When it comes to house sitting in New Zealand, punctuality isn’t just polite — it’s essential. Arriving on time for a house sit, or even for an interview, is one of the first and most important signals to a homeowner that you’re responsible, trustworthy, and respectful of their time and property. While house sitting may…
Questions About The Pets
House sitting in New Zealand come with plenty of perks and interesting aspects, but (as I keep saying) they also come with a lot of responsibility. When you add pets into the mix, things get even more complicated. As a Kiwi house sitter, you will have tasks to perform each day, notes to remember, and…
German Shorthaired Pointers
If you’re an experienced New Zealand house sitter and you like doggies, chances are you’ve already encountered a wide range of canine breeds, and these may have included German Shorthaired Pointers (GSPs). I seem to come across them quite often on my house sitting jobs. In just the past six months I’ve looked after two…
What Makes A Great House Sitter
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 — they’ll show up, follow the basic instructions, and keep things ticking over. But what…
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 are some key etiquette guidelines to follow to help ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience…
‘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 horse, sometimes more. I didn’t really grow up around equines, but since I did my…
The Importance Of Following Pet Care Instructions
House sitting in New Zealand are a significant responsibility that requires trust, reliability, and strict adherence to the homeowner’s instructions — especially when it comes to caring for their treasured fur babies. The primary duty for Kiwi house sitters is to maintain the homes and also to ensure the well-being of any and all animals…
Paid Vs Unpaid House Sitters
A trend has emerged where a growing number of people seeking house sitting jobs in New Zealand brand themselves as ‘professionals’ and subsequently they take it upon themselves to charge a fee, implying that these are markers of reliability and expertise. This is a fiction. Professionalism is an attitude not a label, and fees have…
Screening Your House Sitters
When entrusting your home to house sitters in New Zealand, ensuring the security of your property and the sanctity of your personal privacy is absolutely paramount. One of the most effective ways to achieve this is by thoroughly vetting every applicant who is seeking house sitting jobs in NZ, particularly by checking their references and…
How House Sitters Make Ideal Security
Leaving their homes unoccupied for any length of time can be, to say the least, nerve-wracking for Kiwi homeowners, especially when burglary statistics show that vacant properties are the prime targets for villains. One of the most effective ways to protect your home while you’re away is to hire New Zealand house sitters. By simply…