 16th Oct 2026
- 28 days
- House
- Yes
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Temuka, Canterbury
Warm Home in Small Town with Easy c...
We are looking for someone to look after our cat and dog while we visit family in- 14th Sep 2026 - 28th Sep 2026
- 14 days
- House
- Yes
Christchurch, Canterbury
Seeking Home Sitter who loves Dogs
Hi 🙂 I’m looking for a reliable house‑sitter who genuinely loves dogs. My two are very easygoing —- 27th Aug 2026 - 8th Sep 2026
- 12 days
- House
- Yes
Christchurch, Canterbury
Christchurch Self Contained Granny ...
We’re looking for a reliable, caring, and experienced pet sitter to look after our beloved pets while we’re- 31st Jul 2026 - 24th Aug 2026
- 24 days
- Other
- Yes
Blenheim, Marlborough
Character home
5 bedroom character home with 2 bathrooms and 2 kitchens. Beautiful garden with fruit trees. 3 beautiful dogs.- 3rd Aug 2026 - 19th Aug 2026
- 16 days
- House
- Yes
Leeston, Canterbury
Rural home
Warm modern two bedroom home with big property in Leeston. Comes with three doggos. Property is close to- 7th Aug 2026 - 28th Aug 2026
- 21 days
- House
- Yes
Tadmor, Tasman
Rural lifestyle with amazing views
My home is located in a beautiful valley on 8 acres of land with sheep and chickens. There- 1st Aug 2026 - 10th Aug 2026
- 9 days
- Farm House
- Yes
Blenheim, Marlborough
Pet Sitter for two small poodle x d...
We live in a retirement village in Blenheim. An independent 2 bed 2 bath villa. A coded gate- 20th Aug 2026 - 26th Aug 2026
- 6 days
- Unit
- Yes
Past
Sefton, Canterbury
Hobby farm house sitter North Cante...
Looking for short stay house sitter for property close to Rangiora, North Canterbury. Property is a hobby farm- 6th Jul 2026 - 10th Jul 2026
- 4 days
- Farm House
- Yes
Past
Motukarara, Canterbury
Rural property 25 minutes from Chri...
We have been an organic vegetable farm for many years. We need you to care for our dog,- 14th Jun 2026 - 3rd Jul 2026
- 19 days
- Farm House
- Yes
Amberley, Canterbury
Lifestyle Block in rural North Cant...
We live on a lifestyle block in North Canterbury, enjoying the rural lifestyle, but only 45 minutes from- 8th Aug 2026 - 30th Aug 2026
- 22 days
- Farm House
- Yes
Past
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
Queenstown, Otago
Seeking house/Dogs Sitter
Hi there! We’re looking for a caring, reliable and dog-loving house sitter to stay in our home and- 2nd Sep 2026 - 7th Sep 2026
- 5 days
- House
- Yes
Past
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
Past
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
Past
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- 16th Jul 2026 - 23rd Jul 2026
- 7 days
- House
- Yes
Blenheim, Marlborough
Vineyard Stay Marlborough
We are looking for a reliable and caring house sitter to enjoy our beautiful vineyard home just 5- 18th Aug 2026 - 25th Aug 2026
- 7 days
- Farm House
- Yes
Past
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
Past
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
Past
Rarangi, Marlborough
4acres on beach
- 2nd Apr 2026 - 5th Apr 2026
- 3 days
- House
- Yes
Past
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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