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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Taupō, Waikato

Residential house sitting

3 bedroom house.  1 cat 1
  • 26th May 2024 - 1st Jul 2024

  • 36 days
  • House
  • Yes
  • Yes
Past
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Patumahoe, Auckland

50 acre easy care farm dry stock ma...

50 acre  well set up , dry stock mainly. close to Pukekohe and all facilities eg. shopping, medical
  • 19th Feb 2024 - 16th Mar 2024

  • 26 days
  • Farm House
  • No
  • Yes
Past

Lower Hutt, Wellington

Central Lower Hutt house and garden

We have a 4 bdrm house in Central Lower Hutt (Wellington), a garden and a lovely cat looking
  • 27th Dec 2023 - 30th Jan 2024

  • 34 days
  • House
  • Yes
  • Yes
Past

Raglan, Waikato

House and dogs sitter

We live in Raglan and will be away for six weeks in April-May. Rather than put our two
  • 13th Apr 2024 - 27th May 2024

  • 44 days
  • House
  • Yes
  • No
Past

Gladstone, Wellington

Rural homestead with gorgeous pets

We’re looking for someone to look after our much loved pets while we’re away from Christmas through to
  • 23rd Dec 2023 - 24th Jan 2024

  • 32 days
  • House
  • Yes
  • No
Past

Ruatapu, West Coast

House with one acre overlooking the...

Our house is a four bedroom home just out of Hokitika in a suburb called Woodstock.  We have
  • 9th Dec 2023 - 21st Jan 2024

  • 43 days
  • House
  • Yes
  • No
Past

Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui

Rural Manawatū stay with beautiful...

Kia ora, My four futbabies – 3 cats and 1 wee scruffy dog are looking for a fun
  • 1st Dec 2023 - 9th Jan 2024

  • 39 days
  • House
  • Yes
  • Yes
Past

Henderson, Auckland

Caring dog sitter wanted

Kia ora, We are looking for a responsible house sitter to look after our friendly and active 2.5
  • 7th Dec 2023 - 14th Jan 2024

  • 38 days
  • House
  • Yes
  • No
Past

New Windsor, Auckland

Seeking a dog lover!!!

Kia ora Thank you for checking out my listing. I have two dogs. Luna and Bella (one of
  • 13th Dec 2023 - 19th Jan 2024

  • 37 days
  • Unit
  • Yes
  • Yes
Past
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New Lynn, Auckland

Seeking House sitter

Hi Everyone , We have a 3 bedroom house in New lynn built in 1960’s The house has
  • 16th Nov 2023 - 24th Dec 2023

  • 38 days
  • House
  • Yes
  • Yes

Kinloch Taupo, Bay of Plenty

Lifestyle Hobby Farm

We have a 4.6ha property at Kinloch, Taupo. We live in a very ecofriendly house looking down on
  • 6th Jul 2024 - 28th Sep 2024

  • 84 days
  • Farm House
  • Yes
  • No
Past

Devonport, Auckland

House sitting a whippet!

Hello We live in a lovely suburb in Auckland… we have one dog, Twiggy …. she loves walking
  • 16th Dec 2023 - 23rd Jan 2024

  • 38 days
  • House
  • Yes
  • No

Ruatoki North, Bay of Plenty

Life style block just outside of Wh...

We have an a small lifestyle block 18 km outside of Whakatane. A few sheep,chickens and three dogs.
  • 18th May 2024 - 30th Jun 2024

  • 43 days
  • Farm House
  • Yes
  • No
Past

Ashwick Flat, Canterbury

Farm Stay in Mackenzie country

Im after a house sitter on my small farm. The house is a large lodge and surrounded by
  • 3rd Jan 2024 - 10th Feb 2024

  • 38 days
  • Farm House
  • Yes
  • Yes
Past
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Kohukohu, Northland

Coastal Home

Our home is an old villa with a front lawn and extensive sea views of the Hokianga Harbour.
  • 1st Apr 2024 - 1st Aug 2024

  • 122 days
  • House
  • No
  • No
Past
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New Plymouth, Taranaki

Seeking Housesitter

  • 15th Sep 2023 - 3rd Jan 2024

  • 110 days
  • House
  • Yes
  • Yes
Past

Paekākāriki, Wellington

Semi rural

Semi rural old school house. High ceilings, 2 bedrooms. Large section, lemon
  • 18th Oct 2023 - 4th Dec 2023

  • 47 days
  • House
  • Yes
  • No
Past

Koputaroa, Manawatū-Whanganui

Hobby farm

Hi, we live on a lifestyle block in Horowhenua about 5 minutes from Levin . We are away
  • 1st Feb 2024 - 25th Jul 2024

  • 175 days
  • Farm House
  • Yes
  • Yes
Past
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Hataitai, Wellington

Seeking house sitting/ dog sitting

Need someone who love animals, in this case, a dog.. to take care around 2 months. Our house
  • 4th Sep 2023 - 31st Oct 2023

  • 57 days
  • Townhouse
  • Yes
  • No

Dairy Flat, Auckland

Looking for a mature solo lady who ...

RE- POSTING due to being let down from previous sitter when communication stopped after agreeing. We are heading
  • 21st Aug 2023 - 29th Sep 2023

  • 39 days
  • House
  • Yes
  • No
Past

Paparore, Northland

Avocado orchard

Hi Candidates, We live in the beautiful far north in the heart of Awanui close to 90mile beach,
  • 22nd Nov 2023 - 21st Dec 2023

  • 29 days
  • Farm House
  • Yes
  • No
Past
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Karaka, Auckland

Lifestyle Block

House sitter needed to watch over our house and keep our cat company. House situated in a lovely
  • 8th Aug 2023 - 6th Sep 2023

  • 29 days
  • Farm House
  • Yes
  • No
Past

Waitara, Taranaki

House and pet minder wanted

I have a small cottage in Waitara and I am looking for some one who is confident with
  • 15th Jan 2024 - 27th Feb 2024

  • 43 days
  • Cottage
  • Yes
  • Yes
Past

Parnell, Auckland

Parnell, Auckland – Mimi need...

We have a very special 4 year old pussy cat called Mimi who is half Main Coon and
  • 25th Sep 2023 - 26th Oct 2023

  • 31 days
  • House
  • Yes
  • No
Past
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Tīrau, Waikato

farm setting

feed cooks mow
  • 11th Sep 2023 - 25th Oct 2023

  • 44 days
  • House
  • Yes
  • No

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