South Island
House Sitting Jobs in South Island, New Zealand
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Motueka, Tasman
Hobby farm
Two bedroom cottage on eight acres in the centre of- 1st Nov 2025 - 22nd Nov 2025
- 21 days
- Farm House
- No
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Swannanoa, Canterbury
Lifestyle block in Swannanoa, North...
Hi. We have 10 acres with equine and camelid animals, plus 2 dogs, 2 cats and chooks. We- 1st Sep 2025 - 30th Sep 2025
- 29 days
- House
- Yes
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Dunedin, Otago
Suburban House
- 22nd Dec 2025 - 5th Jan 2026
- 14 days
- House
- Yes
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Timaru, Canterbury
House sit in Timaru
We are looking for someone to house sit and care for our 1 year old Huntaway Labrador pup- 30th Jul 2025 - 11th Aug 2025
- 12 days
- House
- Yes
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Ohoka, Canterbury
Tini Home & dogs
Hi there, We are Maggie & Brooke, we live in our Tiny House in, Waimakariri, North Canterbury. We- 1st Aug 2025 - 22nd Aug 2025
- 21 days
- House
- Yes
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Karitane, Otago
Home overlooking farmland
I have a 3 bedroom house with cabin and caravan near Karitane. I have chickens a semi feral- 12th Aug 2025 - 31st Aug 2025
- 19 days
- House
- Yes
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Christchurch, Canterbury
Urban Home
3 bedroom home. Fully fenced. Back section. Warm and fully insulated. Parking for 2- 3rd Aug 2025 - 24th Aug 2025
- 21 days
- House
- Yes
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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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Motueka, Tasman
Townhouse
2 bedroom house with native garden very private for a townhouse with off street parking and fireplace with- 18th Jul 2025 - 3rd Aug 2025
- 16 days
- Townhouse
- Yes
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Picton, Marlborough
3 bedroom picton home
Heya! My family and I are looking for some wonderful people to look after our home and our- 20th Dec 2025 - 2nd Jan 2026
- 13 days
- House
- Yes
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Motueka, Tasman
Farm sitter wanted
Farm sitter wanted for August 2025. ( 3rd to 1st Sept) Lifestyle block near Ngatimoti in the Motueka- 3rd Aug 2025 - 1st Sep 2025
- 29 days
- Farm House
- Yes
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Ōkiwi Bay, Marlborough
Coastal location
We live in Okiwi Bay in Marlborough and are looking for someone to look after our older dog- 1st Sep 2025 - 2nd Nov 2025
- 62 days
- House
- Yes
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Dunedin, Otago
Cat and house sitting
We have an elderly cat who would prefer to stay at home rather than go to the cattery.- 21st Jun 2025 - 5th Jul 2025
- 14 days
- House
- Yes
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Tākaka, Tasman
Labyrinth Gardens Guest House
We operate a small guest house in Golden Bay (just outside Takaka) for part of the year, however- 14th Jul 2025 - 10th Aug 2025
- 27 days
- House
- Yes
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Timaru, Canterbury
House
3 bedroom house in town, warm, central heating 2 cats to look after- 23rd Sep 2026 - 4th Oct 2026
- 11 days
- House
- Yes
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Hira, Nelson
Farm stay
G’day, we have a lifestyle block 15 minutes NE of Nelson and are planing a trip overseas to- 22nd Aug 2025 - 8th Sep 2025
- 17 days
- Farm House
- Yes
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Tākaka, Tasman
Country Lifestyle
Warm, modern, cozy home with heat pump and wood burner, in beautiful rural location, 12 km from Takaka.- 24th Jun 2025 - 4th Aug 2025
- 41 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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Brooklyn, Tasman
Rural House Stay
Rural home near Motueka/Riwaka on 6 hectares with gardens, paddocks, native bush and an olive grove. One very- 4th Jul 2025 - 15th Aug 2025
- 42 days
- House
- Yes
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Nelson, Tasman
Farm Stay Brightwater, Nelson
Hi all We live on a small holding (lifestyle block) and have chooks (chickens) and 3 cats that- 20th Jun 2025 - 26th Jul 2025
- 36 days
- Apartment
- Yes
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Picton, Marlborough
Warm 4 bedroom three bathrooms hous...
We are planning to be away 2 September this year until the 30th September. We have 2 lovely- 2nd Sep 2025 - 30th Sep 2025
- 28 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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