Long Term House Sitting (4 weeks +)
Long Term House Sitting in New Zealand
Long term house sitting in New Zealand is a unique way to immerse yourself in the community and experience real life in a new location.
In addition to providing a unique cultural experience, long-term house sitting can also be an affordable way to travel and live in a new location. As a house sitter, you’ll have the opportunity to live rent-free and save money on accommodation while exploring all that New Zealand has to offer.
Many homeowners prefer to have their property looked after by a reliable and trustworthy house sitter for an extended period, which can range from a few months to a year or more. There are plenty of long-term house-sitting jobs in New Zealand, listed on NZ House Sitters.
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Lower Hutt, Wellington
Home and Dog Sitting
Looking for someone to look after my 9yr old female Staffie/Lab X , would prefer someone that can- 18th Apr 2026 - 18th May 2026
- 30 days
- House
- Yes
Waiotapu, Waikato
Rural cat/house sitter needed
One senior (16yr) British red shorthaired female cat requires looking after for 6 weeks while I go on- 21st Apr 2026 - 7th Jun 2026
- 47 days
- House
- Yes
Christchurch, Canterbury
Regular house and schnauzer sitter
I regularly go away for work (every month or two) and require a house sitter and someone to- 3rd Feb 2026 - 5th Feb 2026
- 2 days
- House
- Yes
Upper Hutt, Wellington
House Sitter Wanted in the Uppers!!...
Hi! We have a lovely lifestyle block with an amazing view, plenty of sunlight and surrounded by bush.- 6th Feb 2026 - 30th Apr 2026
- 83 days
- Farm House
- Yes
Napier, Hawke's Bay
Seeking Mature Lady Surrogate Mum f...
Comfortable one bedroom warm townhouse in convenient safe location enjoying great views over Napier city, Hawkes Bay and- 1st May 2026 - 31st Aug 2026
- 122 days
- Townhouse
- Yes
Christchurch, Canterbury
2 adorable mini schnauzers require ...
Rollo, 10yr old black cheeky, fun and loving mini schnazuer. Very easy too look after. He loves attention- 19th Dec 2025 - 1st Feb 2026
- 44 days
- House
- Yes
Taupō, Waikato
Lovely 3 bedroom house in quiet Aca...
We have a lovely 3 bedroom house in quiet Acacia Bay. Surrounding established gardens with a little vegetable- 24th Jan 2026 - 24th Jan 2026
- 0 days
- House
- Yes
Masterton, Wellington
HOUSE MINDING PUR MACHINES
Hi there! I need a reliable, caring and trustworthy person to mind my home and two loving cats- 8th Dec 2025 - 20th Jan 2026
- 43 days
- House
- Yes
Rangataua, Manawatū-Whanganui
Dogs requiring cuddles in Ruapehu&#...
We are looking for someone to look after our dogs (Cooper, Ash and Nugget) and our cat Mini.- 18th Apr 2026 - 13th Jun 2026
- 56 days
- House
- Yes
Cromwell, Otago
Unit with a cat for 5 weeks
We are looking for someone to look after our cat and house for 5 weeks, between October and- 15th Oct 2025 - 21st Nov 2025
- 37 days
- Unit
- Yes
Ranfurly, Otago
Home
2 bedroom Kitchen, Lounge & conservatory In Ranfurly township, cycle trail on doorstep also handy to- 12th Nov 2025 - 12th Jan 2026
- 61 days
- Townhouse
- Yes
Dunedin, Otago
Lifestyle Section
I live in a recently renovated old farmhouse surrounded by fifteen acres some of which is bush clad.- 13th Oct 2025 - 13th Nov 2025
- 31 days
- Cottage
- Yes
Christchurch, Canterbury
Like a” Holiday” house ...
- 4th Dec 2025 - 8th Feb 2026
- 66 days
- House
- Yes
Woodend, Canterbury
Nice Quite country setting
- 7th Dec 2025 - 6th Jan 2026
- 30 days
- House
- Yes
Woodend, Canterbury
Small lifestyle
We have a one acre small residential lifestyle property in the the quiet community in Woodend , North- 7th Dec 2025 - 6th Jan 2026
- 30 days
- House
- Yes
141 Peterborough Street, Christchurch Central City,
Reliable House Sitter Needed in Sas...
I am a homeowner in Christchurch, seeking a reliable house sitter to help care for my home while- 28th Sep 2025 - 31st Oct 2025
- 33 days
- House
- Yes
Lower Hutt, Wellington
Quiet suburban home with a Labrador
Our home is in a quiet suburb of Lower Hutt, Wellington. We have a beautiful 4 years Labrador.- 23rd Dec 2025 - 3rd Jan 2026
- 11 days
- House
- Yes
Newplymouth, Taranaki
Hobby farm
We lives in New plymouth country side . We have all sorts of animals and birds including dogs.- 12th Dec 2025 - 27th Jan 2026
- 46 days
- House
- Yes
Rolleston, Canterbury
Lifestyle block with adorable pooch
Hi there – I am taking a break from these shores for a few months & looking for- 11th Sep 2025 - 10th Nov 2025
- 60 days
- House
- Yes
Tora, Wellington
Coastal home
Situated on the South Wairarapa coast is Tora coastal walking and a 40minute car ride from- 30th Aug 2025 - 30th Sep 2025
- 31 days
- Farm House
- Yes
Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
Seeking house sitter
We have an unoccupied, 3 bedroom house in Welcome Bay, Tauranga that we require a house sitter for.- 27th Sep 2025 - 29th Nov 2025
- 63 days
- House
- Yes
Cust, Canterbury
Farm stay with all the positives an...
We have recently moved into our lifestyle block. The property is about 20 acres and is yet to- 21st Aug 2025 - 21st Sep 2025
- 31 days
- Farm House
- Yes
Waitoki, Auckland
Lifestyle property
Hi, looking for a responsible, rural loving person to look after my 12 acre property located 8klms from- 27th Aug 2025 - 19th Sep 2025
- 23 days
- Other
- Yes
Parakao, Northland
Farm Stay
Beautiful 60 hectare farm backing onto unlimited native bush complete with caves, glowworms and waterfalls. Would be great- 18th Jul 2025 - 30th Sep 2025
- 74 days
- Farm House
- No
Bulls, Manawatū-Whanganui
Stunning Rural Farmhouse
We have a large beautiful home complete with spa, pool and lovely gardens. We are looking for reliable,- 21st Jul 2025 - 1st Sep 2025
- 42 days
- Farm House
- Yes
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