South Island
House Sitting Jobs in South Island, New Zealand
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Fortrose, Southland
Beach front retreat
Our furbabies require love, walks, (if you’re up to it) definitely feeding. Chickens require food top up an- 30th Sep 2023 - 16th Oct 2023
- 16 days
- Farm House
- Yes
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Hakataramea Valley, Canterbury
South Canterbury Home/Pet Sitters
Waimate township, room for own camper or stay in house, 2 female labs to look after ( 12- 10th Nov 2026 - 10th Nov 2026
- 0 days
- House
- Yes
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Lincoln, Canterbury
Seeking house sitter
Easy care executive home with central heating, quiet private setting, walking distance to local amenities. Two lovely dogs- 5th Sep 2023 - 13th Oct 2023
- 38 days
- House
- Yes
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Okuku, Canterbury
Lifestyle Block – North Cante...
Lovely modern home situated 5 minutes away from Mount Thomas and the Ashley Gorge and 15 minutes from- 30th Jun 2023 - 7th Jul 2023
- 7 days
- Farm House
- Yes
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Okuku, Canterbury
Lifestyle Block – North Cante...
Lovely modern home situated 5 minutes away from Mount Thomas and the Ashley Gorge and 15 minutes from- 9th Jun 2023 - 11th Jun 2023
- 2 days
- Farm House
- Yes
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Dunedin, Otago
Diary goat farm sit
Kia ora, we are Johanna and Neil, a German – Australian artist couple. When we need house sitters,- 24th Apr 2024 - 24th Jun 2024
- 61 days
- House
- Yes
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Lake Pearson, Canterbury
Flick Hill Station
- 9th Jun 2023 - 24th Jun 2023
- 15 days
- Farm House
- Yes
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Māpua, Tasman
Lifestyle block near Mapua
We are keen on having a reliable person to house sit our property near Mapua whilst we’re away- 12th Aug 2023 - 24th Sep 2023
- 43 days
- Cottage
- No
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Prebbleton, Canterbury
5 Bedroom house in Prebbleton with ...
We have a modern house with all the necessities for a cozy winter such as ducted heating, log- 28th Jun 2023 - 16th Jul 2023
- 18 days
- House
- Yes
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Kirwee, Canterbury
4bdrm house on Lifestyle Block
We have a modern 4 bedroom house on a lifestyle block (7000sqm) located in Kirwee, 30mins from Christchurch.- 28th May 2023 - 25th Jun 2023
- 28 days
- House
- Yes
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Omakau, Otago
House + pets
2 bedroom tidy home, fireplace and heat pump. have 4 well behaved outdoor dogs who are kennelled when- 1st Jun 2023 - 7th Jun 2023
- 6 days
- House
- Yes
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Rangiora, Canterbury
Modern warm 3 bdrm home
Hi ????????, we are away from June 7th- July 26th for six weeks. There is one cat (Ben)- 7th Jun 2023 - 26th Jul 2023
- 49 days
- House
- Yes
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Waikuku Beach, Canterbury
Coastal Lifestyle block
Hi, we are looking for someone to love our pets while we are away in July. 2 cats,- 4th Jul 2023 - 11th Jul 2023
- 7 days
- Farm House
- Yes
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Lincoln, Canterbury
House & Pet Sitter Wanted for g...
Hi, We are heading to UK for 5 weeks and are looking for a couple to house and- 17th Jun 2023 - 22nd Jul 2023
- 35 days
- House
- Yes
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Christchurch, Canterbury
Pet/house sitter meeded
We have a very much loved 9 year old Mareema Sheepdog that we need someone to look after- 6th Apr 2023 - 10th Apr 2023
- 4 days
- House
- Yes
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Pleasant point, Canterbury
Lifestyle block
Hi we are looking for someone to come and stay while we are away overseas. We have 3- 21st Jun 2023 - 11th Jul 2023
- 20 days
- House
- Yes
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Christchurch, Canterbury
Seeking house sitter to look after ...
We have a lovely single-story home with a small garden, located in a great location close to all- 29th Aug 2023 - 30th Sep 2023
- 32 days
- House
- Yes
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Upper Moutere, Tasman
Lifestyle block near Mapua
Family home near Mapua in Tasman with sea views and swimming pool. 5 bedroom 3 bathroom with modern- 7th May 2023 - 17th Jun 2023
- 41 days
- House
- Yes
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Collingwood, Tasman
Beach house in Collingwood, Abel Ta...
Hi ya, we live in Collingwood, Golden Bay in a beach house. We have a friendly English cocker- 16th May 2023 - 16th Jul 2023
- 61 days
- House
- Yes
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Ohoka, Canterbury
Tangleby
I am needing a house sitter to care for our 6 cats from Monday 13 February to Thursday- 13th Feb 2023 - 23rd Feb 2023
- 10 days
- House
- Yes
Past
Otaio, Canterbury
Lifestyle Block
Looking for housesitter to look afte 7.5 acre block with 2 house dogs, 1 horse, 2 sheep and- 7th May 2023 - 13th Jul 2023
- 67 days
- House
- Yes
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Darfield, Canterbury
Lifestyle Property with Pets
Very late notice but we would love a house sitter to look after our 10acre lifestyle property plus- 23rd Dec 2022 - 2nd Jan 2023
- 10 days
- Farm House
- Yes
Past
Blenheim, Marlborough
1910 Villa in Blenheim for Christma...
In the heart of Marlborough Wine country , our 1910 Gothic converted church needs looking after as do- 20th Dec 2022 - 8th Jan 2023
- 19 days
- House
- Yes
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Christchurch, Canterbury
Freehold home
I am looking for someone to care for my two lovely cats and be able to look after- 26th Dec 2022 - 8th Jan 2023
- 13 days
- House
- Yes
Past
Otatara, Southland
Invercargill for New Years
Hi there! We are looking for someone to look after our menagerie of animals while we are away- 28th Dec 2022 - 4th Jan 2023
- 7 days
- House
- Yes
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