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.
To find house sitting jobs with more specific features, use our SEARCH page.
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Opuawhanga, Hikurangi, Northland
lifestyle block with Alpacas
House Sit Opportunity on Rural Lifestyle Block – 35km from Whangarei We’re looking for reliable, non-smoking house sitters- 28th Jul 2025 - 3rd Oct 2025
- 67 days
- Other
- Yes
- Yes
Hamilton, Waikato
Reliable house sitter required for ...
Hi, We are needing a responsible house sitter to take care of our cat while we are away- 28th Aug 2025 - 3rd Oct 2025
- 36 days
- House
- Yes
- No
Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
One bedroom flat with a big yard.
Hi there, we’re looking for a dog friendly sitter from June 9 – July 6 in Palmerston North.- 9th Jun 2025 - 6th Jul 2025
- 27 days
- Apartment
- Yes
- No
Waiheke Island, Auckland
Cottage on Waiheke Island
Sunny Writer’s Retreat on Waiheke Island We’re looking for a reliable, house-proud couple to care for our sunny,- 8th Jun 2025 - 24th Sep 2025
- 108 days
- Cottage
- No
- No
Lower Moutere, Tasman
10 weeks in the Moutere
An exciting chance to relax in a slightly rural 3 – 4 bedroom home. Our 3 dogs enjoy- 24th Aug 2025 - 3rd Nov 2025
- 71 days
- House
- Yes
- Yes
Christchurch, Canterbury
house
three bedroom house 2nd bedroom available to the house sitter the 3rd room is used for my- 28th May 2025 - 23rd Jun 2025
- 26 days
- House
- Yes
- No
Te Aroha, Waikato
Semi rural
2 bed cottage nestled in the town of Te Aroha, loving dog, cat that does her own thing- 9th Jun 2025 - 20th Jan 2026
- 225 days
- Cottage
- Yes
- Yes
Napier, Hawke's Bay
Seeking House Sitter
We are looking for a house sitter for four months from end-May to- 31st May 2025 - 3rd Oct 2025
- 125 days
- House
- No
- Yes
Porirua, Wellington
Seeking House Sitter for 5 1/2 week...
Hi there, We have an overseas trip all booked and are wanting to find someone to come and- 17th Jul 2025 - 26th Aug 2025
- 40 days
- House
- No
- Yes
Mahia, Hawke's Bay
Coastal farmhouse
We live on a 1000-acre coastal farm on the Mahia Peninsula in northern Hawke’s Bay. We are looking- 5th Jun 2025 - 17th Jul 2025
- 42 days
- Farm House
- Yes
- No
Maraetotara, Bay of Plenty
Lifestyle block sitter for 7 weeks ...
Hi. I am looking for a reliable person to stay on my property (near Reporoa) to feed chooks,- 12th Jun 2025 - 27th Jul 2025
- 45 days
- Other
- Yes
- No
Ashhurst, Manawatū-Whanganui
Ashhurst
Well secured house block, views form back deck tidy.Two west highland white dogs lovely nature. Strict- 30th May 2025 - 1st Sep 2025
- 94 days
- House
- Yes
- No
Patoka, Hawke's Bay
Farm stay
We need a house sitter to look after our two cats and small dogs while we are away.- 28th May 2025 - 7th Jul 2025
- 40 days
- Farm House
- Yes
- Yes
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
- No
Kakanui, Otago
Coastal lifestyle property
My home is a 3 bedroom 2 bathroom 2 floor home. Colonial style. It is surrounded by amazing- 15th Jul 2025 - 15th Sep 2025
- 62 days
- House
- Yes
- No
Richmand, Tasman
Vineyard
- 10th May 2025 - 12th Jul 2025
- 63 days
- House
- Yes
- Yes
Whakapirau, Northland
Coastal house sit near the Kaipara ...
Situated in a small coastal community, this two bedroom house has all modern conveniences. I have a beautiful- 17th Sep 2025 - 17th Oct 2025
- 30 days
- House
- Yes
- No
Hamilton, Waikato
House sitter wanted to look after h...
House sitter wanted for house in Hamilton. Nice quiet location. Look after two elderly cats and the house,- 2nd Jun 2025 - 2nd Jul 2025
- 30 days
- House
- Yes
- No
Hamilton, Waikato
Seeking house sitter for Hamilton h...
We’re looking for a house sitter to look after Milly, Simon, Spencer and Billy for 4 weeks from- 12th Jun 2025 - 14th Jul 2025
- 32 days
- House
- Yes
- No
Duntroon, Canterbury
Lifestyle farm
Our farm is in the Waitaki district 40 minutes inland from Oamaru. We have 9 cattle, 25 goats,- 1st Jul 2025 - 2nd Aug 2025
- 32 days
- Farm House
- Yes
- Yes
New Windsor, Auckland
House sit – New Windsor Auckl...
Looking for a house sitter to look after my fur baby Tommy who will be 4 years old- 23rd Nov 2025 - 14th Jan 2026
- 52 days
- House
- Yes
- Yes
Auckland, Auckland
House stay
Looking for house/pet sitter for 2 small dogs – Westie(8) & Shih Tzu(2). Easy care- 14th May 2025 - 20th Jun 2025
- 37 days
- House
- Yes
- No
Glentui, Canterbury
Looking for House/Puppy/Chicken Sit...
Headed to the Northern Hemisphere for a well-deserved trip home to the US and Ireland! We’re looking for- 17th Jul 2025 - 1st Sep 2025
- 46 days
- Farm House
- Yes
- No
Clarks Beach, Auckland
Houce in beach town
Unfortunately our confirmed house sitters had to cancel, due to relocation of work which was out of their- 29th Apr 2025 - 14th Jul 2025
- 76 days
- House
- Yes
- Yes
Wellington, Wellington
Seeking House Sitter
We are looking for a reliable, caring person or couple with references/reviews to look after our central Wellington- 20th Jun 2025 - 8th Aug 2025
- 49 days
- House
- Yes
- No
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