South Island
House Sitting Jobs in South Island, New Zealand
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Queenstown, Otago
House and dog sitter
Looking for somebody to care for our house and garden and look after our four year old labrador.- 29th Feb 2024 - 17th Mar 2024
- 17 days
- House
- Yes
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Christchurch, Canterbury
Lovely suburban home in Hyde Park, ...
I’m looking for a house sitter for my home in Canterbury (no pets). I’ll be away 10 Jan- 10th Jan 2024 - 22nd Feb 2024
- 43 days
- House
- Yes
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Lower Moutere, Tasman
Quaint villa style country house
Guest bed & bath, access to kitchen, laundry, living room & more. Beautiful gardens &- 3rd Mar 2024 - 9th Mar 2024
- 6 days
- House
- Yes
Christchurch, Canterbury
House and Pet sitter
We live in Christchurch on the fringe of the city close to the hills and beaches in the- 13th Apr 2024 - 13th Jun 2024
- 61 days
- House
- Yes
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Christchurch, Canterbury
Lovely house in beautiful Sumner.
3 bedroom house in the lovely Village of Sumner. We are a little further back from the flat- 20th Dec 2023 - 19th Jan 2024
- 30 days
- House
- Yes
Rarangi, Marlborough
lifestyle property
A one hectare property with an olive grove close to the coast in Rarangi, Marlborough seeks someone/couple willing- 18th Jan 2024 - 25th Feb 2024
- 38 days
- Farm House
- Yes
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Dunedin, Otago
Dunedin water view house looking fo...
Hi, me and my partner going to away from the country between the end of this December and- 24th Dec 2023 - 15th Feb 2024
- 53 days
- House
- Yes
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Belgrove, Tasman
Lifestyle Long Weekend
An opportunity to look after 2 friendly dogs, 2 cows, and 6 chickens is available just south of- 2nd Feb 2024 - 5th Feb 2024
- 3 days
- Farm House
- Yes
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Methven, Canterbury
2 bedroom house – methven
Two dogs living in a 2 bedroom home in Methven looking for a friend to look after them,- 28th Dec 2023 - 28th Jan 2024
- 31 days
- House
- Yes
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Christchurch, Canterbury
Christmas getaway
Looking for a single, or two people to stay in our 3 bedroom home and look after our- 24th Dec 2023 - 6th Jan 2024
- 13 days
- House
- Yes
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Ruatapu, West Coast
House with one acre overlooking the...
Our house is a four bedroom home just out of Hokitika in a suburb called Woodstock. We have- 9th Dec 2023 - 21st Jan 2024
- 43 days
- House
- Yes
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Christchurch, Canterbury
Very Rustic Tiny House on Building ...
We are heading away for Christmas and would like someone to look after our little house and our- 20th Dec 2023 - 3rd Jan 2024
- 14 days
- Mobile Home
- Yes
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Marybank, Nelson
Tasman Bay view home and 2 great do...
Hi, looking for trustworthy couple or single person to take care of our lovely located house and dogs- 18th Dec 2023 - 20th Jan 2024
- 33 days
- House
- Yes
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Christchurch, Canterbury
House and dog sit in New Brighton
Kia ora Our lovely wee home is in New Brighton, surrounded by green spaces and near the beach,- 20th Dec 2023 - 4th Jan 2024
- 15 days
- Unit
- Yes
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Nelson, Tasman
Lifestyle block
Hi Jo here, i have a beautiful home to offer to the right house sitter for the end- 27th Nov 2023 - 12th Dec 2023
- 15 days
- House
- Yes
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Kaiapoi, Canterbury
Single storey
Live in kaiapoi. Have a dog, chicken and- 31st Oct 2023 - 9th Nov 2023
- 9 days
- House
- Yes
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The Wood, Nelson
Sitter required for house and cat i...
Comfortable home in central Nelson close to centre. Large garden next to park. 1 well behaved friendly cat- 22nd Dec 2023 - 26th Dec 2023
- 4 days
- House
- Yes
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Cromwell, Otago
Cromwell house sit, one GSP and one...
Hi there, we are after someone to look after Scooter our cat and Ben our 6 1/2 year- 10th Nov 2023 - 19th Nov 2023
- 9 days
- House
- Yes
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Ashwick Flat, Canterbury
Farm Stay in Mackenzie country
Im after a house sitter on my small farm. The house is a large lodge and surrounded by- 3rd Jan 2024 - 10th Feb 2024
- 38 days
- Farm House
- Yes
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Waikuku Beach, Canterbury
New Years by the beach!
We’re looking for someone to house and dog sit over between Christmas and into the New Year. We’re- 28th Dec 2023 - 4th Jan 2024
- 7 days
- House
- Yes
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Christchurch, Canterbury
Quiet and secure Christchurch Subur...
Our sunny and warm 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 living home is on a 1/4 acre in a- 23rd Dec 2023 - 17th Jan 2024
- 25 days
- House
- Yes
Sheffield, Canterbury
Home
A home in the country with a lovely garden with organic vegetables. A lovely labrador to look- 31st Aug 2023 - 30th Sep 2023
- 30 days
- House
- Yes
Katea, Otago
Catlins lifestyle
Hi, We are heading on a short break away in September 17th – 25th. Looking for like minded- 17th Sep 2023 - 25th Sep 2023
- 8 days
- Farm House
- Yes
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Waihola, Otago
House and Pet Sitter
We have a modern home set on 2/3 acre overlooking beautiful Lake Waihola approximately 30 minutes south of- 31st Aug 2023 - 11th Aug 2023
- 20 days
- House
- Yes
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Saint Bathans, Otago
Seeking house sitter near St Bathan...
We are looking for suitable house sitters for our lifestyle block near St Bathans. The house is fairly- 13th Aug 2023 - 22nd Oct 2023
- 70 days
- Farm House
- Yes
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