House sitting jobs in New Zealand are built on trust. Kiwi homeowners are opening their doors to strangers, and leaving behind their most valuable personal possessions, beloved pets, and the comforts of home. Many sitters can do a ‘good’ job…
House Sitting At Lake Rotoehu
This is my current house sitting job. I arrived a couple days ago and will be here until May 10th, then it’s straight on to a new farm sit. This place is a really nice home situated near Lake Rotoehu,…
Farm Sitting In Te Pahu
This is my first farm sitting job for the year. This is a small dairy farm located in Te Pahu, which is in the Waipa District of the Waikato, and not too far from Mount Pirongia. The area had a…
House Sitting In Longlands
This is my home for the next fortnight. It’s a small lifestyle block located in the semi-rural area of Longlands, which is just out of Hastings. The owners have taken off to Rarotonga with some friends. Longlands is a nice…
House Sitting In Puketapu
This is where I’m currently staying, a lifestyle block about 15 minutes north-west of Napier, in the Puketapu area. I’m here just for a few days to fill in a short gap in my house sitting schedule before my next…
Questions To Ask Homeowners
House sitting jobs in New Zealand are a fantastic way to explore new parts of the country, live rent-free, access free utilities, and enjoy the company of a wide range of pets while Kiwi homeowners are away. However, to ensure…
Finding House Sits On Facebook
It might come as surprise to some people, but Facebook groups have become very popular avenues for connecting New Zealand homeowners with house sitters. Whether you’re a sitter on the lookout for house sitting jobs in NZ or whether you’re…
Exercising Dogs In Public
House sitting jobs in New Zealand towns and cities can come with unique challenges, especially when it involves caring for canines. Walking and exercising dogs, big or small, in urban environments requires awareness, respect, and adherence to local regulations. Here…
House Sitting In Thames – Waiotahi
This is my current house sitting job. I arrived a few days ago and I’ll be staying here until March 29th. The home owners have gone for a tiki tour of the South Island where they plan to do a…
‘Horse Sitting’
House sitting jobs in New Zealand with horses under your care is a big responsibility that requires knowledge, skill, and a keen attention to detail. I will often come across rural properties (mainly lifestyle blocks) that have at least one…