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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Kawerau, Bay of Plenty
house sitter
wanted house sitter approximately 1 month just need to keep house clean and mow lawn and water gardens.- 10th Nov 2024 - 10th Dec 2024
- 30 days
- House
- Yes
- No
Weber, Manawatū-Whanganui
Farm Stay
Hi, we are looking for a house sitter for approx 9 weeks. Our home is 20km east of- 20th Apr 2025 - 22nd Jun 2025
- 63 days
- Farm House
- Yes
- Yes
Onamalutu, Marlborough
Lifestyle Block
We are 15 minutes from Renwick and 30 minutes from Blenheim in a beautiful rural spot with amazing- 2nd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025
- 35 days
- Cottage
- Yes
- Yes
Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
Cottage house sit
Hi! I am heading away for a few months to walk the South Island half of the Te- 25th Nov 2024 - 15th Feb 2025
- 82 days
- House
- No
- Yes
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
- Yes
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
- Yes
Rolleston, Canterbury
Looking for doggy loving housesitte...
We have 3 delightful doggos that love to be loved. They are aging so don’t need walks, but- 24th Nov 2024 - 9th Jan 2025
- 46 days
- House
- Yes
- Yes
New Windsor, Auckland
House sit – New Windsor Auckl...
Looking for a house sitter to look after my fur baby Tommy who is a 3 year old- 26th Nov 2024 - 17th Jan 2025
- 52 days
- House
- Yes
- Yes
Christchurch, Canterbury
House Sitter – Budgie lover
We have a beautiful 4 year old yellow budgie needing company and some attention while we are away.- 19th Dec 2024 - 19th Jan 2025
- 31 days
- House
- Yes
- No
Mihiwaka, Otago
Lifestyle block
Our home is an open plan three bedroom split level house with two bathrooms, three toilets and an- 1st May 2025 - 27th Jun 2025
- 57 days
- House
- Yes
- No
Hokitika, West Coast
schnauzers looking for loving carer...
Hi I’m justine and my husband is dave,we live in hokitika,West coast south island,we have a modern home,reasonable- 26th Jul 2025 - 27th Aug 2025
- 32 days
- House
- Yes
- No
Masterton, Wellington
Dog/House Sitter urgently needed fo...
Dear dog sitters/Housesitters, We are very late to find a House-/Dogsitter for our boy Max and our new- 27th Oct 2024 - 1st Dec 2024
- 35 days
- House
- Yes
- No
Ellerslie, Auckland
House sitter needed
Hi, we are looking for someone to housesit for us when we are away in South Africa in- 1st Feb 2025 - 1st Mar 2025
- 28 days
- House
- Yes
- No
South Head, Auckland
House, horse and harbour
Sunny house above 3 paddocks, overlooking Kaipara Harbour, with a horse and cow to mind, from a distance- 28th Sep 2024 - 1st Nov 2024
- 34 days
- Farm House
- Yes
- No
Christchurch, Canterbury
House in Murray Aynsley Valley
We are a family of 4 in the Murray Aynsley valley, near Saint Martins. It’s a quiet spot,- 18th Sep 2024 - 18th Oct 2024
- 30 days
- Other
- Yes
- No
Tamahere, Waikato
2 dogs, 1 cat and a number of chick...
Kia ora – we are looking for a housesitter/s for our two retrievers; Tat (8), Louie (6), our- 7th Sep 2024 - 10th Oct 2024
- 33 days
- House
- Yes
- No
katikati, Bay of Plenty
Beautiful Bay of Plenty
Home in the beautiful town of Kati Kati. Need a house / dogssitter for 2 little dogs. Prefer- 28th Dec 2024 - 30th Jan 2025
- 33 days
- House
- Yes
- No
Ōtāne, Hawke's Bay
Home & Pet Sitter
We are heading away for the month of October and would love to have someone in our home,- 30th Sep 2024 - 2nd Nov 2024
- 33 days
- Farm House
- Yes
- Yes
Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty
Free room in the Mount for 2months ...
We are looking for someone to help us look after our dog for 2 months in- 24th Aug 2024 - 2nd Nov 2024
- 70 days
- House
- Yes
- No
Paraparaumu, Wellington
House Sitter wanted – Raumati...
Kia ora We have a lovely 4 bedroom home in Raumati Beach that comes with great outdoor living- 28th Nov 2024 - 26th Dec 2024
- 28 days
- House
- Yes
- No
Paraparaumu, Wellington
Looking for a live in Pet Sitter in...
Kia ora, I am looking for a reliable, friendly, pet sitter to look after my home and pets- 21st Aug 2024 - 1st Oct 2024
- 41 days
- House
- Yes
- No
Aokautere, Manawatū-Whanganui
Lifestyle suburb
Lovely peaceful new home- spacious and light, with some lovely views. 15 minutes from the town centre by- 23rd Aug 2024 - 21st Sep 2024
- 29 days
- House
- Yes
- No
Leeston, Canterbury
Leeston home
- 13th Nov 2024 - 1st Jan 2025
- 49 days
- House
- Yes
- No
Onaero, Taranaki
Coastal Home
Hey there, I travel frequently for work and am looking for someone to look after my home. I- 11th Jul 2024 - 15th Aug 2024
- 35 days
- House
- Yes
- No
Tāwharanui Peninsula, Auckland
Farm Stay
House sitter required to look after two dogs. Jack Russell and Golden Retriever. It is imperative that you- 20th Aug 2024 - 15th Sep 2024
- 26 days
- Cottage
- Yes
- No
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