South Island
House Sitting Jobs in South Island, New Zealand
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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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Dunedin, Otago
Dunedin city living close to the be...
We are looking for a house/cat sitter to look after our place for approximately two months (Mid May-- 20th May 2025 - 29th Jul 2025
- 70 days
- House
- Yes
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Ward, Marlborough
Cottage and farm dogs 5 mins from t...
Hello, We are looking for housesitters to look after our house and farm dogs (love people) and one- 30th Apr 2025 - 10th Jun 2025
- 41 days
- Farm 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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Kaitangata, Otago
House/Pet Sitter Wanted for 4.5 Acr...
Hello, we are on the hunt for a house/pet-sitter for the month of May 2025. We have a- 30th Apr 2025 - 2nd Jun 2025
- 33 days
- Farm House
- Yes
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Otapiri Gorge, Southland
Lifestyle property and Home
We live on the outskirts of Winton, Southland. Our home is on a 4 acre lifestyle block (currently- 19th May 2025 - 12th Jul 2025
- 54 days
- Other
- 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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Glenduan, Nelson
Coastal home
Right across from the beach. Safe swimming beach and great for fishing. 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms. Large flat- 21st Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025
- 13 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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Lake Coleridge, Canterbury
Mountains and Rivers
Lake Coleridge – A small Village with 25 permanent resident’s , the other homes are holiday homes. We- 24th Dec 2024 - 29th Dec 2024
- 5 days
- House
- Yes
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Christchurch, Canterbury
Home in Christchurch
We are looking for someone to look after our lovely home and labradoodle for a week (or two)- 20th Dec 2024 - 27th Dec 2024
- 7 days
- House
- Yes
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KAIKOURA, Canterbury
Large coastal home with lovely view...
I have a lovely mostly Jack Russell of 12 yers. Friendly with other dogs people and children. #- 2nd Dec 2024 - 21st Dec 2024
- 19 days
- House
- Yes
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Christchurch, Canterbury
House
Our 1 bedroom house is a beautiful sunny property on huntsbury hill with a stunning view. Safe area,- 1st May 2026 - 30th May 2026
- 29 days
- House
- Yes
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Christchurch, Canterbury
Sunny Christchurch hills home with ...
We are heading to Australia for Christmas and need our house and pets cared for. We have a- 20th Dec 2024 - 4th Jan 2025
- 15 days
- House
- Yes
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Waimate, Canterbury
Housesitter wanted for renovated 19...
Conveniently located within walking distance of the main street and shops, you’re never far from what you need.- 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025
- 11 days
- House
- Yes
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Christchurch, Canterbury
Christchurch House & Pet Sitter...
Hi, we are Mel & Kent and have a cat & dog we are looking for a house- 1st Jan 2025 - 7th Jan 2025
- 6 days
- Townhouse
- Yes
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Washington Valley, Nelson
Seaviews but nearby Nelson City!
We are looking for reliable housesitters who are happy to take care of our home and our two- 24th Dec 2024 - 2nd Jan 2025
- 9 days
- House
- Yes
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Blenheim, Marlborough
Modern home close to town
Modern 3 bedroom home close to town and Taylor Pass River walk. No smokers or vapers wanted. Queen- 20th Dec 2024 - 23rd Dec 2024
- 3 days
- House
- Yes
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Christchurch, Canterbury
Sunny suburban Home
I have a lovely sunny home on a compact section with a small lawn and deck.Gas fire and- 18th Jun 2025 - 16th Jul 2025
- 28 days
- House
- Yes
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Waitepeka, Otago
Seeking House Sitter
Lifestyle Block (7hectares) situated 13kms from Balclutha. North Facing home with magical views. Close proximity to the Catlins.- 30th Dec 2024 - 19th Jan 2025
- 20 days
- House
- Yes
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Wakatu, Nelson
House sitter required
My home is in a quiet area 3 bedroom 2 bathrooms carport parking for 2 vehicles also accommodate- 8th Dec 2024 - 7th Jan 2025
- 30 days
- House
- Yes
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