Canterbury
House Sitting Jobs in Canterbury, New Zealand
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Christchurch, Canterbury
4 bed Family house in Hoon Hay Chri...
On offer is our lovely 4 bed house in Hoon Hay, Christchurch. We are away on a trip- 19th Jan 2026 - 26th Jan 2026
- 7 days
- House
- Yes
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Christchurch, Canterbury
Christchurch suburb home with cuddl...
Looking for someone to housesit while we are away. Warm home in Christchurch 15 minutes from city centre,- 20th Jul 2025 - 4th Aug 2025
- 15 days
- House
- Yes
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Christchurch, Canterbury
Seeking house sitter
A modern home in Christchurch including 2 small dogs to be cared- 10th Oct 2025 - 26th Oct 2025
- 16 days
- House
- Yes
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Timaru, Canterbury
House on the Bay
3 Bedroom home north facing. Sunshine all day, 5 minute walking distance to Caroline Bay, quick walk or- 29th May 2025 - 31st May 2025
- 2 days
- House
- Yes
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Christchurch, Canterbury
Seeking housesitter – Christc...
Housesitter to care for 6 year old American cocker spaniel. Lovely house in Christchurch, close to reserve. Also- 28th Aug 2025 - 25th Sep 2025
- 28 days
- House
- Yes
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Christchurch, Canterbury
House Sit in Spreydon, Christchurch
Hi The bungalow in Spredyon, Sascha and Hugo the dogs, Rosie the cat and the birds Aria and- 20th Jul 2026 - 14th Aug 2026
- 25 days
- Cottage
- Yes
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Kaiapoi, Canterbury
Kaiapoi North Canterbury House &...
Hi, Urgently require a house & dog sitter from 29 April – 04 May due to a last- 29th Apr 2025 - 4th May 2025
- 5 days
- House
- Yes
Duntroon, Canterbury
Lifestyle farm
Our farm is in the Waitaki district 40 minutes inland from Oamaru. We have 9 cattle, 25 goats,- 1st Jul 2025 - 2nd Aug 2025
- 32 days
- Farm House
- Yes
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Waipara, Canterbury
2 acre farmlet with lots of friendl...
Our friendly farmlet is looking for a pet sitter. We have never done this before so we do- 11th Apr 2025 - 14th Apr 2025
- 3 days
- Farm House
- Yes
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Geraldine, Canterbury
Hobby farm
Hobby farm in South Canterbury, close to town and easy drive to larger town. Handy location for ski- 14th Jun 2025 - 10th Aug 2025
- 57 days
- Farm House
- Yes
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Kaiapoi, Canterbury
Kaiapoi – 15 mins from Christ...
Hello!! Our priority is Syd, a 12 year old Jack Russell. He’s quite shy, he has a lovely- 26th May 2025 - 5th Jun 2025
- 10 days
- House
- Yes
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Waimate, Canterbury
Farm sitter wanted
We are looking for someone to farm sit for us while we travel to the UK for our- 21st Apr 2025 - 3rd Jun 2025
- 43 days
- Farm House
- Yes
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Christchurch, Canterbury
Seeking Retired/Semi-retired Active...
I am wanting a responsible, non-smoking pet and home sitter , that is based in Christchurch to look- 23rd Apr 2025 - 30th Apr 2025
- 7 days
- Unit
- Yes
Fairlie, Canterbury
Farm stay in Fairlie (Canterbury)
Our names are Marianne and Pascal and we are hoping to find house/farm sitters from 10 May till- 10th May 2025 - 16th Jun 2025
- 37 days
- Cottage
- Yes
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Rangiora, Canterbury
3 bedroom home
Our 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home is on a fully fenced corner section, 20mins walk from Rangiora town- 16th Jul 2025 - 15th Sep 2025
- 61 days
- House
- Yes
Otaio, Canterbury
Seeking house sitter on Lifestyle B...
We are searching for a single person or couple interested in caring for our lifestyle block while we- 23rd May 2025 - 20th Jun 2025
- 28 days
- Farm House
- Yes
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Methven, Canterbury
Hobby Farm Stay
Hey we are looking for someone to house/pet sit for us for the month of March. We have- 2nd Mar 2025 - 1st Apr 2025
- 30 days
- Farm House
- Yes
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Timaru, Canterbury
House
- 10th Jun 2025 - 16th Jul 2025
- 36 days
- House
- Yes
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Domett, Canterbury
Farm stay
would require 2 farm dogs to be fed and walked, 2 pet dogs (viszla and schnauzer), chooks, bird- 22nd Mar 2025 - 30th Mar 2025
- 8 days
- Farm House
- Yes
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Kaiapoi, Canterbury
Pet/house sitter request
We are looking for someone who is a dog lover, who enjoys a bit of play and lots- 25th Apr 2025 - 12th May 2025
- 17 days
- House
- Yes
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Ashburton, Canterbury
Seeking house and pet sitters
House sitter required 8 outdoor cats to look after feed twice- 24th May 2025 - 23rd Jun 2025
- 30 days
- House
- Yes
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Woodend, Canterbury
House sitting with pet care
I have new build house that has a fire and build in heat pump system proving heating and- 2nd Sep 2025 - 1st Oct 2025
- 29 days
- House
- Yes
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Christchurch, Canterbury
Christmas Period – Still Seek...
Hi, STILL LOOKING FOR SOMEONE POST CHRISTMAS!! I have an large old homestead in the middle of one- 28th Dec 2025 - 8th Jan 2026
- 11 days
- House
- Yes
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Christchurch, Canterbury
Christchurch Holiday stay!
Hello everyone! My husband and I are going on holiday over the Christmas holiday period for 7 nights.- 27th Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025
- 7 days
- House
- Yes
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Loburn, Canterbury
Horse Farm Stay
Comfortable house with lovely mountain views, 3 outdoor areas with pizza oven & BBQ, just 10 mins to- 28th Dec 2024 - 17th Jan 2025
- 20 days
- House
- Yes
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