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 filter and view active house sitting jobs, use our search page.
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Kumeu, Auckland
Hobby farm
Hello We are looking for reliable and caring house sitter from 31.oct to 1 Dec We live on- 31st Oct 2026 - 1st Dec 2026
- 31 days
- Farm House
- Yes
Clarks Beach, Auckland
House and Dog sit required
We live in Clarks Beach which is 30 mins from Pukekohe and Papakura. We have a 4 bedroom- 17th Jun 2027 - 13th Aug 2027
- 57 days
- House
- Yes
Nelson, Nelson
Lovely modern apartment style house...
We are looking for a responsible housesitter or couple to look after our easy care place in- 1st Sep 2026 - 31st Oct 2026
- 60 days
- Townhouse
- Yes
Te Horo, Wellington
Paradise on the Kapiti Coast
Hi We live on an 11 acre property just 3kms from the beach in sunny Te Horo and- 4th Jan 2027 - 2nd Feb 2027
- 29 days
- House
- Yes
Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui
Cottage
My cottage is 5 minutes drive to the beach, located in a quiet cul-de-sac in Castlecliff, Whanganui. My- 1st Nov 2026 - 1st Feb 2027
- 92 days
- Cottage
- Yes
Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
seeking house sitter
I live in Palmerston North and require a house sitter to look after my home and 1 very- 28th Aug 2026 - 30th Oct 2026
- 63 days
- House
- Yes
Christchurch, Canterbury
Beautiful Mount Pleasant Home with ...
We are looking for a kind, reliable house sitter to stay in our home in beautiful Mount Pleasant,- 10th Jan 2027 - 5th Feb 2027
- 26 days
- House
- Yes
Ashley Clinton, Hawke's Bay
Rural house on a farm
Our home is rurally located in Ashley Clinton, Central Hawkes Bay near the Ruahine Ranges. There are many- 3rd Sep 2026 - 2nd Oct 2026
- 29 days
- Farm House
- Yes
New Plymouth, Taranaki
House Sitter Wanted – 21st Au...
We are away on holidays between 21st August and 28th october. The house is centrally located in New- 21st Aug 2026 - 28th Oct 2026
- 68 days
- House
- Yes
Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
Comfortable home with cute cat
Beautiful 4 bedroom home with a pool and Pirate, the cute little b&w cat. We need to leave- 12th Sep 2026 - 4th Oct 2026
- 22 days
- House
- Yes
Kinmont Park, Otago
Loving sitter needed
We are looking for someone to stay in our warm and sunny Mosgiel house to keep our 2yr- 20th Sep 2026 - 13th Oct 2026
- 23 days
- House
- Yes
Auckland, Auckland
Seeking House sitter – Novemb...
Hi.. Seeking a house sitter to come and look after my home and fur baby – 5 year- 8th Nov 2026 - 13th Jan 2027
- 66 days
- House
- Yes
Kerikeri, Northland
House Sitter Wanted in Kerikeri
Looking for a responsible person or couple to mind our house & studio for more than 7 weeks- 23rd Aug 2026 - 17th Oct 2026
- 55 days
- House
- Yes
West Melton, Canterbury
Seeking House & Dog Sitter
We live on a lifestyle property 20 minutes from central Christchurch. We are heading to the UK next- 22nd May 2027 - 23rd Jun 2027
- 32 days
- House
- Yes
Mangawhai, Northland
Rural tranquility
We live in beautiful Mangawhai. We have a 3 bdm home which reflects both the old side of- 20th Dec 2026 - 5th Jan 2027
- 16 days
- House
- Yes
Pūponga, Tasman
Coastal hidaway
My name is Joanna and I am looking for someone to look after 1 collie cross and 1- 31st Aug 2026 - 5th Oct 2026
- 35 days
- Cottage
- Yes
Morrinsville, Waikato
Waikato rural goat/block sitter req...
Hi all, I have a wee rural block here in lovely Waikato…10mins to Morrinsville, 25mins to Cambridge, 30mins- 16th Sep 2026 - 19th Jan 2027
- 125 days
- Mobile Home
- Yes
Te Awanga, Hawke's Bay
Seeking Beach House and dog sitter
I have a lovely macrocarpa home at te Awanga beach in hawkes bay which comes with my very- 25th Jul 2026 - 29th Jul 2026
- 4 days
- House
- Yes
Blenheim, Marlborough
Character home
5 bedroom character home with 2 bathrooms and 2 kitchens. Beautiful garden with fruit trees. 3 beautiful dogs.- 3rd Aug 2026 - 19th Aug 2026
- 16 days
- House
- Yes
Raglan, Waikato
Raglan waterfront with two big dogs
We have a large home with 5 split levels, so lots of stairs. It’s waterfront on the raglan- 15th Oct 2026 - 13th Nov 2026
- 29 days
- House
- Yes
Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui
Provincial town stay
Two bed family home. With generous yard and garden. Indoor and outdoor living areas in quiet street. Within- 10th Aug 2026 - 22nd Oct 2026
- 73 days
- House
- Yes
Ohauiti, Bay of Plenty
Modern Rural Home
Rural property only 15mins to Tauranga, we have beautiful views to the coast, the house is warm, safe- 20th Jun 2026 - 25th Jul 2026
- 35 days
- Farm House
- Yes
Napier, Hawke's Bay
Cottage & Cavoodle Napier
72sqm cottage close to Napier cbd and Marine Parade walkway. Comes with a 3-yr-old affectionate cavoodle named Ruby- 11th Sep 2026 - 22nd Oct 2026
- 41 days
- Cottage
- Yes
Dannevirke, Manawatū-Whanganui
8 acre Lifestyle block
- 25th Aug 2026 - 27th Sep 2026
- 33 days
- House
- Yes
Swannanoa, Canterbury
house
House situated on small farm Dog and hens to look after . Someone else managing- 14th Aug 2026 - 26th Aug 2026
- 12 days
- House
- Yes
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