Northland
Northland’s temperate climate has long attracted people seeking to relax. Known as the Winterless North, Northland is popular with surfers, divers, and anyone who loves great beaches.
There are plenty of these in Northland, including the famous Ninety Mile Beach. You can also journey to Cape Reinga. It is here, at the northern most tip of New Zealand, that you get to see the amazing meeting of the Pacific Ocean and Tasman Sea.
Your Northland visit should also include a tour of the Waitangi Treaty House, where you will learn about the signing of the most significant document in New Zealand history.
If you want to house sit somewhere stunning and relaxing, then Northland should definitely be on your list of places to consider.
My wife Christine and I wish to apply to house sit your home and animals. I am …
My wife Christine and I wish to apply to house sit your home and animals. I am retired, and am a Justice of the Peace and a Funeral Celebrant. Christine and I have done a number of house-sits, and enjoy the opportunity to explore the various areas that we house sit. We have house sat both dogs and cats (and Alpacas and rabbits) very successfully. We have travelled as far as Sydney to sit a lovely old Cocker Spaniel. We have done many house sits, all over NZ, from the Far North of NZ to Dunedin. We have over many years owned cats, dogs, horses, fish and birds. Sadly Missy, our Oriental female cat who lived with us for 19 years, passed away. Taking care of your house and animals would be a pleasure. We are very clean and tidy people, and respect other peoples’ homes, and look after them and to pass them back in at least as good a condition as the owners left them. My hobbies are the NZ Vintage Car Club (I am the Editor of the BOP VCC Magazine "Klaxon") and woodworking (I am a member of the local Men's Shed), and making wooden toys for both mine, and friends, grandchildren. Christine's hobbies include gardening, quilting and embroidery. We have references available and listed on this site. If, through distance, we cannot attend an interview, we would certainly take part in one over Skype or other media. We look forward to hearing from you. Kind regards, Bryce and Christine Strong
Hi I have lived in Hamilton, New Zealand all my life and I am married to Nick fo…
Hi I have lived in Hamilton, New Zealand all my life and I am married to Nick for 33 years and we have grown up children, a daughter and two sons and I thought it would be fun to housesit as a way to see NZ. Our daughter is married and living in Christchurch and we have one grandchild. I enjoy walking and going to daily gym classes and my husband enjoys long bike rides. We are very active. I managed a house we own as an Airbnb for over two years managing bookings per night so I know what is involved in caring for a home. I have dealt with many different nationalities and many situations that arise from having a home on Airbnb. I ensured our Airbnb house was clean and well presented and that the garden was appealing and well managed. I have always had pets those being cats, dogs, chickens, canaries, goldfish - although we do not presently have a pet as sadly our beautiful 14 year old dog Bosco passed away this year My husband is experienced in managing livestock as he was brought up on a farm. I know how to care for animals giving them time, exercise, fresh water and good food. I am also aware of the signs of when a pet is feeling unwell and when to take to the vet. If I was your house sitter I would update you on your home and your pets with regular photos and messages if you wanted this and . if there were any problems I would consult with you. Thankyou
Bob and I are retirees living in the Auckland area and are available for house s…
Bob and I are retirees living in the Auckland area and are available for house sitting anywhere in New Zealand. We enjoy our regular morning exercise sessions, particularly if there is a dog or two with us. Between us, we have had several pets over the years, including dogs, cats, and birds, as well as rabbits and guinea pigs. We've previously looked after homes and pets for friends and family and can arrange verbal references if required. We enjoy the company of animals and it will be a pleasure to care for your pets and keep them happy while you are away. We are reliable and honest, and can assure you that we will take meticulous care of your home.
We always had dogs and cats when I was growing up so I'm comfortable with having…
We always had dogs and cats when I was growing up so I'm comfortable with having them around and looking after their needs. I house-sat for some friends and their two beautiful dogs over the winter of 2018 and decided I wanted to continue doing it for others. I'm a self-employed entrepreneur and can work online from anywhere. I enjoy the variety of moving around and experiencing different places. Because I work from home I'm able to be there a lot of the time to keep an eye on things and keep your pets company. I'm tidy, self-sufficient and responsible with other people's property. My motto is 'leave things the way I found them'. I look forward to meeting your beloved pets :-)
Single, Dont Drink, Don't Smoke, Don't Do Drugs. Brought up farming so = all ani…
Single, Don’t Drink, Don't Smoke, Don't Do Drugs. Brought up farming so = all animals especially good with dogs. Fine with mowing lawns (includes ride-ons). Builder by trade and experienced roofer. Community Involvement - Was a qualified Rugby Ref for 17 years covering all schools and clubs to premier grade in North Harbour and through the wider King Country completing over 1200 games - I have been involved in Youth Groups (Mainly Church Based) since the age of 20 including areas such as Hawkes Bay, Bay of Plenty, Counties Manukau and North Harbour. Can organise tradespeople if needed. Own vehicle. Experienced traveler over the whole of NZ, happy to travel anywhere in the country. No problem with long term or short.
HI, I love animals and enjoy taking care of them, as I run a small farm with my …
HI, I love animals and enjoy taking care of them, as I run a small farm with my family I know how important it is to have your animals cared for in their own environment while you are away. I have experience looking after neighbours dogs, cats, horses, sheep as well as on our own farm we have a range of cattle , poultry and sheep. goats and horses. I have a farming back ground and looking after your home and animals while you are away is very appealing way to visit a new area while providing you with the reassurances that your animals are in good safe hands. I like to send updates on how the animals are as it is very reassuring to know they are OK when you are away from them .
Good morning/afternoon, I am a French 24-year-old guy, I was a civil engineer …
Good morning/afternoon, I am a French 24-year-old guy, I was a civil engineer in France before coming to New Zealand - I arrived 3 months ago. I intend to visit the country from the end of February, and I am currently living in Wellington, where I currently work in security. I have been living in a proper flat with one kiwi flatmate for 2 months now. I want to visit New Zealand until mid-April, and then I will be looking for a job in Auckland. For my trip throughout New Zealand, I will be travelling with my French partner I have actually met here in Wellington. She is Audrey, a 26-year-old girl. She is really (really) kind, friendly but also serious and tidy. She speaks better English than I do, as she arrived in the country 10 months ago. Furthermore, she is very familiar with NZ culture, landscapes, fauna and flora as she has been planning this trip for 4 years. Her job is a freelance graphic designer, so she is used to remote working. She has been a house sitter several times. She has also done some couch-surfing many times with good reviews. We are both animal lovers. I have personally grown up with 2 cats at home, and I have always liked playing with my uncle's dogs. Audrey has grown up with an American Akita and also loves cats. Plus, she has been horse riding when she was younger. We are both clean, serious and tidy person. We really appreciate taking care of our living and working spaces. Feel free to contact me if you have any further questions. Hope to hear from you soon.
Reliable, experienced and mature, I love the adventure of staying in a variety o…
Reliable, experienced and mature, I love the adventure of staying in a variety of homes and neighborhoods with the companionship of someone else's pets. I am clean living. I don't drink or smoke and enjoy, meditation, reading, walking and a good Netflix series. I first had the experience of looking after peoples homes while they traveled when I worked as a temp nanny. I later began doing house and pet sitting for friends and networks through word of mouth. My formative years were spent living on a farm and as an animal lover I've always had dogs,cats and even chickens as part of my own family household. I enjoy cat cuddles and nice long dog walks. If you choose me as your sitter, you can expect very good communication around your sitting requirements, that I will connect with your neighbors and send you regular updates about your pets or any issues that arise. As well as your pets well being you can be confident your property will be kept secure and your plants and garden will be watered and well looked after. About me. I work in the Community Development sector and have post graduate qualifications in International Development and Political Science. I am fortunate that with modern working, I can work flexibly. This means I do a lot of my working from home and am able to manage my working hours around other responsibilities as needed. I am able to arrange and adjust my time to accommodate your pets needs as well as spending time at home with them during the working week.
I am a mature professional woman (63 years). Very fit and active. Flexible and c…
I am a mature professional woman (63 years). Very fit and active. Flexible and conscientious. I am looking to house sit as I take a career break and move to a reduced working week and remote working. Thus, I will have more time and would like the freedom that housesitting provides. I have recently moved up from Wellington where I own my own home plus an apartment. I am staying around Auckland for 2023 and 2024. I am originally from the UK and came out to NZ for a work opportunity; loving the outdoor active lifestyle I have stayed and NZ has become my home. I have experience with family pets including dogs and cats. I will take care of your property and pets and will maintain communications as per your requirements. In summary, I am a mature women who has had a professional career, owned my own home for the past 40 years, raised a family and cared for pets. I am reliable, conscientious, trustworthy and a good communicator. I will look after your property and pets leaving you with peace of mind.
Mature, sensible professional (semi retired) with partner, both with love for an…
Mature, sensible professional (semi retired) with partner, both with love for animals. Remko (originally from Holland back in 1972) and Caroline (from China). Both non smokers, enjoy clean living with clean criminal international and local records. We met in Malaysia while working as volunteers with cats and dogs for SPCA in early 2015. After that we did a period of volunteers with tigers in Thailand. Highlight of our lives. Great experience to be so close and intimate with a wild animals. Few scars but lived to tell all the tales. After we worked with them, cats and dogs are so easy. Next, hoping to spend some time with elephants. We have done home sitting in NZ as well as offshore in Europe and China as well as a 4 week stay in Malaysia. Although we like to travel, live clean and appreciate clean houses so your home will be looked after. Although not fantastic green fingers, we will happily mow your grass and pull a few weeds as required. As we both still work part time, appreciate wi-fi so we can still receive emails etc. Sky is not important cause we rather be outside enjoying open air as against watching TV. Also since 2017, a volunteer firefighter originally with Otorohanga but would consider helping any local volunteer brigade. Rem has in the past also looked after NZ Police dogs while their handler has gone on holiday so the average dog should be relatively easy. Happy to walk the dogs and where possible, take them to the beach if possible. Hopefully have secure parking for the BMW as well? Since Feb 2017 we have lived in Otorohanga and have looked after various local and surrounding properties. A 550 acre grazing farm and a very upmarket lifestyle house. Although it’s been fun here, we are ready for another area from now on. Long term housesits preferred but will consider short options as well. Yuling now lives in Wellington full time while Rem commutes.
Hi! My name is Ashley Rohloff and I'm a 20 year old uni student going into my th…
Hi! My name is Ashley Rohloff and I'm a 20 year old uni student going into my third year studying a BSc majoring in Physiology and Psychology and the University of Auckland. I pride myself on being very honest and reliable, as well as highly respectful - I commit full dedication to every job and can provide assurance that I will take the exact same approach to house and pet sitting - I understand the magnitude of leaving your home and pets in someone else's hands and would like to reassure the owners I'm a great person for the job. For my first 2 years of university I lived and worked within the first year halls of residence but have moved home to (very) south Auckland for my final year - I'm finding the commute strenuous and being heavily involved in many extracurriculars and my work typically being central I would love to move back into the city, get experience house sitting and be able to meet my financial goals for the year! I have lots of work experience in different fields and positions, as well as being blessed with many academic/ schooling roles and achievements so can provide a wide range of references to show my character and commitment! I have little experience house sitting but having grown up rurally, horse riding most of my life and being an avid Ag-Day participant I have lots of experience caring for pets and livestock. A homeowner can expect a very happy and bubbly, enthusiastic but highly responsible and trustworthy sitter who can ensure utmost care taken for homes and pets alike.
Kia Ora! Were Emma and Elias, twins on tour through New Zealand with a working h…
Kia Ora! We’re Emma and Elias, twins on tour through New Zealand with a working holiday visa, eager to explore the country and its people. Whilst looking for an accommodation we’ve stumbled upon house/pet sitting, which seemed perfect to us both. Both of us adore pets and animals in general and even though we only have fish at home;), both of us have plenty of experience, especially with dogs. I, Emma, did a school exchange in 2020 and lived in a family with 3 dogs (a husky and 2 adopted strays). I took care of them every day of the year, taking all three of them on long walks through the beautiful nature of Andalusia and still, almost three years later, I miss them dearly. I also made a habit out of going to the local Dog-Rescue-Center, taking little pups without a home on walks along the beach. I, Elias, have a close friend with 3 young australian shepherds. Back in Germany I joined them for a walk every day over the last year and cared for them whenever the family was away. I’ve helped educating them since the age of 12 weeks and went through all stages of adolescence with the little rascals. All three of them have a special place in my heart and they will be my first stop when this travel experience comes to an end. Even though both of us have more experience taking care of dogs, we have helped friends and family with cats whenever we had the chance to. If you choose us as sitters you can expect two young, responsible adults to take care of both your home and your animal/s with lots of love and passion. Also, we bring plenty of time with us due to us not working at all or only working part time! That means we are very flexible and can always prioritize your pet/s. We’re looking forward to meet you and your little family!!!
Hi My name is Susan. I am an Aucklander and I love to travel when I can. I gre…
Hi My name is Susan. I am an Aucklander and I love to travel when I can. I grew up always having cats and dogs as part of the family. When I was married and we bought our first house, having pets was a top priority. After 3 years we had 3 cats (Tabby, Tina and Kate) and 2 Beagles (Tony and Lucy). I have mainly worked in Computer and Project environments but after studying one year part time for an Animal Care certificate I worked 5 days a week in my normal job and 1 day at a well established and reputable Vet clinic in Remuera. By this stage I was divorced and the family consisted of the beagles, Tabby and me. I have also been a volunteer kennel assistant at SPCA. I am comfortable giving medication to pets and have looked after cats, dogs, birds, fish and rats. All of my animals have lived a happy and long life. Tony suffered from cancer later in his life but with care and chemo from VSG and at home he got a new lease of life and was with me for another 2 years of quality time. I no longer have pets of my own so I would really love the opportunity to care for yours, either outside of Auckland when I ready for a break or in Auckland for a 'staycation' I am mature, responsible, respectful and resourceful. My house sitting to-date has been through word of mouth or through Housesitters.co.nz and I haven't met an animal yet that I haven't got on with and enjoyed. Please check my references and feel free to contact my referees. I would love to meet you and your pets and have the opportunity to care for them and your home. Thanks Susan
Hello, my name is Allison, and I'm a solo traveler from China. I have a wealth o…
Hello, my name is Allison, and I'm a solo traveler from China. I have a wealth of experience caring for animals, having volunteered for three years at a stray animal rescue organization in China. Additionally, I frequently assist friends by taking care of their pets while they're away, showcasing my expertise in animal care and companionship. Cats and dogs always seem to gravitate towards me! Furthermore, I pride myself on being a very tidy and organized individual.
I am a budding writer (at this stage for pleasure), travelling around the countr…
I am a budding writer (at this stage for pleasure), travelling around the country gathering inspiration for stories, house and pet sitting is a perfect fit to help me to continue writing. My preference is for house sits that are of longer duration, and will consider other opportunities as well. As a previous home and pet owner, I know how important it is to have a home looked lived in and pets well cared for. My green thumb is not too bad either. I am happy to say "Hi" to your neighbours if you are friendly with them so they are happy with a new person in their neighbourhood as well. I have experience with cats and dogs, chickens the odd fish and one snail... I am very happy to have a pet curled up on my lap - if they want to! I will be writing from home, so there most of the day to keep pets company and well loved. I am an easy going, friendly person who is clean and tidy and appreciates a clean and tidy home to sit. I am security conscious and happy to water your plants as well. I look forward to meeting with you via Skype, WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger Video Calling (or if you Zoom, send me a link) to chat further. Current dates available for 2023: 7th November to 22nd December Warmest, Tracey
I am a 77 year old ex-South African. Retired but still doing some consulting, re…
I am a 77 year old ex-South African. Retired but still doing some consulting, remotely. Full driver's licence. I enjoy house-sitting - helping others, particularly with pets and garden so that they feel better about being away from home. I have been house-sitting, almost continuously since January 2023. So far, no problems with any of the pets! Walking dogs and throwing ball for them - especially the large ones. Cats usually end up on the bed (at my feet) I really don't mind. I see this as assisting owners while they are away so they do not have some of the problems (and costs) of boarding for their pets. Cats, dogs (including walks), birds, chooks, fish - all OK. Prepared to handle others as well as long as it is not too difficult. I am honest, trustworthy and loyal but the real expectation is that I will deal confidently and lovingly for your pets (and garden, if required). As far as possible, all actions will be based on the Terms and Conditions of the agreement, with the full understanding that where decisions need to be made in a hurry, these can only be based on expectations of a reasonable person under the circumstances. I only need a comfortable bed and the essential cooking facilities. Preferably uncapped internet - not that I watch movies but sometimes it is easier to use TV streaming if 'walkies' coincides with a program that I might like to watch. TV is therefore a 'nice-to-have'. I also need somewhere safe to park my car, preferably under cover. I look forward to speaking with you soon ... Liston (I am on WhatsApp)
Garth and I grew up in Africa - Zimbabwe to be exact and were blessed to have a …
Garth and I grew up in Africa - Zimbabwe to be exact and were blessed to have a wonderful life style which always included animals. We have been married for 40 years and really still rather enjoy each other. We have 2 adult girls and 7 beautiful grandchildren scattered all over the world. We recently retired early and decided to see more of this beautiful country we have called home for the last 20 years. We own our own house in Tauranga but are travelling around in our caravan so have rented it out. We were farmers in Zimbabwe so were lucky enough to have owned a variety of pets including Horses, dogs - both large (German Shepards, Labradors mainly) and small, cats, guinea pigs, angora rabbits, birds as well as a few others including a couple of wild ones & a pig. Cats have always been a constant in our home and we recently lost our little 19 year old cat so look forward to loving your pets for a little while. We are tidy and reliable and will treat your home as if it was our own and love your pets in your absence allowing you to relax and enjoy your holiday without worrying about them
Hello, my name is Nelly and my partners name is Mario, we are a young couple wit…
Hello, my name is Nelly and my partner’s name is Mario, we are a young couple with 3 years of relationship and together we´ve been traveling around all Mexico and at this moment we are in New Zealand knowing their culture. The reason why we are interested in being a housesitting, is because it’s a great opportunity for us to keep knowing new places, traveling and at the same time make a exchange for our services and have the responsibility for taking care of a house impeccable as if it were our own home, and also have the time to continue developing our online projects and saving some money in our expenses during the tine we are in NZ. Mario has the experience as a housesitting, for 2 years he was in charge of the administration care and cleanness (cleanness made by himself) of one in Merida Yucatan, Mexico, that has 5 rooms and at that time the rooms were rented for students. As a couple we had have the experience of renting a house and a department which we always kept impeccable and with the best care possible. We both consider ourselves as animal lovers, We had the responsibility of taking care of several dogs belonging to family and friends for a few weeks, due to the trust they have in us for the good care we give them, likewise, we have rescued a dog in the jungle of Riviera Maya, Mexico, who has a disability in one of her legs. We provide her a home and care, her name is Mochis and she is now on the care of Mario Parents, she is a very educated dog, we miss her a lot. You can expect from us complete responsibility and love for your home and your animals as if they were our own, considering and respecting 100% the tasks that will be assigned to us.
Hello! Chris and Rae here!! We are very careful and responsible people. An old…
Hello! Chris and Rae here!! We are very careful and responsible people. An older couple, semi retired, we have had house sitters in our home and have been very grateful for the way it was cared for. We want to do the same for you. Our Birman cat Coco - if she was still alive, would vouch for the love and attention any cat in our care would get. We miss her terribly. We want contact with other cats. We would like to stay in some areas in NZ and get to know them better. Especially by the water! - being sailing people..... We would love to take good care of your home and cat(s) or fish or well behaved dog - we love walking!!! - so that you have a carefree holiday. Maybe next year we will continue our travels around the world and visit our family - in the meantime we will look after yours while you travel.
Kia ora, My partner James and I are both primary school teachers in Wellington w…
Kia ora, My partner James and I are both primary school teachers in Wellington who are moving to Auckland for the first 6 months of 2024 to be closer to family before we head overseas to teach. We are staying with family instead of renting to save a bit before the move and would love the opportunity to house sit. We have both grown up around and lived in households with cats (we love cats and have always wanted our own but unable due to rental restrictions on pets), guinea pigs, fish, rabbits, chickens and dogs. I have had experience house sitting and looking after family members dogs, birds and chickens when they have gone away on various trips. We live a quiet lifestyle and enjoy relaxing at home. We believe we are respectful and trustworthy people who you can trust to care for both your home and pets so you can relax while you are away.
Hi I am a 35 year old female professional currently working in Christchurch as a…
Hi I am a 35 year old female professional currently working in Christchurch as a civil engineer. I am going on a sabbatical for January and February as I would like to take a break from everyday life and would like to travel around New Zealand. I absolutely love animals and my dream is to one day own a play farm. I had cats and dogs growing up and I am fully aware of the responsibilities of taking care of a pet. I get lots of energy and happiness from spending time with animals and therefore your pets will be very well looked after.
Hello I'm Tracey, I was thinking of traveling around New Zealand when I came ac…
Hello I'm Tracey, I was thinking of traveling around New Zealand when I came across the house sitting company so I thought what a wonderful idea I could still enjoy travel and house sit at the same time . I have a wide range of experience with all kinds of pets I'm a vegetarian I love hands on hard work . I've been raised with hard working, honest loving parents and if I'm chosen to look after your beautiful pets and lovely home every thing will be met with high standards. Kind Regards Trace
We are a healthy and fit couple in our late 60s, originally from The Netherlands…
We are a healthy and fit couple in our late 60s, originally from The Netherlands, who have recently sold our home. Currently we are waiting for our new apartment on the North Shore to be completed (expected settlement is June 2024), so looking after other people’s houses is a great way to bridge that period. Jos is retired, while Lucien still works as a software developer - mostly from home. We have always taken pride in our house, which was very obvious when the real estate agent who sold our current house remarked that she wished everybody staged their houses like we did. However, it was not even staged, and our house sold for a remarkably high price. We ran a Homestay for 6 years in Wellington, which was up and running 3 weeks after we moved in, so we know the importance of keeping a house clean, tidy and well presented! We have had dogs ourselves - Golden Retrievers for many years, and a sweet little Cavoodle for the last 12 years (who sadly passed away a few months ago) - and we look after the dogs and cats of our children from time to time, so we know how to care for animals, and are happy to care for yours. When you select us as your house sitters you can expect that we treat your house and belongings (and any animals) as if it is our own, with care, dignity and respect.
Hi, I've been back in Aotearoa since lockdown when I was visiting my parents an…
Hi, I've been back in Aotearoa since lockdown when I was visiting my parents and my return flight and visa for Myanmar were cancelled. I am a teacher, and was living in Yangon for 4 and 1/2 years, teaching Academic English at a partner school set up by UTS (Univ of Technology, Syd), and also NGOs. Before that... mostly Sydney, which was my base (until Covid) with long periods in China and a year in Mongolia. I love living with animals, and really miss not having been able to care for one of my own, be it a cat or a dog, due to my living situation and lifestyle. I'm pretty active, enjoying tramping, running, cycling and going to the gym. Reading, drawing and meditation are also important for me. I've started my first garden in decades - pretty exciting. I don't smoke. I am currently teaching migrants and refugees part time during term time, working online for MoH, and studying Te Reo Maori with TWOA. I spend a lot of time at home and have a flexible lifestyle. House sitting offers the chance to catch up with friends and activities in other regions. It's also a good opportunity to have some 'quiet' time for study, as I live in a house with other people. It's a great household, but it's just nice to mix it up. Long Caveat: The last animal to live under my roof was microscopic kitten, rescued from a drain in my street in Yangon - premature, malnourished and not yet weaned. 6 months later she was adopted by friends, Americans, who got her a kitty passport and were able to take her with them back to the US. It's not possible to bring animals to Aotearoa (or Australia) directly from Myanmar, even if I'd known that I'd be back living here. There's a pic of her in my profile. She's one of quite a few animals I've been privileged to 'rescue' over the years. Unfortunately the overall experience of living in places I've lived in though, has been one of disconcerting powerlessness that necessarily gives way to numb detachment. Thus I prize the instances where, with the help of others, I actually achieved something, however small. * Disclaimer: this form doesn't allow macrons
Hi our names are Maryna and Neil, We are close to retiring and feel it is our t…
Hi our names are Maryna and Neil, We are close to retiring and feel it is our time to discover the rest of the South Island in New Zealand and while doing that, do what we enjoy and that is looking after peoples pets and a little gardening while we at it. We immigrated here 11 years ago and have been living in the Catlins ever since so love to explore . As we do not have animals of our own (not by choice) this will also give us a great opportunity to enjoy other people's pets while we are on breaks. We are reliable and trustworthy and are managing a holiday park in the Catlins. This is a 24/7 entity and being in hospitality means we know what is expected from cleanliness and client communication. Neil is a handyman and extremely keen garderner so finds himself very busy most of the time. We both are pet lovers and with previous housesitting experience in London, South Africa and in the Catlins, we have done a lot of dog walking, cuddling cats and even looked after pigs, horses and chickens. We both love fishing and used to take our doggies with us (back in South Africa) so they could have a good run around, and when given the chance they would steal some of our catch! It would be our privilege to help home owners out by looking after their homes and taking care of their pets ( with lots of love) putting their minds at ease. We love to update owners at any time as to how things are going back home. Please feel free to contact our referees and ask any further questions you may want answered.
Hi, my name is Michelle. House sitting really appeals to me, it gives me variet…
Hi, my name is Michelle. House sitting really appeals to me, it gives me variety from my day to day schedule . An opportunity to visit different areas, towns and suburbs, that perhaps I haven't yet experienced. It is also like having a holiday away from home. Over the years I (and my two girls, now grown up and moved out) have had many pets, including cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, fish, and birds. Working with the Housesitting Company has given me a wealth of dog sitting experience. I am an extremely house proud person. I own my own home. I am fit and walk and cycle every day. I love the sea, and the beach. I am an honest, trustworthy and tidy person whom would love to be considered to care for your home and your pets. Thank you for taking the time to consider my profile and I hope to meet with you. Regards Michelle
Hello Allison and your Cavalier canine and Rag Doll Cat . Revel and I have been …
Hello Allison and your Cavalier canine and Rag Doll Cat . Revel and I have been house /property sitting with this House sitting company for many years. We have our own Base in Cambridge, NZ. Should you need your housesit extended or shortened, we are adaptable and have contingency plans i.e. if your international travel or personal circumstances change.. We have posted some recent pictures of our wonderful dogs and cats which include a Rag Doll and a Cavalier ! that have enjoyed our walks and rides in our Ford Ranger. Rev is a retired School Principal. . He has varied agricultural experience and Thoroughbred Racing and Breeding interests. He has a dog breeder and full Dog Owners' Licence. He is thoroughly competent in administering special canine dietary needs or medications. Our precious elderly labrador recently died so your House Sit in Orewa would provide us with much needed canine company. I have recently retired after 22 years as a Barfoot and Thompson property manager. We always respect our client's privacy and take care of their cherished property and pets. .We have loyal clients who re-book us through The House Sitting Company. We are currently House Sitting in Grey Lynn and would be very happy to meet with you. Please phone or email me for a chat. Our photo's include some of the amazing animals we have cared for: Zeus, Riley and Ted, Ozzy, Reko, Halo, LuLu ,Freddie and the marvellous Rotty Sasha. Felines too many to name. Allison, please contact us for a chat and to check our availability. Rev and Deb
I, Caroline Mundy, is a recently retired Civil/Structural engineer. I was born…
I, Caroline Mundy, is a recently retired Civil/Structural engineer. I was born and raised in Malaysia, but went to Britain for my tertiary studies. I graduated from Cardiff University with an honours degree in Civil and Structural Engineering and later gained a Masters degree in the same subject at Sheffield University. I am married to Chris Mundy, an editor at NZQA, Wellington. Chris and I grew up with pets in our families, and from this we gained a life-long love of animals. Over the years, we have had many different animals as pets, including a sheep which eventually died of old age!, a golden retriever, a duckling, rabbits, a weta and doves, all of which were much loved by us and our two children. We also adopted the school's cockatoo and axolotl during school holidays. We took our friend's cat to be with our family whilst they worked overseas. Sadly, our adorable all white cat named Pearl has passed away and we no longer have any pets. So, it would be really lovely to be able to look after someone else's pets. As we no longer have children living with us, we have more freedom to explore and travel to new places, which we both love doing. It also enables us to take a break from our rather busy lives by housesitting every now and then. Having pets with our accommodation is an added bonus to us. We are responsible and respectful people who want to help other families have peace of mind whilst they are away. We are friendly, trustworthy, do not smoke nor drink alcohol, are not party people and are Christians. Please look through our references and feel free to contact our referees, who will be more than happy to vouch for our character and our ability to look after pets and homes. We have joined the House Sitting Company not too long ago and have not done many house sits because we prefer weekends or short sits. This is because Chris still works full time and he would like to avoid taking too much leave for house sits where possible. We are both fully vaccinated. Yours sincerely Caroline and Chris Mundy References Graham Worthington Mike Fearn
Hi there. My name is Neryl. I have recently retired from work as a care giver in…
Hi there. My name is Neryl. I have recently retired from work as a care giver in a dementia unit at a care facility in Rotorua. I am currently travelling around NZ in my campervan and am looking forward to doing a few house sits along the way. From May to August 2023 I was in Australia house sitting for my son and his wife while they toured Europe. They have an adorable fluffy black and white cat which I had great pleasure in looking after while they were away. I have enjoyed the company of animals most of my life, mainly cats. I currently have a beautiful cat named Lucky. She is being looked after by my son and his family while I am away. I know how valuable our pets are to us and I will do my upmost to look after your pets with the same love and care as I do for my own pet cat, Lucky. .
We have sold our house in Riverhead Auckland and are looking to buy a new home …
We have sold our house in Riverhead Auckland and are looking to buy a new home but the market is quiet over the holiday period, we have had many years of dog ownership, showing and dog rescue work and have donated endless hours in our local community,I have been President of the local Riverhead Hall and I am President of the NZ Old English Sheepdog Club, my wife Jude has also served on these committees.We are currently house sitting and are available from the 22nd Jan, we are capable, fit and healthy and will treat your treasured home and pets with love and care, longer term preferred all areas.References available if required.
I am a young and active senior who retired at Christmas 2021, I had worked with …
I am a young and active senior who retired at Christmas 2021, I had worked with Ontario's largest Children's Mental Health Agency for 18 years. I am a non smoker and tea total (well coffee addict). I arrived in back NZ early 2022 after spending 19 years in Canada. My husband passed away last year. Quite the battle to get into MIQ to return home, with the lotto draw they installed !!! I am currently living with my son and daughter in law, and it would be nice to spend time away on the odd occasion. I house sat before leaving for Canada in Omokoroa and Mount Maunganui. One was an Avocado Orchard and they had 70 Parrots in aviaries on the property, such fun. I have been the proud owner of 5 rescue Old English Sheepdogs.. not all at the same time !!!! so I know about grooming. My last dog Boomer was 116lbs, (52.5kg) a big strong boy and the light of our lives. In 2020 we started to foster dogs brought up from Texas from the "high kill" pounds. Copper was our first, A Walker Coon Hound... never heard of them before and what a delight with his howl. I will leave your home as you left it though I do enjoy gardening and cleaning windows... My hobbies are reading, walking, knitting and TV..... I am a friendly person. get on with most people, I am the listener not the talker... I grew up in UK, came to NZ and then followed my son to Canada. Just went for a holiday and met my husband, tore up my ticket and stayed put....... I consider NZ home..... Recently I have house sat for dogs, cats, sheep and alpaca's, what fun they were .
I am an animal lover, affectionate and responsible person. English is my second…
I am an animal lover, affectionate and responsible person. English is my second language but I can follow instructions without problem. In my country of origin (Chile) I have worked for 11 years as a veterinarian, therefore I am the right person to care for and accompany your pets. I know how stressful it is for them to change their routines, which is why I can take care of them at home while you are away. See you
We are David and Adrienne Smith and are "active retirees ". We are a friendly, q…
We are David and Adrienne Smith and are "active retirees ". We are a friendly, quiet couple, non-smokers, who have travelled extensively both nationally and internationally so as to discover the beauty and complexity of this country and overseas, whilst caring for your home and pets. We are currently based at our home in Auckland, but are ready to travel whenever the opportunity arises. About us: David spent much of his early years on a farm in Matamata, before moving with his family to Auckland. He has worked for Air New Zealand, and its predecessor NAC, for many years as an airline pilot, both short and long haul and is now retired. David is involved in IT support for a couple of charity groups, which can be carried out anywhere there is internet connection. We do not need much internet - its mostly offline work. Adrienne, also retired, has worked as a nurse, teaching assistant and caregiver. She is a keen gardener and loves walking, crafts and reading. We are enjoying this next phase of life, exploring other parts of this beautiful country, and beyond. We recently chose to spend a year in the beautiful Bay of Plenty and then a year based in Christchurch. Now we have returned to Northern parts where we are continuing to care for your furred, finned and feathered families. Our gorgeous bi-colour ragdoll cat is no longer with us, leaving us free to care for your home and pets. We love pets and have significant experience caring for cats, dogs of various sizes and ages, and chooks, goats, cows, fish and birds. Even, on one occasion, an axolotl! As we have no work or family constraints, our two sons and their wives live and work from Auckland, we can offer dedicated service to caring for your home and pet(s) as we would our own. If cou can't get hold of us immediately, email us as we may be travelling out of cell coverage or overseas.
Kia Ora, We are Michelle and Pascal from Germany. Currently we are traveling ar…
Kia Ora, We are Michelle and Pascal from Germany. Currently we are traveling around NewZealand and we’re always looking for new experiences. On our way to find accommodation we found this app and thought it would be a great opportunity for us. We both love animals and would love to take care of your home and pets. I’m Michelle and I would describe myself as a happy person that is patient, active, loves animals and pays attention to detail. I’m Pascal and I would describe myself as an active person that likes to be outside. I’m responsible and I’m an animal lover. Me and my brother Pascal have a dog in Germany and we also had bunnies over the years. Our dog is a labrador and very active. We always play with her and take her on long walks. We know how to take care over cats as well. We took care over my friends cats when they went on vacation. Michelle also took care of her hostfamilies cat during her exchange year in the USA. We already have experience with housesitting in NewZealand. We had an housesit in Christchurch and we both loved it. We took care of an spaniel cocker and a lovely cat. We are confident that we have the skills and experience necessary to provide excellent care for your home and pets. If the homeowner chooses us as sitters they can expect kind, responsible and reliable people which are excited about the opportunity to care for your home and pets while you are away. We are available for full-time work. We are comfortable caring for pets of all sizes and we are comfortable caring for homes of all sizes. We are looking foward to be your pets sitters. Cheers, Michelle and Pascal
We consider ourselves active "young at heart" retirees and because we love all a…
We consider ourselves active "young at heart" retirees and because we love all animals we have chosen to become house sitters. We have had the pleasure of other sitters minding our home and would consider it a privilege to take care of someone else's home and beloved pets. My old cat required a daily diabetes injection and regular blood sugar tests so I am happy to carry out this if required. I love gardening so am happy to do any required. We will care for the owner's home as we would our own. My previous husband was a farmer and so I had many years of caring for a variety of animals, eg lambs, calves, horses, pigs etc. Peter and I will be very happy to be in a country area and care for the family's animals as needed.
Kia Ora, My name is Marama Mitchell and my Partner is Jack Baigent. We have two…
Kia Ora, My name is Marama Mitchell and my Partner is Jack Baigent. We have two children Tui is 7 years old and Kahu is 6 years old. I am a physiotherapist and Jack is a web designer and videographer. We all live in Tawa, Wellington. Jack, myself and the kids all love the outdoors, going for walks, parks and the beach. We enjoy exercising and enjoy walking so walking a dog(s) would not feel like a chore but would be welcomed company. Jack and I are responsible and reliable individuals who are excited about the opportunity to care for your home and pets while you are away. Jack and I have grown up with family cats and dogs and know how they are important members of the family. We have also looked after a variety of animals at Tui's Montessori pre-school. We don't have room for animals at our house but would love the children to experience what that would be like by caring for your pets. During our time living and studying in Auckland we used to house sit for a family friend who lived in Herne Bay. This included which looking after their dog Cappuccino. We loved it! We lived in a small apartment in the city, so it felt like such a treat staying in a Herne Bay house with a pool. We have never forgotten how special it was to look after someones home and pet and get the opportunity to explore a new area of Auckland. We would love to be able to share similar experiences with our children. I am confident that Jack and I can provide an excellent service. We are reliable, responsible and friendly. We will treat your home and pets as if they were our own. We are comfortable caring for pets of all sizes and comfortable caring for homes of all sizes. I look forward to hearing from you! Kind regards, Marama Mitchell
Hello, my name is Vanessa and I am a very house proud and reliable mature woman,…
Hello, my name is Vanessa and I am a very house proud and reliable mature woman, looking for a place with animals to look after whilst searching for an area I may be interested in living. I have been living up north in Kaiwaka on a farming station with many animals, sheep, cattle, working dogs, 2 inside pet dogs, 2 cats, fresh water fish and also have lived in Muriwai, Piha and on the on the north shore for just over 10 years, and I grew up and lived in Remuera. I also have lived in many places throughout New Zealand and over seas. I love and have owned a variety of animals, many cats, British blues, Maine Coons, Burmese, and dogs, Mastiff/lab cross, Staffordshire's, an English bull terrier, collies, Chihuahua and have even bred Bichon Frise's, as well as owned/bred horses and bred birds, cockatiels and budgies, guinea pigs, a pet rabbit and goldfish. Please have a look through my references and feel free to call the referees who will be more than happy to provide you with more information about my character and skills as a house sitter/pet minder. I would love to meet you and your pets and hope that you will consider me as your house sitter. I love to go walking daily so you can count on your beautiful pooch getting lots of exercise plus many cuddles and I am currently on a sabbatical from my work to study so am very flexible and available during daytime to keep them company Thank you Vanessa Stephenson
I'm a retired optometrist, living in a retirement village and would like a chang…
I'm a retired optometrist, living in a retirement village and would like a change of scene now and then. I'm well-travelled and have good reviews on Airbnb. I haven't house sat, but am a farmer's daughter, so familiar with dogs, sheep, cows and hens. I used to have pet lambs and had a couple of pet (wild) ducks for a while. We had numerous pets when my children were at home, including guinea pigs, rabbits, ducks, cats, lovebirds, tadpoles, a lamb and I remember looking after the school mice in the holidays. I have fed friends' animals and I have a cat at home. My interests are travel - I have 2 children in the US and have been to around 40 countries - computers, reading and music (to a lesser extent). I'm mainly interested in short stays. You can expect me to do what you need and leave your place as I found it.
Hello, I am an experienced house sitter with favourable referrals and love all a…
Hello, I am an experienced house sitter with favourable referrals and love all animals, but especially cats. Pets are always relaxed and happy in my care and they get lots of cuddles and attention. I am single and I live a very quiet life.Friendly, reliable, honest and uncomplicated. A New Zealand Citizen - a current & valid NZ Police clearance and a private security license. (C.O.A.) - (renewed since photo) I work as a full time security Supervisor at a leading learning institution in Mt. Albert Auckland and I live on campus. I am fully trained in Health & safety/fire prevention, property protection (care of buildings and assets) In my job I interact almost daily with the local NZ Police and am well known to them. Being of quiet nature and living on Campus permanently, I enjoy housesitting as a means to enjoy pets and nice homes and changes to my environment. I like to stay in and watch TV or read a good book. My other passtimes are nature photography, Palaentology (fossil collecting), caring for animals, general garden work, reading the good book, watching history documentaries and any thing wildlife related. Some would call me boring - but I am just quiet, honest, clean living & very tidy. I very much respect other people's property & possessions and their privacy. I don't drink alcohol or smoke and am very energy conscious meaning I never leave unnecessary lights on and don’t use dishwashers and heaters and fans unnecessarily . I use a toaster, one hotplate and a microwave. I like to experience different areas within Auckland Council region but have welcomed a few opportunities to housesit out of Auckland, especially rural areas, having spent most of my youth school holidays on a relatives farm in South Africa. I am familiar with the primary care of cats, dogs, horses, sheep, pigs, cows, poultry, birds, rabbits, guinea pigs, fish, reptiles and rodents. When looking after homes and pets I care for them them as I would my own, and don't have visitors. I have found that pets prefer this and also that remaining 'at home' on the property is the best security for your home & pets that I can give, - which is why people have a house sitter in the first place. I understand the need for absolute trust in a housesitter and am very aware of peoples concerns when leaving their homes and pets in my care. Being mature,fit & healthy, quiet yet competent, I will be a calming companion to your pets and will respect your home & belongings as though they were my own. My security job of 15 years in a large learning institution in Mt. Albert requires absolute trust and competence and also means I have a reputation to maintain. I am easily contactable and traceable and well known to the local Police who I interact with regularly in my job. This should serve as assurance that your home, pets, garden, garage,house plants, cars and all of your assets will be safe and secure in my care. Please see referrals on my House sitters profile and have a look at my facebook page - pretty much sums me up. I welcome calls or texts at any time that suits you with a view to interview at your convenience. kind regards, Clive
Greetings! I am an enthusiastic and dedicated individual with a passion for anim…
Greetings! I am an enthusiastic and dedicated individual with a passion for animals, and I believe that my unique background and genuine love for pets make me an excellent choice as your trusted pet sitter. Growing up on a charming farm in South Africa provided me with invaluable hands-on experience caring for a diverse range of animals, including dogs, cats, birds, bunnies, turtles, and hamsters. My upbringing instilled in me a deep sense of responsibility and respect for all living creatures. Living on a farm required me to develop a keen understanding of each animal's specific needs, from the playful energy of dogs to the gentle care required by birds and the affectionate attention that cats crave. This diverse exposure has equipped me with a versatile skill set to cater to the unique requirements of different pets. Having always been surrounded by furry, feathery, and scaly companions, my love for animals extends beyond mere care – it's a genuine connection that goes beyond the basics of feeding and walking. I take joy in creating a comfortable and nurturing environment for pets, ensuring their well-being and happiness in every interaction. My approach to pet sitting is characterized by patience, attentiveness, and a genuine desire to make each animal feel loved and secure. In addition to my hands-on experience, I am a highly organized and reliable individual. I understand the importance of maintaining routines, providing timely meals, administering medications if needed, and ensuring that pets feel a sense of familiarity and comfort in their surroundings. I am also adept at recognizing signs of distress or discomfort, allowing me to address any concerns promptly and effectively. As your pet sitter, I am committed to going above and beyond to meet the individual needs of your furry friends. I take pride in creating a bond with each pet under my care, treating them as if they were part of my own family. Whether it's a game of fetch, a cozy cuddle session, or a leisurely stroll, I am dedicated to providing the companionship and care that your pets deserve. Choosing me as your pet sitter means entrusting your beloved animals to someone who understands the importance of their well-being, and I am confident that my genuine love for animals and my practical experience make me the perfect candidate to ensure a positive and nurturing experience for both you and your furry companions.
My wife, Annette, and I (John) are both retired. We are both looking forward to…
My wife, Annette, and I (John) are both retired. We are both looking forward to travelling the country in our retirement and Housesitting would suit us as we will have a limited budget for accommodation. We don't have pets currently but have experience with Dogs and Cats. We moved in to town 7 years ago, previous to this we lived on 3 different lifestyle blocks over 16 years where we had Sheep and Chickens. During that time we also raised a Cow and a Goat. :) We keep our own House very tidy and would take the same care with any house we stayed in. We would love the opportunity to take care of your house and pet.
Hello there, My name is Donna and I'm a 60 year old mother of three children. I…
Hello there, My name is Donna and I'm a 60 year old mother of three children. I grew up in the Hutt Valley and have spent most of my life in the Wellington/Wairarapa area. For the past 10 years, I've been a healthcare assistance at a number of retirement villages in the Wellington region. While not working, I enjoy spending time with my grandchildren, going for bush walks and reading a good novel. I've previously done the odd house sit for friends and family, however with my children having all now left home and coming up to retirement, I'm keen to look at housesitting more frequently. I love animals and our family has all grown up with both cats and dogs. Since a young age, we owned family dogs with the first being Budda who was a Lab x Dobberman and the most recent being Bella who was a Border Collie x Irish Settler. I understand it can be stressful for pet/house owners when they go away to not have someone watching over their homes or keeping their pets company. I get a real buzz out of helping people and providing reassurance that when they go away, they're pets/house will be in good hands. I'm aware that all pets have their own individual needs and am respectful and accepting of these. I consider myself to be a reliable, responsible and trustworthy person. I can't wait to look after your pets and house and look after them as if they were my own. Chat soon. Donna
Kia Ora, Ryan here; looking forward to meeting you and those lovely pets of you…
Kia Ora, Ryan here; looking forward to meeting you and those lovely pets of yours! I'm somewhere in my 40's. Stopped counting at 39 and no one saw me turn 40 as I was middle of nowhere on the coast of Cambodia. I grew up with labs and cats and have house sat for many people over the years. People who's pets I still know by name on sight. If you have horses too I'm qualified as far as to say I can put their feed out each night and give them a rub on the nose. Maybe a sneaky carrot if they are well behaved. I travel around NZ a lot and as a run my own online business I am flexible with both time and location. This means I can often travel depending on your needs and stay as long as needed. Housesitting enables me to move around New Zealand experiencing different little pockets of this beautiful country of ours. I am responsible, respectful, and professional. To get a feel for how I conduct myself you may want to view some of the well over 650+ online reviews for my business. How I treat my clients is how I conduct myself in general; honest, thorough, and detail focused. Your home and pets are in good hands with me. You can except your home (and pets) returned to you in the same condition you left it (them) in. Please also have a look through my references if you wish and feel free to call anyone of them. I have housesat for these people often. I must be doing something right to keep getting asked back. I'm new on here (the housesitting company) however have been housesitting for 7 years or so now for my own regular contacts. My most regular house-sitting engagement involves caring for 2 horses, 2 cats, and a dog called Jimmy! I would also make myself available, obviously, to meet on the phone or in person if you were considering me to house and pet sit for you. I look forward to meeting you, Ryan Ambler.
I am a well organised & respectful person & very reliable/trusting after 31 year…
I am a well organised & respectful person & very reliable/trusting after 31 years in the international banking & finance industry & private consultancy space. I am now working on a NZ Government (MFAT) international aid & development programme since November 2020 that covers 12 countries across the Pacific. I lived & travelled overseas for almost 20 years & returned to NZ in mid 2020 during the midst of Covid & am now double vaccinated & double boosted as well. I have the utmost integrity while maintaining a solid moral compass & set of values. I am also an avid & long-term part time student & I am in the throes of completing my PhD qualification by 2024. I/we are interested in house sitting because I love travel & visiting new places after having travelled & worked overseas in many countries since the mid 1990s. I have house sat for many personal friends & work colleagues in the past including pet minding including a few housesitting assignments with the Housesitting Company now under my belt ranging from 10 days up to 6 weeks (which I am undertaking as I write this). The range of animals is also extensive & has included dogs, cats, goats & even kuni kuni pigs while I have also been charged with administering medicine. I come from a rural & farming background & so I am very comfortable & accustomed to being around animals of all shapes & sizes & descriptions. My hobbies include study, travel, health & fitness, fishing, diving, hunting & most outdoor & water activities. You can rest assured that any required tasks of me during a house sit will be fully complied with including pet minding & that your property will be in exactly the same pristine condition as you left it with all agreed rules respected. My partner, Evangeline, flies in & out from/to overseas as she is working offshore & so there may be the odd occasion when she will accompany me on a house sit if she is NZ at the time but I will advise you should this be the case.
Campbell and Sheridan are a quiet, active, mature couple who have retired from t…
Campbell and Sheridan are a quiet, active, mature couple who have retired from teaching and midwifery. In the past we have owned a small lifestyle block on which we ran dry stock, raised calves, tendered to our chickens. Our black Labrador, Luke enjoyed farm life along with his pal Smoky our cat which out lived him by reaching the grand age of 18. Presently we are pet free due to a clause we have in a crosslease agreement forbidding animals. However we frequently look after our daughters family dog Mia an anxious Labradoodle and a frisky cat called Misty. Campbell and Sheridan haven enjoyed their experiences looking after these much loved pets and would feel privileged to look after your treasured pets. We are home owners ourselves and are aware of the responsibilities of keeping your home clean and tidy. We have done, two year long teacher exchanges to the UK and Canada. House and car exchange was part of the deal. Air BNB house owners have given us excellent reviews following our stays at their properties. We are looking forward to exploring the outdoors in different parts of NZ while taking good care of your home and animals. Your instructions would be followed and regular updates given about your pets wellbeing. Thank you for taking the time to read our profile.
As a previous home owner I understand how important it is to care after a home. …
As a previous home owner I understand how important it is to care after a home. Furnishing a home can be costly so I always make sure when house sitting that I'm always cautious of peoples belongings. There's nothing worse than a carpet stain!! But I make sure this sort of thing never happens. I'm a single 40 year old business owner and before getting back into the property market I've decided to do housesitting for the rest of the year. I've looked after both cats and dogs in the past. I am very tidy and respectful and love animals! Open to any questions you may have about me! Look forward to hearing from you.
Hi I'm Kim. I'm an environmental scientist working in sustainability for an ener…
Hi I'm Kim. I'm an environmental scientist working in sustainability for an energy company, I work fully remotely so I'm mostly home Mon - Fri. My work sometimes includes travel to locations such as Auckland, Wellington, central Nth Island and the Otago. When I do that I like to house sit as I prefer to live like a local rather than stay in hotels, it also gives me the added bonus of fur babies which I love. My husband and I live in Christchurch with our Burmese fur baby Cookie who truly rules our life in a good way. In some locations when I'm travelling for work I go into the office occasionally, ie in Auckland. We are active outdoors people, love trail running, tramping, surfing and biking. We are often trusted to house sit for friends and neighbors when they are away, and we're are experienced and happy to look after small and large animals. I have also had quite a few dogs in my life over the years, fox terriers and border collies when growing up and later in life larger dogs. At the moment we just have Cookie but I doggie sit for friends quite often. As I work remotely I'm home most of the day, I like to get up early leaving time in the afternoons to get outside for exercise or exploring. If you have animals that require a bit of exercise that suits me perfectly as I like to get out for a walk / run. I've been house / pet sitting for friends and family for years and have loved the experience of exploring different locations and getting to know different fur babies. I will take care of your loved fur baby and your home as my own.
Hello My name is Andrea I have been house/pet sitting for over seven years with…
Hello My name is Andrea I have been house/pet sitting for over seven years with a two year break for the covid travel restrictions. Most of my clients to date have been in the wider Auckland area. Most houses have had cats and/or dogs, a few fish and chickens and some no pets at all. All have their own special characters! I am pleased to say that most have been referrals and repeat clients. Professionally I was a banker for 30 years in the Waikato and Auckland then moved into the book industry ten years ago. I worked in a Ponsonby bookshop for several years and then for a book distribution business. I am now working independently from home. I love to read, obviously. I am a keen embroiderer very involved in several groups at local and national level. I am pragmatic and careful by nature, security and privacy conscious. My goal is to preserve your pets routine and to ensure you can travel with no concerns about what is happening at home. Over the years I have grown very fond of some of my regular four-legged clients and enjoyed vicariously the travels of the two-legged ones.
My children and I lived on a 10 acre block in Waimauku for several years and car…
My children and I lived on a 10 acre block in Waimauku for several years and cared for a variety of animals including cats, dogs, hens, sheep, cows, and the occasional rabbit and duck! Because of Geoff's years spent at sea his opportunities to care for pets have been limited, but in his younger years his family owned cats, dogs and budgies. Geoff and I spend the summer months,October through to April, in New Zealand, which is when we are available for house sitting. We have a yacht berthed in Penang, Malaysia, and we are there during New Zealand's winter months. Geoff has spent nearly 13 years cruising in South East Asia, and I joined him in 2012. Geoff is a shipwright and is capable of servicing a wide range of appliances, machinery etc.He served in the New Zealand navy for 8 years and after leaving he worked as a commercial diver whilst building his first yacht. After sailing for many years in the Pacific, Australia, Africa and Europe, he settled in Brisbane, where he set up his shipwright business. He then built his second yacht and set sail for South East Asia. My previous working life involved a variety of positions, including working as a supervisor in a childcare centre in Waimauku, Auckland, and then as a sterile services technician at North Shore hospital in Auckland. I have two sons who live in the Netherlands and Belgium, and 1 grandson. Because of our lifestyle on the yacht we are organised and tidy in our habits. We enjoy exploring new environments, so house sitting promises to be a great way to meet new people, have some much-needed interaction with animals again, and reunite us with different parts of our country after being away for so many years. Although we are away from New Zealand at times, we are always able to participate in video calls via either Skype or What's App.
Hi! My partner Alev and I are on the journey of saving for our first home togeth…
Hi! My partner Alev and I are on the journey of saving for our first home together. House sitting is a great option for us as we both love variety and spending time with animals. We consider it an honor to be given the custodial responsibilities of someone else's home and pets. Alev is from Istanbul, the city of cats, so she has a natural affinity and affection for cats and all animals for that matter. I'm the favorite of my family's pets Badger and Poppy ( a tempestuous but gorgeous rescue cat and a mischievous but, ever-faithful Sweedish Vallhund) I am an artist and I also work as a handyman. Alev is an architect working for a company in the city. We love nature and gardening and planting our own fruit and vegetables. We are both clean and tidy and have an appreciation for the space we live in. We will make sure that your house is well looked after. We have been house sitting for a while now and, we are thrilled by the experience of meeting different animals each time. Each animal is a new friend for us and we are enjoying getting to know their individual characters. Looking forward to meeting you and your lovely pets :)!
Hello my name is Dave! I am a very healthy and fit retired builder/joiner. For…
Hello my name is Dave! I am a very healthy and fit retired builder/joiner. For 30 years I ran my own building and joinery company. I have been living in Australia and have recently returned as the heat was too much for me! My lovely wife passed away a few years ago after 47 years of marriage. As I am on my own I feel housesitting would be a wonderful way for me to meet new people and see a little bit of New Zealand. House sitting is such a wonderful win-win for all parties involved and since I have no ties, I am able to have the pleasure of helping homeowners go away, care for their beloved pets and home, whilst being able to explore my own 'back yard'. House sitting will also allow me to decide more of the region of New Zealand I want to purchase a property in, in the future. I am currently living with my twin sister in Paraparaumu and helping her look after her two Jack Russells. I have three sons and four wonderful grandchildren. I have always owned German Shepherds throughout my life as they are my favourite breed and such a great natured dog. I have also owned cats as well. I am a keen gardener and also enjoy fishing and snooker. Thank you for taking the time to consider my profile and I believe that with my experience throughout life, I would be of great help to any homeowner needing care for their pets and home. Warmest, David.
Hi, were Alesha and Adam! We are looking for housesits to keep us busy until we …
Hi, we’re Alesha and Adam! We are looking for housesits to keep us busy until we housesit for Alesha’s family for 6 months. Alesha is from the North Shore and Adam is from East Auckland and we both grew up being around and loving animals. In our spare time we enjoy going for walks, going out to eat, watching movies, travelling and riding all kinds of bikes! We are experienced housesitters, who are trustworthy, respectful and tidy. You can expect us to look after your home and your pets like they are our own. We will be overseas for Christmas and New Years, but have availability before then and afterwards.
Hi there, My name is Laura, I am originally from Brazil and have been living i…
Hi there, My name is Laura, I am originally from Brazil and have been living in New Zealand for almost 8 years now. I am a digital marketer passionate about communicating/connecting with people. I am well-organized and understand the importance of maintaining a clean and tidy living space. I believe that a neat environment contributes to a sense of peace and well-being, both for you and your pet. I'm a responsible and reliable person with a love for animals. I had a few pets when growing up, including a pitbull crossbreed, and she was our best friend and companion at home, so I understand the love and care they require. I have lived in a flat for 4.5 years with an amazing cat called Pango. He was my daily dose of joy, and I loved snuggling with him in bed. Even though we now live in separate houses, I continue to look after him and house-sit for my friends whenever needed. During my time off, you'll find me exercising, enjoying the outdoors, reading, watching some movies or catching up with friends. I value the balance between personal well-being and social connections. I'm here to bring you and your pet a fun and stress-free house-sitting experience. You can count on me to keep your house in order and provide plenty of belly rubs and playtime for your furry companion. I'll make sure your pet feels right at home while you're away and that they receive the same level of love and attention, making sure they feel safe and loved in their familiar surroundings. Please don't hesitate to reach out if there's anything else you'd like to know. Looking forward to hearing from you soon! Warm regards, Laura.
Greetings Home and Pet Owners, Please allow me to introduce myself. My name is …
Greetings Home and Pet Owners, Please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Norman Ronald Mcfadyen. I was born and raised in Northumberland. My father and his ancestors came from the Isle of Mull, my mother’s from Northern Ireland. My accent is hard to place, as I have travelled extensively in my life and have had to learn to modify my accent over the years, to be comprehensible to others. I am a very friendly and gregarious soul, who loves the company of both people and animals. I have worked in mental health for over 30 years; initially, as a psychiatric nurse and later as a mental health clinician and therapist. I have also worked in performing arts for nearly as long, as a professional actor mainly. These days, I combine my love of theatre and education to teach others some successful strategies, to navigate the bumpy paths of life. I do a little bit of homeschool teaching and I am an instructor at the New Zealand Stage and Screen combat school in Birkenhead. I came back home to New Zealand in March 2020, after having lived back in the UK for a couple of years, looking after my father. I came back to Auckland for my son’s wedding and found myself marooned due to the Covid lockdown. My father died shortly after I arrived and therefore I have no need to go back in the UK. My life and living is very flexible as a single man of 54 years of age. I enjoy playing my ukulele and singing every day and have a successful Christmas business, portraying Father Christmas himself. I have had pets all my life, both cats and dogs, when living in my own property. Since being marooned here in 2020, I have missed them dearly. I am not in a position to have my own pets, due to uncertainty going forward. I would be more than delighted to spend my time with your loved ones in the meantime. I look forward to hearing from you in the near future. Kind Regards, Norman
Hi, my name is Marion I am 31 years old and I come from France. I have been livi…
Hi, my name is Marion I am 31 years old and I come from France. I have been living in Auckland for the last 8 years and would like to discover more of the country while saving for a house by house-sitting. I have a busy job and I work from home which give me the opportunity to look after your pet. I love animals, particularly cats and dogs but I am also good with chickens, rabbits, mice... I have been looking after all sorts of cats and a few breeds of dogs : poodles, husky, fox terrier, labradors... I think I am nice and tidy person, very caring and I also love gardening! I have been house-sitting a few houses in Auckland for friends and relatives recently and actually love it! Apparently they are super happy too ;-)
Hi there. My name is Ruth. I am semi-retired, fit and active. I have had dogs an…
Hi there. My name is Ruth. I am semi-retired, fit and active. I have had dogs and later also cats and chickens all my life. I am confident handling large dogs as I frequently have my son and daughter-in-law's two Labradors to stay for weeks at a time. I'm a keen gardener and am happy to do any gardening work while housesitting. I also have a passion for restoring/renovating old houses and so confident about tackling any issues that may arise with your home while you are away. I spent most of my paid working in the health and social sector. I no longer go out to work, but continue to work from home researching, writing and advocating in my specialist areas. This means I would be at home most of the time to care for your pets and keep them company. I hope that you will consider entrusting me with your house and pets while you are away and look forward to meeting you. Kind regards Ruth
Hi, my name is Morgan. I am a friendly, gentle and caring individual who enjoys …
Hi, my name is Morgan. I am a friendly, gentle and caring individual who enjoys business/ property investing, reading and coffee. I am a property manager who enjoys houses and caring for them. I would love a change of scenery and to help fund my new start up business where I can save on rent. I often house sit my mums place when I check on a couple properties I manage in Christchurch and thoroughly enjoy it (I reside in Auckland). I adore animals and caring for them especially being outdoors. In the past I have had a cat and my mum has a dog so having pets around is very comfortable for me. I like to keep the property immaculate and to ensure all tasks are completed and animals are happy. I enjoy living an active, clean and positive way of life and would love to be your next house sitter. Look forward to connecting soon.
Life is one big adventure! I like to be kept busy; I love to travel, discoveri…
Life is one big adventure! I like to be kept busy; I love to travel, discovering out of the way places, meeting new people & embracing life. But my family pets have always been a top priority. House sitting offers some exciting opportunities, but more specifically it will provide me with the pleasures of 'adopting' your family pets, if only for a short time. (And, I certainly miss not having my own pet to care for). There has always been a cat or dog (or both) in the house and then there have been the children's tropical fish, German rat, guinea pigs, rabbits, and birds! We've even had a couple of cats 'adopt' us! I also volunteered for 18 months at a bird rescue centre a few years ago which was a very rewarding experience. From a young age until her early 20s, I also used to spend a lot of time at my aunt & uncles farm where they had a dairy herd, goats and a chicken run. Animals have always featured in my life. I have been fortunate to have had some wonderful House & pet sitting opportunities over the past 3 years (with a global house sitting company) looking after dogs, cats, guinea pigs, rabbits, chickens and birds - most of these sits were while I was based in the UK. I'm now cutting back on my time away from NZ and, after hearing very positive comments about The Housesitting Company, have decided to join so that I can focus more on NZ sits. I'd be delighted to look after and love your family pets and I will take excellent care of your home. It's a responsibility that I take seriously and I hope you might consider me to look after your precious fur babies and your home while you are away.
We live in a motorhome and have housesat at a few homes which has been very succ…
We live in a motorhome and have housesat at a few homes which has been very successful. John has bred and shown dogs for 9 years and I grew up and had cats over many years. We have had positive feedback from homeowners as we have kept gardens tidy and get satisfaction from leaving a home cleaner than when we arrived. We keep good health and love exploring new areas.I am known to walk for many miles and we have our own bikes. We have only ever had dogs and cats but wouldn't be averse to looking after something different.
Hello, we are a middle aged, tidy and responsible professional couple (teachers)…
Hello, we are a middle aged, tidy and responsible professional couple (teachers). We look forward to house sitting during our NZ wide travel plans from December through to April 2024, after 3 years away working. We love animals and between us have a wide range of pet care experience. We are non-drinkers and non-smokers and will endeavor to take the best care of any house, property and pets we are charged with. Both of us have cared for a range of pets throughout our lives including cats, dogs, turtles and fish and more and we will care for your home and pets as if they are our own for the duration of a sit. We like to walk and explore our natural surroundings, listen to and play/ sing music, plants and gardening and cooking great food. We enjoy our own company and like to relax and converse and believe we'd make great conscientious and trustworthy house-sitters . Thanks and kind regards, Brent & Ajeng
You can be sure your house and pets are in great, trustworthy hands with a polic…
You can be sure your house and pets are in great, trustworthy hands with a police constable (Shannon) and a self employed graphic designer (Karen). We love exploring different parts of New Zealand and love animals so would welcome the opportunity to look after your house and pets. We are both non smokers, in our 40s and don't have children so have a lot of flexibility to travel when we choose. We are experienced cat owners to 2 pampered pets but also love dogs and would love to look after those as well.
Hi, my name is Petria and I am working in a job where I can work remotely from a…
Hi, my name is Petria and I am working in a job where I can work remotely from anywhere in the country so I am looking to explore more of New Zealand by housesitting! I am from NZ but only moved back a couple years ago after a long stint in Australia. I have done some housesitting previously and have been housesitting through NZ for the past few months and enjoy being able to experience new places without having a find a hotel and also enjoy giving someone else the peace of mind their place and pets are being looked after while they are away. I am clean and tidy and love to have some form of routine in my day to day so your pets routines shouldnt be too disrupted. I have looked after my own animals in the past as well as housemates pets, friends pets while they are away and also while I have housesat. You can expect to come back to a nice tidy house with everything the way you left it if I was your housesitter :)
We are Taz and Rosie, we have been living in Nee Zealand since July 2022. Rosie …
We are Taz and Rosie, we have been living in Nee Zealand since July 2022. Rosie is an NZ citizen and Taz is here on a partnership visa. We work in the summer on festivals and events in management roles for glamping companies and in the off season we have been working as landscapers/gardeners with Taz doing some building work also. We travel in our campervan to jobs over the summer so housesitting would be ideal for us to see more new places in New Zealand or to take some more relaxed days between jobs. Taz has had family dogs at home his whole life and studied Animal Management at college. He has cared for dogs, cats, reptiles; lizards including large lizards like bosc monitors, some snake experience, rats, hamsters and chickens. Taz rescued a dog in the UK in 2014 and raised him with friends who he lives with now. Rosie has had cats as family pets her whole life as well as small tropical fish. I have cared for dogs of friends/family over the last 10 years including becoming a main guardian for Tazs dog after we met in 2020. Other family pets have been horses and pigs which I have some experience providing care for. With the right instruction ahead of time we are comfortable with almost any animal! We have both house sat previously for friends and family in the UK and have house sat 3 times in NZ most recently being July 2023. This has covered stays of 2 days to 3 weeks with care for dogs with a range of needs (nervous dogs, walking routines etc). A homeowner can expect that we are a clean, tidy and responsible couple. We love animals and would be more than happy to have a routine during our stay that supports their wellbeing, be it extra fusses or walks! We also understand that there is a lot of trust allowing someone to stay in your home space and would treat your home with the utmost respect.
Hi there! We have sold our lifestyle block, dream home and animals, preferring …
Hi there! We have sold our lifestyle block, dream home and animals, preferring to travel and the company of new friends. We are currently undecided about our final destination but looking forward to the journey. We resigned from our jobs in November 2015 and have spent the last 4 years + travelling the world and house sitting. We have enjoyed the hospitality of many kind, like minded people across the world, have wonderful memories and enjoyed finding our way in new lands and communities. We love life, people, animals, good wine, good coffee, good food and great company. Our pet-caring experience is extensive and varied - dogs (large & small, rescue), cats, fish, ponies, sheep, quails, chickens etc. If you have pets, be assured that we truly appreciate the security they feel with a familiar schedule/exercise/playtime routine and promise you that your customs, requirements and feeding schedule will be adhered to. However, we know from experience, it's not just animals who can suffer from separation anxiety! To remedy this we send regular updates of your pets. We are practical people and as experienced house sitters are used to dealing with a wide variety of issues - blown fuses, power outages, water issues, pools, security, etc. In summary: - - We offer honesty, reliability and commitment. - We guarantee security-conscious, respectful care of your property. - We assure you that your pets will have plenty of attention and loving company whilst you are away. We are always keen to Skype, Whatsapp or Messenger to get to know you and answer any important questions.. We very much look forward to hearing from you. Police checks and additional international references are available on request. Warmest, Jenny and Peter.
We are a family of 4+1 - Mum, Dad, 2x daughters aged 16 and18 years (our 18 yo w…
We are a family of 4+1 - Mum, Dad, 2x daughters aged 16 and18 years (our 18 yo will most likely not join us). We would like to have a holiday with the comforts of home including a pet to come home to. We have a Mini Schnauzer named Ollie who is 3 years old. We walk him daily on the beach or park and socialise him with other dogs as much as possible. My sister also has a Mini Schnauzer x Lowchen so they would dogsit for us while we are away. We love dogs and cats and would treat them like we do our own. Chris was brought up with cats and his family and a few friends own cats which we have fed and looked after while they have been away over the years. If you choose us as a sitter you can be sure we will take good care of your pets and your house/garden like it is our own.
I am currently running my yoga online business from home and travelling around N…
I am currently running my yoga online business from home and travelling around New Zealand filming my yoga classes, along the way I’m also taking a holiday as my children are all grown up, I’d love to stay in new towns around nz to experience the beauty within each town. I’m tidy and clean and lead a peaceful life. I love cats and dogs, my own have sadly passed on and I miss them so much. I would care for your home as if it was my own and be a lovely friend and care for your pets should you have them. I adore cats, I’m a cat lover but I also love dogs as I had a very athletic, both adventurous and laid back massive golden retriever Max, he went every where with me as we both loved to be out and about, equally he was happy to stay home and chill with me when I was at home.
We are a retired couple and have been married for 48years we have all time in th…
We are a retired couple and have been married for 48years we have all time in the world to help out with house sitting, we love pets such as dogs, cats, birds etc, we love travel and seeing the sights around our beautiful country and this is what has encouraged us to house sit for other families and respect their home as they were our own, we have house sat before for friends and look forward to the forth coming challenge. Michele my wife worked for many years as a caregiver in rest homes and hospitals she loves to keep a nice neat tidy home and loves to sing go for long walks and gardening, I Gordon when I was a carpenter/Builder and Textile worker in full time work I cared for and raced pigeons for 14 years and was treasurer for the Wanganui Pigeon Flying Club also love gardening, and renovating houses, we have had many cats over the years but our Cavalier King Charles was our baby for 12 and a half years finally passing away with cancer. As I was growing up I was brought up with many animals such as Dogs, Cats, Chickens, Ducks, small birds they were always pleasure to care for. My wife Michele was raised on a dairy farm with farm dogs and loved feeding the calves. We are looking forward to house sitting and caring for other peoples pets.
I am a single Mature Woman with with adult children who are happily living their…
I am a single Mature Woman with with adult children who are happily living their own lives in Hamilton and Auckland. I worked for many years in the Hair and Beauty industry as a Hairdresser and Beauty therapist. I have owned business and employed staff in the past. I now work remotely for a septic tank cleaning company doing telemarketing and database management. During the Covid lockdown I revived my crafting stills creating some interesting upcycling projects. I had been asked by friends to housesit and care for their pets. It seemed a natural progression to I chose to housesit in anticipation of travelling and I joined an international housesitting site, meeting some fabulous people whilst in the UK in 2018. Many of these people I am still in contact with. On my return to New Zealand my desire to travel remained so I continued to move around seeing more of our beautiful Aotearoa. Among the animals I have cared for cats both indoor and outdoor, dogs large and small young and old, chickens ducks and fish and also some livestock. Returning to housesits many times means I have developed some great friendships with both the animals and their owners, and also in some cases neighbors and friends in communities. I look forward to meeting you your animals and experiencing the area that you call home.
Hi...I am retired and a widow. At present am house sitting a life style block s…
Hi...I am retired and a widow. At present am house sitting a life style block so shift sheep, collect eggs, use ride on mower, and garden. This is due to finish in the next few months so am looking for a new adventure. I have two children who both life in London. I enjoy walking. And watching sports.
Steve and I have been married for almost 42 years and are semi-retired parents a…
Steve and I have been married for almost 42 years and are semi-retired parents and grandparents. We are young at heart and enjoy spending time with our family, grandchildren, and friends. Steve is a part time IT contractor and often works from home. I also work part time, as a self employed private house cleaner. Working part time gives us both the freedom to enjoy not only our hobbies and interests but the grandchildren as well - we often pick them up from school and spend time together. Steve & I both have several different hobbies and interests that we enjoy when we have the chance. I enjoy reading, listening to music, knitting, English paper piecing, hand quilting, and cardmaking. Steve has a great interest in NZ Railway History, railway modelling, listening to music, and gardening. We both enjoy an active lifestyle - anything that involves walking - as well as visiting local garage sales and markets. We have housesat for family and cared for their pets, and we have had cats & birds almost all of our married life. We have been dog sitting our grandchildrens’ wee dog on several occasions over the last 2 years. As a homeowner you can expect us to totally respect and care for your home and property and as a private housecleaner and a self confessed perfectionist you would be coming home to a clean and tidy house at the end of your time away.
Hi, we are Tracey & Mick - both self employed work from home professionals. Trac…
Hi, we are Tracey & Mick - both self employed work from home professionals. Tracey is a weight loss consultant & Mick an IT consultant. We are parents of 4 adult children & are a blended family. We have no pets at present and decided not to, to allow us to travel more easily. Previously we had 9 chickens - our 'other children'. We love animals and have had experience with our own cats (5), rabbit, guinea pigs, chickens and a Labrador dog (Abby). We even got to look after Sea Monkeys for one of our boys. One of our boys has Purebred American Bulldogs & we love visiting & playing with them. In the recent Auckland floods (for the 2nd time) close friends of ours bought their 6 chickens to us, to care for, until they were able to live in their home again - the first time we had them for over 6 months and more recently 3 months. Their 'babies' were well loved & looked after. Mick is a keen diver and loves to get out in the garden, Tracey used to be a professional cleaner so keeping a home sparkling clean is my thing - I also love mowing lawns. We both love to walk and do lengthier hikes & can be found in the mornings trying to beat each other at Wordle & Quordle. We are both people who take pride and care not only in our home (including the grounds) but any home we visit or stay in. We absolutely both respect your home is your castle, that your pets are your joy and we want you to go away knowing we will love your animals and care for them & your house (and grounds if required) so you can just relax. We both have the ability to work anywhere with a good internet connection. Depending on which one of us is working we will always have plenty of time to love, pet, cuddle, brush or walk your pet(s).
Hi, we're two active retirees who lost our wee mate, 14yr old Cavoodle, Riley, l…
Hi, we're two active retirees who lost our wee mate, 14yr old Cavoodle, Riley, last year. So we are now doing a bit of travelling before committing again. Meanwhile, we've been getting our "doggie fix" from minding dogs for our friends, neighbours and even a motor home park which included two samoyeds! Prior to retiring, Ian has managed Waste and Transport companies and owned his own business and Pam has worked in the Airline Industry for the last 30 plus years. We both enjoy lots of outdoor exercise including dog walking, kayaking and mountain biking. We have done numerous house/pet sits already. We are loving the experiences, especially spending longer periods of time in different towns, cities and even the remotest areas getting to know neighbours and locals. We've also enjoyed some "sits" in Australia recently too. Our own home and garden are kept extremely neat and tidy so be assured we would take great care of your property.
Hi there, My name is Nancy and I am a clean living and retired lady. I have 2 …
Hi there, My name is Nancy and I am a clean living and retired lady. I have 2 daughters who are both married with children (3 Grandchildren) and I have had my own businesses in Takapuna, Auckland, selling antiques and old jewellery. I retired from this in 2009. I also owned and managed a Motor Inn in Brisbane, Australia. I have owned and managed my own houses most of my life and I have always had a cat (unfortunately had to have my most recent pussy cat put down last year at a ripe old age of 15years. His name was William and he was an Ocicat). I am extremely responsible, love animals and any homeowner could expect their pets to be loved and cherished just as if they were my own and your property well maintained, kept secure and clean and tidy. I keep very fit and active and enjoy walking, so if you have any dogs that require this I will be very happy to take them out with me. Thank you for taking the time to consider my online profile and I hope to meet with you and your fur babies soon. Warmest, Nancy.
Hi, I'm a very clean, tidy, responsible, mature, non-smoking lady. I will not be…
Hi, I'm a very clean, tidy, responsible, mature, non-smoking lady. I will not be partaaying in your house! I enjoy housesits with pets but am also happy if you are looking for someone to be in your house for security, to water plants etc. Having grown up on a farm I love all animals. I've often been left to manage the family farm, looking after cattle, sheep, working dogs, pig dogs, ducks, a cat or two, and the odd pukeko! I'm very capable and able to deal with most problems that might crop up. I'll look after your home and animals as if they were my own - keep the house clean and tidy, bring in mail, and keep in touch by text/email/whatsapp if required. I'm happy to water plants but prefer not to mow lawns or weed gardens (although this can be negotiated for longer sits). I work from home apart from 1-2 days a week when I work from the office, finishing at 3pm, and would be home nights and weekends. I'm a real homebody and would prefer somewhere quiet where I can chill and work (would need unlimited wifi). NB: I have a lot of experience housesitting via another housesitting site and through 'word of mouth',however, I have just started sitting on this site. Reviews from other sits can be provided on request. I look forward to sitting for you.
Hi Homeowners, we are Henk and San-Marie, a quiet and professional couple in the…
Hi Homeowners, we are Henk and San-Marie, a quiet and professional couple in their 60’s. Henk still works full-time from home as an IT professional and San-Marie is retired. We are busy building our forever home. During this time we are wanting to travel our beautiful country in a way that can be of meaning to us and others, we know the importance of having somebody looking after your home and animals responsibly. Henk enjoy Fly fishing as his main get away from work which give San-Marie the opportunity to photograph the beautiful surroundings. We also enjoy gardening, walking and craft. Henk as a woodworker and tinkerer and San-Marie as a needle woman, journal writer and scrapbooker. Therefore, we hope to combine all of this in the form of housesitting for people who need to take a break and have a time away from their own home with peace of mind, knowing somebody responsible is looking out for their home and animals. We have had cats and dogs of our own over the years. We also helped neighbours when they went away to care for them. We often have to baby sit our furry grandchildren that is a Labradoodle called Whiskey and a Ragdoll cat called Willow. We realise that we will have to leave them home while we are on our adventure. We understand that the needs of dogs and cats are different but the common factor is love, attention and feeding. We are happy to take the animals for a walk when and as it is accustomed to as much as we are able too. We love wild birds and had a water bowl and feeding tray in the garden. Looked after a bunny and some hamsters of a neighbour. We are not scared of farm animals, have rented a property many years ago where we had to make sure there was water in the throughs and kept an eye on the animals in the paddocks surrounding our home. We hope we can meet soon to make it possible for you to go away with a peaceful heart.
We have our own home in Rodney district. We are pretty much retired. Lesley is …
We have our own home in Rodney district. We are pretty much retired. Lesley is a registered nurse and Richard a freelance IT specialist doing occasional work from home. At the moment our 2 children in their twenties are in the UK. Circumstances make it necessary for us to return to the UK from May 23rd to September 12th so we will be unavailable during that period. We are pretty much home birds and are very happy to chill and read or make friends with your lovely pets. We have house sat before for a variety of pets - cats, chickens, fish, dogs - and very much enjoyed this. The main reason being that we are animal lovers and Lesley especially is feeling pet deprived at the moment since having to put down our most adored cat Ginger 18 months ago. We have taken the decision not to replace him at for the moment so she has become that annoying person that has to pet everybody's dog on the beach and talk to every cat in the street! We are mature responsible people who totally understand the need to feel that your home and pets are being properly looked after and treated with respect and would be very happy to do this.
Hi , I'm Peter Kemble, a seasoned dancer, entertainer, dance teacher, educator,…
Hi , I'm Peter Kemble, a seasoned dancer, entertainer, dance teacher, educator, choreographer, director, producer, and writer. I'm reaching out to express my sincere interest in the opportunity to house-sit for you. As a mature individual with a profound love for nature and a genuine affection for all animals, particularly pets, and a country-life upbringing—my father being a horse trainer—I'm well-acquainted with stables, horses, chickens, and small farm animals. My dedication makes me an ideal candidate to safeguard your home and furry companions, as evidenced by my successful management of various house-sitting assignments, emphasizing attention to detail and reliability. My commitment to responsibility extends to ensuring the safety of your property, following any specific instructions you provide, and fostering a secure and welcoming home environment. I take pride in maintaining cleanliness and order, treating your home with the utmost care and respect, aiming to create a welcoming atmosphere filled with love, turning your space into a sanctuary during your absence. With a strong affinity for nature and extensive experience as a landscape gardener, I understand the importance of nurturing and preserving our surroundings. Your house and its environs will be in capable hands, and I will strive to meet and exceed your expectations. I cherish the beauty of landscapes, views, nature, and the sea, and I am enthusiastic about surrounding myself with beautiful things. I am more than willing to provide references or meet in person to discuss any specific requirements you may have. Thank you for considering me as your house sitter. I eagerly anticipate the opportunity to care for your home and cherished pets. I would welcome the chance to discuss your specific needs and contribute to a worry-free period during your absence. Sincerely, Peter Kemble
Single, wishing to save for retirement, interested in travelling around NZ. …
Single, wishing to save for retirement, interested in travelling around NZ. Country upbringing, practical, reliable, security conscious, domestically tidy and economical with utilities. Ex business administrator. Previous experience has included, home security three months, various cat and dog house sits. Ex owner of two dogs, three cats. Semi-retired which enables me to care for pets and property on a full time basis whilst you're away.
I am an active, retired, widowed man, a non drinker, or smoker, and take pride i…
I am an active, retired, widowed man, a non drinker, or smoker, and take pride in my appearance, and care for other people's property, and pets, as though they were my own. My interests include, walking, volunteering, gardening, sports. and to enjoy whatever life has to bring me. My reason for house sitting is assist others to have time away from home, and know their animals are cared for and treated as they deserve to be, with much love. I can offer homeowners trust, respect, and genuine care for their property, and animals, and a high standard of cleanliness in their home when they return.
Hi My name is Catherine and I have had extensive experience in house/pet mindi…
Hi My name is Catherine and I have had extensive experience in house/pet minding in NZ and overseas in Ireland, where I lived for 20 years before returning to NZ in 2012. I have been in charge of dogs (small and large), cats, chickens, cattle (dry stock), sheep, pigs, goats, horses, alpaca, lizards, and the easiest of all, fish! I am a mature, sensible, and responsible female who will also take great loving care of your pets and your home. My excellent references will help provide you with peace of mind while you are away from home. My flexibility and adaptability enable me to adjust to many situations and any needs that you have with your pets and your home environment. My current employment allows me flexibility to work from home. Thank you for considering my profile. Warm regards, Catherine O'Neill
I am a professional accountant and also a homeowner. I am on a career break duri…
I am a professional accountant and also a homeowner. I am on a career break during 2023. My aim is to enter the job market again in 2024. At a stage where some flexibility in the short run will be wonderful and I believe house sitting can just help me with that. I am in good physical health and will be happy to do evening or morning walks with your dog or even cat of that is your wish (depends on the breed)? I am not currently employed so will have more time in the short term at your property to look after your home and pets. As a fellow home owner, I know how important your house is for you. I will ensure that your house is well looked after while you are away. I really like animals whether they are cats or dogs. I grew up with a siamese cat in the house all my life and am planning to get an abyssinian cat in the future. However with the travelling plans and the career break, I decided to put that on hold untill I get settled again. I kept tropical fish for many years so will be easy to follow your instructions to take care of them. I look forward to meeting you and your pets soon. Warm regards Stephanus
Myself and my partner were both born in England, but are now residents of NZ hav…
Myself and my partner were both born in England, but are now residents of NZ having lived in Auckland for the last 5 years. We have both grown up with dogs and cats so have lots of experience in looking after them and giving them the attention and care they need. We are heading back to the UK for a while soon so are currently not working so would be around full time to keep your pets company. We are both very house proud and tidy so we would take care of your home the same way we would expect ours to be looked after. I cant promise your pets won't be spoiled.... but i can promise they will be given a lot attention and very well looked after whilst you're away so you won't have to worry :)
Hi! We're Danielle and Eamonn. We started house-sitting through family friends,…
Hi! We're Danielle and Eamonn. We started house-sitting through family friends, and found that we loved it! We love getting to know different suburbs and different pets. Eamonn is a massive dog lover (but Danielle won't let him get one yet), so house-sitting satisfies his canine cravings. Danielle is the cat lover in the relationship, so between us, we've got pets covered! Our motto is to always leave a house-sit better than we found it. Whether it's your pet, your kitchen or your garden you most need looking after, we are proud to always leave it happier, cleaner or greener than when you left. We are really grateful for every house sit we attend and understand that it is your home - so if you have any specific requirements (which most people do), do let us know. Let us know if you have any questions or need more information - we are always happy to help. Danielle and Eamonn
Hello, We are a middle-aged married couple from England and New Zealand, and we …
Hello, We are a middle-aged married couple from England and New Zealand, and we love travelling, nature, and art. We are both writers, working in the tourism sector, and we met in beautiful Bali where we have been living since 1998 and 2006. We have travelled extensively in Indonesia, including trips to some of the country's remotest corners. We have been together for 15 years, we got married in New Zealand in 2021, and we are now living our dream dividing our time between Bali and New Zealand with a little bit of England and Europe thrown in along the way. We spend five months in Bali each year, one month in Europe and the UK, and six months in New Zealand from December to June. We invite guests to stay in our house in Bali and do home exchanges when we are in New Zealand and Europe, hence us looking for some more places to stay in New Zealand. We are both animal lovers, having rescued numerous cats and dogs off the streets in Bali over the many years that we have lived here. They all became much loved members of our respective households until our last cat and finally our last dog crossed the rainbow bridge a few years ago. We miss them terribly but when we made the lifestyle change to divide our time between Bali and New Zealand, we made the decision not to get any more pets. However, our love and respect for animals has not diminished and that is why we look forward to looking after other people's pets. We both work from home so will be around nearly all day every day to give your animals all the love and attention they need. What you will get with us is two very caring, professional, respectful people who understand the need for absolute trust on both sides when looking after other people’s cherished homes and beloved pets. We have ample experience with having people staying in our home and us staying in theirs, so we understand and respect how all of this works and what is expected. Not only that, we are very friendly, easy to get on with and extremely low maintenance. Let us look after your home and your animals, and rest assured that everything will be in good hands. Regards, Michael & Rachel
Hello, homeowners! We are Shane and Nicky, a professional couple with a passion …
Hello, homeowners! We are Shane and Nicky, a professional couple with a passion for travel, animals, and the great outdoors. Our love for exploration and a desire to immerse ourselves in new environments has led us to house sitting, a unique opportunity that allows us to combine our love for animals with our adventurous spirit. We are both athletic, enjoying outdoor activities such as walking and beach trips. This active lifestyle ensures that any pets under our care will receive plenty of exercise and outdoor time. But rest assured, we also appreciate the quieter moments, perfect for cuddling up with a purring cat or a sleepy dog. Our experience in house and pet sitting is extensive, having been the trusted choice for friends and family over the years. Shane was raised in a home with dogs, understanding their needs and behaviour, while Nicky grew up with cats and has a deep appreciation for their independent yet affectionate nature. Nicky also works in a dog-friendly office, often taking care of office dogs when their owners are busy, further enhancing her skills in pet care. Choosing us as your house sitters means entrusting your home and beloved pets to a responsible and caring couple. We promise that your pets will be showered with love and attention, their routines maintained, and their needs met with the utmost dedication. Your home will be treated with respect, kept clean, secure, and well-maintained in your absence. We understand that leaving your home and pets can be a stressful experience, and we are committed to providing peace of mind through regular updates and open communication. With us, you can enjoy your time away, knowing that everything is in capable and caring hands. We look forward to the opportunity to care for your home and pets, providing them with love and attention while ensuring you return to a home just as you left it, if not better!
Available Jan 23 - March 8, 2024. We are on an extended trip throughout NZ. Alon…
Available Jan 23 - March 8, 2024. We are on an extended trip throughout NZ. Along the way, we would love to take care of your home and animals. We have a flexible timeline and a vehicle. ...a little about us. I am a NZ'er and a retired educator. Peter is canadian and a retired computer engineer. Our home base is on a small island in western Canada. We are homeowners and fully understand the housesitting social contract and responsibilities. We currently have trustworthy housesitters in our home while we are away. Peter and I, make a great housesitting team. I take the lead with the animal and home care, Peter supports me by playing with the pets and cuddle time. He also leads our dog walking explorations into nature. As our three children grew, our home was full of much loved animals. We had two family cats and two family dogs. Oliver, the cat was much loved in the neighbourhood. During the day he would sit by the gate, greet people, and beg for a pat. During the evening, when he was not snuggled up next to the dog, or swatting her tail, he would find a lap and stay there purring. He stayed in our family for 20 years. Lassie, a border collie/lab/husky cross is perhaps the most acclaimed of all our family pets. Our children still talk of her with great love. We adopted her when she was two years old. She 'heeled' with the click of a finger and kept guard over our children when they were young. She was the most amazing and lovable dog - her photo has an honoured place in our home. In the past, we have cared for cats, dogs, sheep, pigs, bees, chickens, ducks, fischers parrot, rabbits, and hamsters. The key in caring for pets is to have established expectations: food and exercise routines/cuddle times and ensure that animals have ample fresh water everyday. We love all animals and plants and can turn my hand to most tasks involved in caring for them. Also, I might add that I enjoy exploring regenerative agriculture concepts. I am a founding director of School Orchards Africa Society, in Tanzania. Having built our home and hobby farm, Peter is familiar with most house systems, on and off grid. He is a good guitar player. We are happy to zoom chat with you regarding your home and animals needs. WhatsApp works too. Kind regards, Linda
We're Liana and Nick, a fun-loving couple originally from Hawaii who came over o…
We're Liana and Nick, a fun-loving couple originally from Hawaii who came over on working holiday in 2019 and have since become residents. We've traveled this beautiful country from top to bottom, working and creating great experiences along the way. Now, as we are settling and trying to find our new town to call home, we're excited to discover and experience new potential communities for us to be apart of through house sitting. Animals hold a special place in our hearts. Back in Hawaii, we shared our lives with dogs, rabbits, cats, chickens and pigs. We have cared for all different types of animals from llamas to tortoises, we have experience house and pet sitting for our family members and friends as well as woofing farms throughout NZ. Rest assured, your furry, feathered, or scaled babies will be cared for with lots of love and attention. We have cared for animals of all ages and types of conditions, we know that some pets have different needs and acquire more care. We will make sure that your pet gets the special attention it needs weather it be certain dietary needs, extra exercise or whatever they need to keep them happy. We also have lots of knowledge about keeping gardens and tending to the land/landscaping. Liana's father owns a lifestyle block and we spend a lot of our time there back home in Hawaii caring for fruit trees, plants and animals. We're responsible, tidy, and have an eye for detail. Your home will be treated with the utmost respect, kept clean and fresh, and any unexpected situations will be handled with calm resourcefulness. We believe in excellent communication, so you'll always be in the loop. We'd love to meet you and chat more about how we can provide the best house sitting experience possible. Warm regards, Liana and Nicholas
Hi there, We are Adam and Eszter, a friendly couple in our late 30s. We are ori…
Hi there, We are Adam and Eszter, a friendly couple in our late 30s. We are originally from Hungary, but have been living in New Zealand for more than 6 years. We are NZ citizens. I, Adam, grew up on a lifestyle farm on the countryside, where I had the chance of playing with and taking care of many types of animals mainly cats, dogs, chickens, ducks and pigs. We also often went around to check out the neighbors' sheep, cows and horses. I believe that my sensible personality makes me a good match to many kinds of animals. Also my family has long line of gardeners, and I also inherited a bit of the green thumb. My profession is IT engineer working at FoodStuffs 9-5 as a Data Insights Manager. As an engineer I also enjoy being the handyman around the house, and I like to get involved in DIY project in my free time. I, Eszter, am from a mid-size city of Hungary. My mother is from a small farm, where I had the pleasure of spending my childhood summers. I loved the various kinds of animals, cats, dogs, chicken and horses, and all the works around the house. I did spend most of my time outside which I enjoy doing to this day. I enjoy connecting with friendly animals, helping in the garden and around the house, and going on long walks in the nature. I am a dedicated yoga practitioner and a Senior IT Project Manager, working 9-5 on weekdays with the option of working from home. We are caring and responsible people who want to help out families like yours by looking after your pets and property while you are away, just as how we did for many others before. We are experienced pet sitters with several lovely stories to share, and happy to help you out with other activities around the house. Please feel free to get in touch with our references who will happily vouch for our character and skills by sharing their own personal experience with us. We would love to meet you and your pets and hope that you will consider us as your house sitters. Eszter and Adam Horvath
Hello our names are Suzanne and Rex, Suzanne and I have sold our home in Wana…
Hello our names are Suzanne and Rex, Suzanne and I have sold our home in Wanaka and are now looking to explore NZ and the world, as much as we can ,while we can. Our previous career paths have included pharmacy and hospitality and we look forward to a new challenge. We are a retired couple, both honest and responsible and having had family pets most of our married life we understand the care required. We have loved the company of our Labrador and 2 German Shepherds over the years and cats have been our constant companions. Being retired we are both able to spend as much time as is necessary to ensure your precious numbers are looked after. We both have a keen interest in gardening and are happy to help out if required. I enjoy fishing and Suzanne's Christian faith mixes well with her love of music (esp. piano ). We look forward to meeting with you and your pets very soon.
Hi my name is Sebastian. I am 33 years old, I am Argentine. I am a landscape gar…
Hi my name is Sebastian. I am 33 years old, I am Argentine. I am a landscape gardener. I am in Auckland City working for Landscaping company. I love animals. I have lived with dogs and cats throughout my life. I came to New Zealand with my partner Josela. She is a singer and sociologist. Our routine allows someone to always be home We have a work visa for three years in New Zealand. We are a very calm couple, we love to live in a clean and tidy space. She also loves animals. We really have a very special connection with dogs and cats. While we are traveling and living away from home, we miss being in touch with these friends very much. You can be sure that the house will look wonderful while you are gone. As a gardener, I love to help make the Garden look nice if you need it and I have all the necessary tools to do it. And Josela is a lover of order at home. Together we make a very good team for the care of your animals and home. Your pets will be super well cared for, we love to go for a walk and we will be happy to take them with us if necessary.
Hello everyone, thanks for taking the time to read our profile. Our names are Ch…
Hello everyone, thanks for taking the time to read our profile. Our names are Charlotte (Lottie) Jepson and James O'Hern, we're both 30 years old and originally from the UK. We've been in New Zealand for over 3 years and we're looking to make this wonderful country our home. We've fallen in love with the place and see ourselves living here long term. The reason for house sitting at the moment is because we've been travelling regularly between the UK and NZ in the last 12 months. Due to the shorter stints in NZ, usually 8-12 weeks at a time, getting a lease on a house for short periods is challenging and we'd prefer to spend time with friends, camping or housesitting which offers more variety and flexibility for us. Our interests are hiking, camping, cycling, surfing, reading, cooking and travelling overseas - almost anything outdoorsy. Between us we've had a several pets of our own, completed a number of housesits, and regularly look after relatives pets, so we have a lot of experience looking after animals and making sure they're well fed, cleaned, walked, loved and rested - plus we all keep each other company which is just as important. We're both able to work remotely, so we're always able to stay at home for long periods of the day to look after pets. If you choose us to look after your pet(s) and home, they will be in safe hands. We're a clean and organised so we can stay on top of managing the house will make sure things get done on time. We're also aware that regular updates and good communication will help you enjoy your time away. We're respectful and mindful of the space we're using so you'll find the house in the same condition when you return home. We're happy to share any further information or chat things through on the phone or via video call to get to know each other before making a decision. Thanks for considering our profile, we hope to see you soon. James & Lottie
I am a single/separated 46yo professional (Senior Management) that enjoy travell…
I am a single/separated 46yo professional (Senior Management) that enjoy travelling and experiencing new towns/cities and cultures. I've been house sitting for a colleague for the last 5 months and decided I love the lifestyle, and with the work flexibility I have, I want to make the most of it as long as possible and save up for a big overseas trip. I love animals and connect easily with them. I grew up with and cared for a variety of animals (farm + domestic). Also open to look after animals I haven't dealt with previously. I am healthy, fitness oriented and neat, and do my best to keep my surrounding environment the same. As a house sitter, you can expect your animals, house and its contents to be treated with respect and kept neat and tidy.
I am a semi -retired business woman in hospitality and trades 30 years experienc…
I am a semi -retired business woman in hospitality and trades 30 years experience. I am a clean,tidy and well traveled person and have a few hobbies, writing, painting, sewing and cooking, which keeps me occupied. I find house sitting gives me the space and pace to do so while caring for pets and keeping house tidy and safe. I am good with small dogs up to Labradors and cats. I have lived and worked in and around quality lifestyle and understand keeping a respectable and tidy home. I have house sat for a few friends both in the city and rural settings and I am adaptable to both. hopefully I can give homeowners peace of mind whilst away from their home and pets.,
Rennie and I met when travelling overseas in the late 60's and have lived in Auc…
Rennie and I met when travelling overseas in the late 60's and have lived in Auckland since 1976, always in the central Auckland. Both of us are born and bred NZ ers, Rennie is from Wellington and I Auckland, which makes for interesting sports watching on occasions. 10 years ago we sold our family home after 31 years and now live in an apartment in the same area. Even more recently we sold our share in a co owned bach which we had for 36 years, this was a deliberate move to allow us more flexibility to travel around NZ. We are so used to sharing and being respectful to others in that shared space we thought house sitting and caring for other's treasured pets would be a great way to see our country. We have been retired now for several years but previously I was a registered nurse and Rennie a journalist. We both keep fit and active and enjoy walking. Mostly I keep busy with volunteer work and Rennie a great reader and avid newsman. Prior to our apartment life, which we love, we have always had pets in our family, cats and dogs. Our very first animal was a cat called Ola, she was a dear fluffy puss cat who's favorite trick was to bring us presents of squirming mice. She looked at us as if we were mad when we returned them to the garden. From Ola we had a series of cats all named by our son, we have had Sally, George (who was discovered to be Georgina when being spayed), Loverly and Pokey. The later two arrived very close together and Loverly adored Pokey who became pregnant while booked in to be spayed. She was still a kitten herself and when her babies were born Loverly took over the nurturing role and would marshall Pokey at feeding times. We lost Loverly early when she was run over. Wonderfully Pokey lived until she was 20. When we lost Loverly we became dog owners, our first a miniature schnauzer called Pebbles who sadly died from, the vet believed, of a congenital heart condition at 5. After Pebbles we got Slick from the SPCA, he was a good boy and we all loved him for the 14 years we had him. We miss them now.
Hello, Im 52 and am currently taking a year off work from Air NZ, where Ive work…
Hello, I’m 52 and am currently taking a year off work from Air NZ, where I’ve worked for 22 years. I’ve done house and pet sitting for friends in the past from Sydney to Wellington and really enjoyed the experience. I’m reliable, clean and tidy and love animals.
We both are responsible and enthusiastic animal lovers. We are clean freaks (in …
We both are responsible and enthusiastic animal lovers. We are clean freaks (in the best way) and enjoy an active lifestyle. We are proud homeowners who love to travel. Mitch is training to join the police force and would like a buddy to join him on his runs. He grew up on a farm and has extensive experience with all sorts of animals (big & small, healthy & disabled, tame & wild). Kate is a bookworm that needs someone to keep her company while she gets lost in her next big read. Hailing from Namibia, this is her fifth country of residence in her 26 years. She grew up petting cheetahs and lived to tell the tale. We both work from home at least twice a week (Mitch can work remotely whenever he wants, Kate is not so lucky). We are both looking for animals to love while their parents are adventuring around the world (or in their backyard, we aren't picky).
We are a fun loving family wanting to see more of New Zealand and go off the bea…
We are a fun loving family wanting to see more of New Zealand and go off the beaten track during our annual holidays! We own our own home and spend many many hours trying to improve it so we understand how much work it takes and how precious your home, and your fur babies are to you! We have been avid campers in the past and have had the luxury of owning our own caravan and enjoying many road trips. We have experience housitting, proffesional experience in animal care (farming and vet nursing )and Home organisation. House sitting is a wonderful option as we can explore even more of NZ.We would be so happy to help you, please choose us!
Hi, My partner and I are responsible people who have done a lot of traveling. We…
Hi, My partner and I are responsible people who have done a lot of traveling. We understand the importance of trust when it comes to house sitting, this is because we are homeowners ourselves and business owners. We have joined house sitters to make it possible for us to travel to different regions more. I also grew up on a farm and my family ran SPCA for our region, as well as operating our Cattery. I also have a lot of other experience with animals. We look forward to chatting with you about house sitting at your place!
We are a professional, reliable and trustworthy couple in our 40's, both origina…
We are a professional, reliable and trustworthy couple in our 40's, both originally from the UK who met while living in Western Australia for the last 10 years. We are both homeowners and fully understand the importance of taking care of your home and belongings and treating them with care and respect. We are passionate about animals and have had dogs and cats (and chickens) of our own when living in the UK, and while living in Australia we fostered, house sat and did long term dog sitting in our home. We also raised and trained a gorgeous 6-month-old Labrador x retriever to become an assistance dog for the Western Australian Assistance and Therapy Trust, who required a lot of training and work towards confidence building and being calm in everyday situations. At the same time we also had our 2 long term dog borders, 2 wonderful Labradors who we had for over 2 years on a 2 weeks on and 2 weeks off basis, for their owner who was a FIFO worker. We are experienced with highly active dogs, having been brought up with Springer Spaniels, Cocker Spaniels and Labradors. We are also experienced with dogs who may be timid and require extra confidence, having had a Labrador who was very unsure of the world, taking a lot of patience, care and love to bring her out of her shell and allowing her to experience the world at her own pace. We are both experienced in looking after your feline members of the family also. I had a cat, Jade, when I moved out of my family home, who was truly spoilt and lived to the grand old age of 22 years, and since being in Australia and here in New Zealand, we have done multiple house sits for cats, and have enjoyed getting to know their personalities and quirks. Avid outdoor fans, who love to hike, swim, ride, camp and run (Greg, not me on that one!!). Our dogs go everywhere we go and are included as part of the family on our adventures. Your animals will be loved and cared for as if they were our own for the time that we are with them. Greg works from home and will be on hand for daily needs, and I work shifts as a Paramedic, and am home for 6 days out of 8. We have experience in looking after animals of all ages and happy to dispense medications and treat any medical needs. We have moved to New Zealand to experience the beauty of the country, have some adventures, meet new people and open ourselves up to new experiences. We are continuing to work in our specialist fields and are looking to house sit, to experience the different areas that Auckland has to offer before settling down in our forever home.
We have recently sold our large rural home and garden and moved into an independ…
We have recently sold our large rural home and garden and moved into an independent apartment in a Ryman retirement village in Whangarei. We brought our beautiful 14 year old Tonkinese cat with us but sadly we had to put her to sleep. We are experienced in looking after cats and dogs and previously used your service to have house sitters at our home in Parua Bay so are familiar with what is required. We are both fit and well and extremely fastidious in and around the home. We consider house sitting would be a way for us to enjoy pets and to visit different parts of the country that we would otherwise not get to see.
I am a caring, bubbly person who loves to explore and travel. I am currently stu…
I am a caring, bubbly person who loves to explore and travel. I am currently studying a Bachelor of Applied Management (Human Resources Major). I am hoping upon achieving this degree it will give me the tools to address the 'gap' of people and culture in the workplace when I graduate. All my study is distance learning, so it can be done from anywhere in New Zealand (With an internet connection). I grew up in the Waikato and Auckland regions respectively, I have recently moved back home to the Waikato area after living in North Canterbury for 14 years. I am very fond of Christchurch and I would love to return permanently one day once my degree is completed in 3 years time. I am very fond of the Marlborough area as well, I have had some great holidays spent there and many fishing trips! I have recently moved back to the family home in Ohinewai, I was previously in North Canterbury (Christchurch) but now I am studying full time it is a better choice to come home and not worry about finances. Even though I currently am not a pet owner (As I am committed to my degree, it's not the right time to commit to a pet) there are plenty of animals here at home on a quarter acre lifestyle property. To be exact, 4 dogs; Louie the Pug, Maia the Bullmastiff/Pitbull (Rescue), Bella and Ollie both Maltese, 2 Cats; Tee a Maine Coon, Simba a Mixed (Rescue). I think house sitting will give me the freedom to explore lots of new surroundings and travel of course! whilst I continue my studies. I love all animals and thought that when I grew up I wanted to become a vet! So your animals are in safe hands! I will treat them as if they were my own. I love plants as well! I will take extra special care of any plant life you may have in your home. In fact in my home in christchurch I had 33 houseplants to be precise! If you choose me to house sit for you, I will be respectful and caring to your pets and home. I look forward to meeting new people and learning about their travels. I look forward to meeting you and getting to know your lovely fur babies!
We are Brad and Sophie and we have extensive pet sitting experience in both New …
We are Brad and Sophie and we have extensive pet sitting experience in both New Zealand and Australia. We are available for house sits across Aotearoa Sophie is a registered nurse who previously worked as an area manager, leading a team of 100+ nurses working in Community Child Health. Brad previously owned his own business Project Managing renovations and maintenance for commercial and residential properties We currently both work online - Sophie as a freelance writer and Brad as a trader. This means we are home through the day to provide extra love and attention for animals- particularly those who need additional care. We love animals and are experienced caring for cats & dogs, chickens & fish. We are quick learners and are happy to learn how to care for any of your larger animals. We are experienced with animals of varying need and disabilities including those with mobility issues or daily medications. We are an easy-going couple and are flexible with dates, times and sit locations. Our strengths are: -Communication - we will keep in touch as often as you prefer with photos and updates about your fur babies -Problem Solving - if something minor goes wrong with your property we will make our best effort to sort it out without disrupting your travels. Brad has worked in construction and maintenance for many years and can usually fix the problem -Empathy - we are highly empathic people which means we connect well with animals (and humans!). Your animals will naturally be disrupted by your absence. We go over and above to make this experience as positive as possible for all involved As homeowners ourselves we know how to take care of property and maintain the standard you'd expect. We have experience will pool care, indoor and outdoor plants, ride-on/zero-turn mowers and general maintenance. If you’d like to know a little bit more about us please get in touch ????
I am a 32 year old New Zealand resident originally from the UK. I came to Queens…
I am a 32 year old New Zealand resident originally from the UK. I came to Queenstown in 2016 for one ski season and fell in love with this beautiful town and country. During the days I am a dog walker and offer both pack walks and one-on-one on leash walks. And in the evenings I tutor Mathematics online to school kids for approximately 5 hours per week. I have been living in Queenstown in share houses for the past 7 years and recently have been living in a one bed unit. I will be heading to Australia and Bali for the month of November and on coming back to Queenstown I thought I would look into house sitting more permanently over the Summer. I have been working for Take The Lead for the past year and a half as a dog walker and have carried out numerous pet sits also and have plenty of references. If you choose me to look after your home and your pets I will treat your house with the utmost respect and keep it clean and tidy. Your pets will receive a heap of love and as many dog walks as they possibly need. There will also be the option to take them on pack walks so they can socialise if you would like. I am also qualified as a pet first aider
Greg and I have decided to retire early after years of running our own business …
Greg and I have decided to retire early after years of running our own business to take time together an enjoy life.We have run our accommodation business In Napier for 20 years and have also had other business which have taken alot of our time. We have raised 4 fantastic independant children and had many family pets from dogs cats rabbits,chickens, and horses. We are living and travelling in our caravan enjoying the lifestyle but miss having our pets around us and will enjoy looking after others fur babies big or small. We are comfortable with our own company but like to be social and explore different locations and communities. We love to walk and bike ride , or if its wet curl up with a book. We like to be busy so from time to time would be happy to potter in a garden and hug a tree or talk to your house plants.We will need space to park up our 8 metre long caravan while house sitting. We are looking forward to meeting new friends human and animal and to making great memories while we travel about our beautiful country. We are very easy going but will always pay attention to the important things and take all events in our stride. Look forward to chatting soon Greg and Kendall Hinton .
I'm a trustworthy, mature, single woman, currently working remotely as a support…
I'm a trustworthy, mature, single woman, currently working remotely as a support worker for Victim Support based at Manukau Police Station. I have undergone police vetting to be able to complete this work so you can rest assured your home, pets and all personal belongings will be well looked after and respected. I am a farm girl at heart so not afraid of anything more than the care of usual domestic animals. I have some 30+ years experience with dog and cat care as a pet owner myself, and in a previous life maintained a healthy tropical fish aquarium. I am happy to incorporate doggy walks etc as part of my own fitness activities (usually a morning or evening walk) or provide animal care more specific to your pet needs. House and pet sitting have been a way to create win-win situations for both parties and has also helped me to manage work/life balance better while studying extramurally towards a masters degree over the past few months. I am flexible in terms of location and ok to travel providing the sit duration makes relocating worthwhile. I have a preference for North Island based sits but will consider a South Island sit if you are ok for me to use your vehicle (to do local grocery shopping) for the duration of the sit. I have completed most of my house and pet sits either privately or via the Kiwihousesitters website (more references are available via Kiwihousesitters website). Thanks for taking the time to read my profile. Hopefully I'll get to meet you and your pets soon :)
Hello, Im Kate; here is a little about me. I am a Teacher and have had the good…
Hello, I’m Kate; here is a little about me. I am a Teacher and have had the good fortune to have been able to travel the world with my career. I’m originally from Nelson. During the last 25 years, I have lived and worked in London, Bangkok, HCMC, Shanghai, and Beijing. It has all been an exciting adventure. While living and working in Vietnam and China, I looked after friends’ pups and then went on to foster many dogs. I found a tiny puppy on the street in Shanghai. He lived with me for three years and turned out to be a big dog. His name is Paddy. Sadly, I could not bring him back to New Zealand with me. I found him a great and loving home and have regular contact with his 2nd Mummy. I will always be 1st Mummy. I am sure you will understand how heartbreaking it was separating from him. I am currently living in Auckland and am keen to see more of NZ particularly the South Island. I am available for house sits all over NZ during the school holidays. During the last two years I have been pet and house sitting regularly. I love dogs and cats. I am a keen walker and love finding new places to walk. The only thing that is missing is a furry freind. I am clean and tidy and enjoy healthy living. I am a non-smoker.
We are a couple who have had many moves over the years due to family commitments…
We are a couple who have had many moves over the years due to family commitments. We do not own our own home, but we love seeing different parts of the country. We are animal lovers and love to relax, read and roam a little. We have three adult daughters, one granddaughter and just love the fresh air, fossicking for unusual stones on beaches and river beds. We have house sat many times and caring for pets is just another enjoyable facet of housesitting. We are reliable, responsible and considerate towards the home and homeowners.
Hello, we introduce ourselves, we are a couple, we have been together for six ye…
Hello, we introduce ourselves, we are a couple, we have been together for six years, I am a preschool teacher and my partner is an electronic technician. We like to drink with friends on beaches and squares, we have a dog named Diana, she couldn't accompany us on this trip. We like animals and spending time with them, I had experience as a dog walker and on weekends some stayed with me while families vacationed and I loved that. We are a stable couple, responsible and very careful, I am a teacher, with experience.
Hey there, I am very much hoping that you choose me to house sit your home, i a…
Hey there, I am very much hoping that you choose me to house sit your home, i am responsible, reliable, clean, trustworthy and very respectful. I am a home bodied sort of person and enjoy reading, drawing, watching docos and cooking good food in my down time. I am a chef by trade but am currently working as a gardener/ landscaper as well as a few art projects on the side, so if your garden needs tending to I'll be more than happy to help. I absolutely love all animals and grew up having a few cats and dogs. I have house sat for people in the past but have never used this website to do so. If you choose me you can expect your furry friend (s) to be showered and bathed in love, cuddles and good times. ( if you have pets of cause) otherwise, you can expect your home to be completely and utterly respected and cherished and left in the exact order you left it in. I have just returned home after a year or so travelling overseas and am just looking for my options in terms of accommodation. I heard about this website and thought I'd give it a go. I look forward to hearing from you soon, take care and many thanks. Gemma :)
Kia Ora! Im Agustina from Argentina. I have been living in New Zealand for sev…
Kia Ora! I’m Agustina from Argentina. I have been living in New Zealand for seven months. Im now in Christchurch for house sitting and love to be looking after pets as I cant have my own. While I was living in Nelson where I took care for two cats. I’m looking for a new job in Christchurch. I like music, going to the gym, reading and being with friends. I’m a very tidy and organised person. I love taking care of houses and pets. Ive looked after many breeds of dogs My intention is to stay in Christchurch so if you need someone to take care about your beautiful pets please let me know, i will be grateful. Thank you so much
Hello, We are Christine & David Eyre a couple of expat poms now well and truly s…
Hello, We are Christine & David Eyre a couple of expat poms now well and truly settled in God’s own South Island 20 years ago, with children and grandchildren in both hemispheres. Currently no pets as we enjoy the freedom but we have lots of experience having previously owned dogs, cats, fish, rabbits, hamster’s mice and even an elderly tortoise. You will find us a reliable, caring Christian couple, both currently working part time in the IT and Health professions. Christine and I enjoy travel, walking, cycling and swimming, but also can spend time with a good book or two; practical and quite handy in the garden we had a pool in our last home. Having brought up three children we now have a wee bit of freedom to travel, although we enjoy our beautiful home in Tahunanui we would love the opportunity to care for your home and pets in your community and explore further our beautiful country. David & Christine Eyre
We are a newly married couple who both have had past housesitting experience as …
We are a newly married couple who both have had past housesitting experience as well as pet care experience, having looked after a variety of pets from, dogs, cats, birds, guinea pigs, rabbits, fish and a turtle. Both of us have an affinity towards dogs, but would lovingly look after any pets who need cuddles in your absence. Jacob works full-time as a builder and Ebony studies part-time through Massey University and works part-time. Ebony often studies from home in the mornings and works in the afternoons, which means she would be home for a good portion of the day to ensure your pets have plenty of company. We are both mature and reliable individuals, and as sitters you can expect good communications, pet lovers who will follow your instructions, oodles of cuddles for your pets and a tidy well kept home for you to return to. We look forward to meeting you and your pets very soon. Warm regards Ebony & Jacob
Kia Ora, We are a couple in our thirties who are settling in to New Zealand fro…
Kia Ora, We are a couple in our thirties who are settling in to New Zealand from abroad (Aimee from Australia, Tetteh from the US). We met in London 6 years ago, and are very much enjoying living in beautiful Aotearoa. We are enjoying house sitting as we love the opportunity to see different parts of the country, love animals, and have flexibility given we largely work from home. We are both working professionals - Aimee is a Social Worker having spent the last 13 years working in the criminal justice system, and Tetteh is a Forensic Psychologist. Tetteh also has a education background and has previously worked as a University Lecturer in Forensic Psychology, however is also a qualified Psychologist. He is currently contracting to organisations doing training and facilitation, one on one therapy, and group therapy for those with substance use issues. Aimee also works from home and contracts to Ministry of Justice completing court reports for criminal courts, as well as doing training and facilitation and restorative practice with tertiary institutions and organisations. We both largely work from home, however do have face to face meetings or workshops in town a few times per week. We both come from homes where we have adored our pets. Aimee grew up with cats, and has a family cat named Sunny who is the family princess and adored by everyone. Tetteh is a HUGE animal lover, and takes up every opportunity to spend time with family and friends who have animals (particularly dogs!). We are both very responsible people who do not smoke, are outgoing and trustworthy, and happy to ensure all steps are taken to ensure your animals and property are adequately cared for. If we are chosen as house sitters for your property, we can guarantee your home and animals will be in very safe and capable hands. We are both extremely approachable, pro-active and respectful individuals who understand the trust that goes into allowing others to stay in your property and care for your loved ones. We are very responsive and are happy to provide very regular updates on your home and animals, as well as to provide any reassurance that might be needed :) We are super happy to meet you - either in person or in Skype - to discuss any questions there might be, or any other info! Hope to speak with you soon, Aimee and Tetteh
Hi there, We are a professional couple (both Deputy Principals) with 2 young ch…
Hi there, We are a professional couple (both Deputy Principals) with 2 young children (8yrs and 5yrs). We are active, love the outdoors and love animals. We are happy to look after any pets. Our youngest child is very gentle with pets, as is our eldest who is very used to animals. She likes to help us feed, wash and take care of them, and where appropriate, take them for walks. Rochelle was bought up on a farm and is comfortable with livestock and farm dogs. We have had pets before, including 2 shih tzu dogs, which we bred from for a number of years, so are used to dogs of all ages. We are also equally comfortable looking after cats. We maintain a clean and tidy household and will respect any property that we are in. We will take great care of your home and love your pets like our own. We have had a number of house sits now and all of our reviews have been excellent. Kind Regards, Shane and Rochelle
In my most recent housesits in New Zealand, I used my experience of growing up w…
In my most recent housesits in New Zealand, I used my experience of growing up with animals and my pet-loving and caring nature to support owners to feel at ease whilst they were away on their holiday. I am a strong relationship builder and communicator and am able to quickly build rapport with you and your pets. I value building an encouraging, positive and friendly environment with everyone I meet. An example of this is when I recently housesat in Wellington and looked after several chickens. As I do not eat eggs, I quickly made friends with some neighbours by sharing them so they did not go to waste. Alfie the dog and I were soon invited along for evening walks and morning coffees. I always make sure to send you regular photos of your pets having fun and being cared for as I know you’ll be worrying about and missing them. With my years of staying in housesitting, houseshares and living in tiny homes, I pride myself on keeping a clean home. An example of this is organising myself with a weekly cleaning rota where I split the tasks up over the week to break down the tasks and keep on top. I am also a keen gardener, growing vegetables and flowers from seed to table and caring for a variety of cacti and houseplants. I am happy to keep on top of watering and garden maintenance for you as required. I am enthusiastic, committed and dynamic and my experience in international travel, housesitting, owning and caring for dogs, goats, cows, chickens, cats and bees have gained me the skills and confidence to housesit for your beloved pets and home. Also, my skill in communication and building relationships with you, your pet and your close ones and my passion of keeping the homes I stay in clean will make sure you can relax on your holiday and return to happy pets and a a calm and clean home. I love to travel and have several hobbies including walking, cooking and sewing. I work in the health industry and after finishing my fixed term contract, I am taking some time off to travel and will be working in Wellington from June. I hope to get a part time role or a role that has some flexible working from home arrangements. I look forward to speaking with you and finding out more about your beloved pets and home. Best wishes, Millie
Hello. We are Lisa and Roy, living in Auckland for Lisa's study and enjoying se…
Hello. We are Lisa and Roy, living in Auckland for Lisa's study and enjoying seeing what this part of the country has to offer now that covid restrictions have been lifted. I'm studying and Roy's retired so we have the flexibility to spend time away from home. We own our own home back in the Manawatu, and as your housesitters, we will care for your home and pets in the way we would want ours cared for. Our hope is that you will come home to a sense of welcome and happy pets. We lead a pretty quiet life; lots of reading, research, coffee in the sun in a park or a cafe. We've shared our lives with our own furbabies - some very spoilt Golden Retrievers and rescue cats from the SPCA - who have ruled our hearts. But now that they're not with us we are happy to share some love with other people's pets. Regards Lisa and Roy
Hi, my name is Carolina, 37 years old, I am a NZ resident and currently living w…
Hi, my name is Carolina, 37 years old, I am a NZ resident and currently living with my boyfriend Tomas who has just turned 41. I am an accountant and I am currently working in a software company. I play hockey and try to go to the gym at least 3 times a week to counteract the chocolate and ice cream I eat while watching Netflix (my absolutely favourite activity!!!). At least 3 or 4 times a week I work from home and I love my job as it gives me absolute flexibility with my schedule. I’ve also recently started my MBA in the University of Auckland so I am also spending quite some time studying and going through assignments. Tomas is an Industrial and Logistics Engineer studying for an Operations and Logistics postgraduate degree (Remotely - from a Chilean University). He is particularly fond of dogs since he is super active (of course he is not a smoker!) and he enjoys going for really long walks. He is training now for the Gold Coast marathon on the first days of July and aiming to finish it in less than 3 hours!! (overall he has done over 17 marathons!!) We live in Mission Bay, but it doesn't allow us to get any pets so we love the idea of housesitting as it gives us the opportunity to apply our fondness of animals and at the same time it gives us the possibility to try different neighbourhoods or areas until we decide where we could buy our house in the future! We have experience with different pets as we both had dogs and cats while growing up and we've also did some housesitting during our youth and recently through this website!! You can check our references as we had amazing experiences so far in different parts of New Zealand We are available upon request for further interviews, so please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions!! We look forward to meeting you soon! Caro & Tomi
Hello I'm Maggie, an Auckland based music teacher, photojournalist and jazz musi…
Hello I'm Maggie, an Auckland based music teacher, photojournalist and jazz musician with experience house sitting both in NZ and abroad. I have recently returned from New York where I released my latest album and am looking for short and longer term housesits while I build a place of my own on my section. A little about myself: I am a responsible and reliable house-sitter and have cared for homes and pets around Auckland, and New York so experienced. I am a non-smoker, very clean and respectful of the homes I look after. I appreciate I am staying in someone's home and not just a house and make sure that the place is exactly as you left it when you return. I love animals and will happily care for your pets while you are away. Happy to provide excellent references if needed.
Hi there, we are Charis and Imogen. Both from the UK and travelling around New Z…
Hi there, we are Charis and Imogen. Both from the UK and travelling around New Zealand on our working holiday. Charis was raised in London and grew up with 3 cats, 2 of which, sadly passed away over the Covid period. He now has 2 new cats back in the UK: Margo and Milou and really loves having animals around him, as he feels most at ease when there are pets in the home. Charis works as an artist and painter, specialising in oil on canvas portraits. I (Imogen) grew up in Cambridge in a busy household of teachers and we never had pets, much to my disappointment! To make up for it, my parents always looked after our neighbours pets during the school holidays - which we still do to this day. I regularly look after my neighbours cat Maiko and their dogs Budica (a corgi) and Keira (a Newfoundland) as well as, their goldfish. I have worked for 3 years in corporate marketing as a Video Producer, and I hope to continue my career into Film and TV production. We both have a sense of adventure and came to New Zealand on a working holiday to explore the beautiful scenery and meet new people. Please take a look through our references and feel free to contact our referees, who will happily vouch for our characters. Both of us are patient and respectful people, and we look forward to caring for your pets and homes while you are away. Charis & Imogen
We are both retired/semi- retired health professionals and keen to spend some qu…
We are both retired/semi- retired health professionals and keen to spend some quality periods in various regions of New Zealand to get the feel of living there for a short time. We both do gym a few times a week and have recently done a trip overseas where we walked for at least 3 hours a day. We have previously housesat for friends and cared for their animals. We have also housesat for a couple in Sydney on numerous occasions and they keep inviting us back to do the same. They all came back to homes that were kept neat and tidy and animals that had been cared for well. We have recently done a housesit north of Auckland, where we cared for, walked and cuddled Ruby and Roxy, collies with a hint of greyhound. There are three photos from that house stay. We will look after your home like it is our own and ensure that it is spick and span. A bit of background to our pets: Growing up Colleen owned spaniels and Rob had a cat and a bull terrier. When our children were still at home, we owned a black Labrador, a bull mastiff and a rescue fluffy dog. When our Labrador and first bull mastiff passed on, we acquired another bull mastiff and a Staffordshire terrier! The photos are of second bull mastiff, Rastus, Toffee the Staffie and Puddles the rescue dog. Since then we have downsized and moved to a townhouse which doesn’t really suit animals, but we miss them. We will love and care for your pets as we did ours. Cats tend to gravitate to us, and while we don’t have our own, we do get cuddles from our daughter’s cats, Charlotte and Stitch and they live close by. We also cared for our daughter’s cat for five months in recent years, while they did renovations. Charlotte came back to visit us regularly once she moved back home! We look forward to chatting to you about your home and your pets’ needs.
My name's Tash and I live in Tamahere with my husband. We are not allowed pets w…
My name's Tash and I live in Tamahere with my husband. We are not allowed pets where we rent and I miss having a family pet. I grew up with cats and dogs & love the joy they bring. I'm looking to have some more independence from my marriage, so am looking for 2 weeks to 2 month house sits ideally. I work from home, as I am starting my own virtual business support service. It's very exciting! My previous role was as a housing case worker in homeless prevention. I'm a house proud renter, whose loyal and reliable.
Hi there! My name is Frances and I live in central Dunedin. I am an Artist that…
Hi there! My name is Frances and I live in central Dunedin. I am an Artist that works from home. I find this works in well with offering my services as a house and pet sitter, not only does it allow me to regularly travel around both the South and North Island of New Zealand, but it enables me to spend quality time at home befriending and looking after your pets, giving them that one on one company, attention and continuity of care and routines that they are used too. I am a mature single woman, with no dependents and have an animal-loving personality. I come from a large Dutch, farming family from the Waikato, so from a young age I started house and pet sitting for family and friends. I am a very reliable, honest, clean and tidy person with good communication skills, with references that can verify this to put your mind at rest:) I have had many house sitting positions over the years, the most current being for Alan, in Otautau, Southland (see reference attached). This was a large property with one gorgeous dog and I cared for him for around three months. Over Christmas I house sat for Rosie and Ian in Christchurch for 6 weeks, they had one dog, two cats, a goldfish and a vege patch (see other reference attached). These were both very enjoyable experiences, I thoroughly enjoyed spending time with their pets and sharing their spaces with them. I also have a picture of Casper the dog in my profile - as you can see, we are out taking him for a bit of a driving lesson :) As my references will tell you, I am a trustworthy and respectful person who communicates well. I am very reliable, clean and tidy and have been told by past home owners that what they appreciated most was not only did they come home to a clean and tidy house, but they could see that their animals were well cared for and loved. I am a bright creative friendly person who you will find a delight to have in your home. Thank you for taking the time to consider my online profile and feel free to call my referees, who will be more than happy to vouch for my character and skills as a house sitter and pet minder. I do hope to meet with you and your pets shortly. Warmest regards...Frances:)
Hi there, I have travelled the world and loved it, but these days I love it as m…
Hi there, I have travelled the world and loved it, but these days I love it as much when I can travel in NZ, and stay in a private home rather than a hotel. I have always loved animals, domesticated and feral, and have had lots of pets over the years. I don't currently have a pet due to my circumstances so I get that pleasure from doting on others' animals. My neighbour has a lovely cat ("Jay Jay") who considers my home part of his domain and routinely visits, takes all the cuddles he can tease out of me, and sleeps peacefully on my bed. I think my place is his refuge from the young children he lives with who haven't yet learned how to pamper him as he clearly believes he deserves ;) After owning my own homes consistently since 1985 I am currently renting in Auckland while my new home is being designed & built on a semi-rural block in the Waikato. I've always taken good care of my own executive-style homes and anything belonging to someone else which I have been responsible for. I am an orderly, neat and tidy person who likes cleanliness, with a bit of ordered chaos too. I have been managing my own several businesses, and my 5th one since 1994. I thoroughly enjoy medium and large dogs, and affectionate cats, and have had both in my family for many years. I grew up with dogs and cats as pets, and I ran a backyard aviary to breed budgies and cockatiels. It was natural, then, for my own children to also grow up with multiple pets and they are better people as a result. We had cats, birds, fish, frogs, and a turtle, and we cared for our neighbours and friends' pets too while they were out of town. In my teens I was blessed with many opportunities to spend considerable time on relatives' farms in the Waikato tending to beef cattle, sheep, dairy cows (pedigree Jersey), horses, ducks, geese, and working dogs with, of course, the annual cycles on lambing, docking, drenching, shearing, calving, hand-rearing, hay-making & feeding out. I loved every minute of it! I recently got the hang of milking goats on a friend's farm in the Waikato. That was a new twist on a familiar theme! :) Riding a camel in the UAE was a treat! However, dogs are my special interest and, when I have my own home built on my block, I intend to breed pedigree dogs. I haven't yet decided between Golden Retrievers or black, long-haired Alsatians. I love both. I am normally a very busy manager but I've developed a love for periods of quiet and rest, particularly in the company of animals. So I do like to take time out regularly for rest, reflection, business planning, contemplation about my clients' complex problems. A few days, a week or more taking care of your lovely home and pets allows me opportunity for these. If I am able to occasionally meet with a client in your area, that would be a bonus, but not essential. I also have a daughter & her family in Taranaki, so if I am caring for your home & animals in that region and can visit them, I'd love that. I would be very happy to take your dog with me to those meetings or to visit my grandchildren, under control of course, but only if you're happy with that and we agree before you leave. One more thing... I have only a few digital photos of me with animals but I will add more as I complete pet-sitting assignments. Meantime you can see Jay Jay (grey/white), and a friend's black cat, our own Milo on my lap watching TV (he loved doing that), my grandson & me petting alpacas on a friend's property, and me in the Red Panda enclosure at Auckland Zoo :). I promise to take good care of your lovely home and of your beloved pets and livestock for you. They will feel well-loved. Kind regards, Ross.
Hi, my name is Maggie. I am a mature and reliable woman, finding myself in an 'e…
Hi, my name is Maggie. I am a mature and reliable woman, finding myself in an 'empty nest'. Without son and without pets! I've been a homeowner for decades, and so I know the value of having someone who will take good care of your home. Until now I've always had pets, so will love taking care of cats, dogs, chickens and any other animals you may have. If you have a garden or outdoor area, I'm happy to make sure things are maintained. I'm confident in rural and urban environments, having lived in both. Why am I interested in housesitting? I mainly work from home (computer) so am flexible about where I am located. I'm based in Auckland and am employed by the University of Auckland, but enjoy discovering new places now and then. And I have family and friends in other parts of the country so like to be closer to them. I don't smoke, nor am I a party animal. Boringly safe! My experience as a house and pet sitter includes occasional weekends, a three month stint, and everything in between. I've befriended elderly cats, huge dogs, goats and even hand milked a cow as part of my 'sitting' experiences. Happy to answer any questions as you make your decisions.
We are an active retired couple who enjoy walking and biking who have always had…
We are an active retired couple who enjoy walking and biking who have always had cats and dogs over the years, and as we now live in an apartment that does not allow pets, we really look forward to our housesitting positions that include them. We are both responsible and respectful and look forward to meeting and looking after your beloved pets while you are on holiday . Over the last 6 yrs we have looked after dogs, cats and chickens and as we are active enjoy the exercise for us and the animals. As we now have a lot of time on our hands, we thought this is a great way to see our beautiful country. We will have no problem getting references and always treat your home as our own We are shortly sitting for one of them for the 5th time. We hopefully look forward to meeting you and your pets in the future and hope that you will consider us as your housesitters. Brenda and Mike Dring
Eight years ago, we decided to have a change of lifestyle. We sold our backpacke…
Eight years ago, we decided to have a change of lifestyle. We sold our backpackers hostel and bought a large caravan because we love new areas to explore. In the past we have had corporate careers, managed holiday parks, and been custodians/cooks at a ski lodge. We have had dogs (sadly no longer) and have lived with family on their lifestyle block looking after the chooks, goat and dog. We still love caravan life but would also like to try the housesitting experience in different parts of NZ. (If you have a spare spot for us to put our caravan whilst we look after your property with tender loving care then that would be a real bonus but not a necessity.) As housesitters we would ensure that you would come back to your home after you have been away and find your pets (if you have them) well-loved and your home as you left it.
I am a mature single lady. I am going to be in between homes for a few months so…
I am a mature single lady. I am going to be in between homes for a few months so thought I would house sit so as not to impose too much on family and friends. I have house sat in the past mainly for friends. I have my own cat William and my sister has kindly agreed to look after him during this time. If you decide to have me house sit for you, you can expect your home and pet(s) to be well looked after. I am happy to water plants, mow lawns etc.
Hi I am John, I am 63 years old, retired and living in Whanganui moved backfrom…
Hi I am John, I am 63 years old, retired and living in Whanganui moved backfromKerikeri 2020. I was brought up in Masterton and have always had a love for animals. As a child I had Gold Fish and built a Bird Aviary and bred Budgies, Canaries and Quail. Over the school holidays if we weren't away I would feed my friend's and family pets if they were on holiday. I have had cats most of my life and when I moved to Keri keri owned several lifestyle blocks and had beef dry stock, a pet Goat and a dog and a I also looked after neighbour's properties when they were away, so chooks, sheep are lovey to look after also. I have had a dog for most of my time up here in the north. I have spent the last 5 years looking after properties in Opua which were on Book a Bach. I had nothing but good feed back about how clean the properties were from the guests. During my working life I was in sales and I am a good people person and I treated my job as it is was my own business and 90 percent of my sales were repeat business or referals. That is what I aim to achieve with this house sitting venture. Your pets will get to know me as you will and it will make your holiday more enjoyable knowing that they are in good care with a familiar face. I love overseas travel but don't spend enough time travelling around our beautiful country. This will give me the best of both worlds . I look forward to being able to look after your pets and property for you.
Hello! I'm Rocio a 26 year old chilean girl. This is my first time applying to …
Hello! I'm Rocio a 26 year old chilean girl. This is my first time applying to be a house sitter, I would like to know new places around New Zealand and what better than living an unique experience. I don't have a formal experience with house sitting and caring pets but I am a very clean and tidy person, so you don't have to worry about the cleaning of your home. Since I was 0 years old I have been surrounded by pets, mostly cats, dogs and cows. If you choose me, you will find a reliable, safe person who loves animals, and who needs to be in contact with pets to be happier :)
Super fun and happy 24 year old girl. Starting my journey in “van lifing” it…
Super fun and happy 24 year old girl. Starting my journey in “van lifing” it and wanted work where I can still travel. I grew up with a lot of I pets. so I love all animals especially dogs! so i will definitely be getting your pooch up and out of the house for nice long walks. I was a residential support worker who worked with disability people before I decided I wanted a change of scene. I nannied and also was a Teacher aid at a disability school as well. I really enjoy people and love to help out. I pride myself on my caring nature and my joy for life. I’ll make sure your house is safe and well looked after. I'm very confident with pets all shapes and sizes. I even taught myself how to groom, so my 3 boys were always looking trim and tidy Can’t wait to meet you
I am a responsible and reliable individual who is excited about the opportunity …
I am a responsible and reliable individual who is excited about the opportunity to care for your home and pets while you are away. I love animals, come from a farming background, and have lived with cats and sometimes dogs all my life. I'm an experienced house and pet sitter, and I am confident that I have the skills and experience necessary to provide excellent care for what matters most to you. I am responsible, reliable, and dependable. I work professionally from home and am available during the week, at weekends, and on public holidays. My 15-year-old daughter, who lives separately, joins me on housesits. She we `house-trained' and respectful of other people's property also. I enjoy housesitting as it helps others. I have a tenant at my place, so I enjoy a little time away. Please get in touch with me to discuss this, and I'm available via SKYPE, Zoom, Teams, and sometimes via cellphone. I am excited to hear from you.
Hiya, I'm Fin, a 35 year old Environmental scientist and Marine biologist curre…
Hiya, I'm Fin, a 35 year old Environmental scientist and Marine biologist currently working for the government - MPI (Biosecurity). Absolutely love dogs hence getting into MPI to work alongside sniffer dogs. I live a pretty quiet lifestyle so I tend to enjoy my time walking, at the gym, yoga, Pilates and swimming, and heading out to explore new coffee shops. When not housesitting, I am at my parents home looking after their two highly active rambunctious dogs. We go out exploring, paddleboarding and adventuring discovering our lovely backyard here in Auckland. I love walking dogs and am used to working with large dogs so am comfortable around strong dogs that may need constant watching, as well as little dogs who love cuddles. I am clean, tidy and respectful and would love to hear from you for long term (5 days +) sits. Any questions, please feel free to get in touch :)
I am a Worldly 70 year old Fit & Healthy Kiwi Retired Engineering Consultant,bo…
I am a Worldly 70 year old Fit & Healthy Kiwi Retired Engineering Consultant,born in Wellington and now 2 of my 3 Adult children reside there plus my 2 lovely Grandaughters 6 & 8. I love Wellington,especially the city and enjoy getting out and about Walking,Swimming at Freyberg Pool,catching a Movie or a Coffee and to Live Jazz on a Sunday afternoon at Rogue & Vagabon and meeting up with my kids & Grandaughters on regular basis. My daughter suggested this site & house sitting as an Entree to possibly getting a permanent Apartment in Wellington..! I have always had Cats & Dogs and enjoy their company. I am a very tidy and organized person and can turn my hand to all manners of house Maintenance which I do regularly for my family. I also have a sister & cousins living in Wellington,any of whom would supply glowing references IF required . Cheers Bob
Hello there! We are Matt and Millie (33 and 37 respectively) - a happy couple lo…
Hello there! We are Matt and Millie (33 and 37 respectively) - a happy couple looking for opportunities to house and/or pet sit around Auckland. We're well-versed in caring for a wide range of dog breeds, including a Border Collie Lab mix, two very energetic Weimaraners (taking care of both of them regularly for several weeks from puppies to grown-ups), American Cocker Spaniels, a Doxieranian (Pomeranian and Dachshund mix) and a Cairn Terrier. Daily walks are part of our normal routine, so it's an added pleasure to have a furry friend in tow. We also have experience in taking care of cats, namely a Bombay, as well as rabbits (Netherland Dwarfs), guinea pigs (American Crested, Abyssinian, Coronet, Rex, Peruvian and Golden); even snails! As fellow homeowners, so we also understand the challenge and importance of finding the right person to look after your home in a way that feels most comfortable for you. Choosing us means choosing peace of mind. We are highly considerate people who are happy to live by your rules, so there'll be no need to worry about your home while you're out of town. We are clean, tidy, security conscious and highly observant, so you can rest assured your home would be in good hands with us in your absence. We're happy to answer any questions you may have, so please get in touch if there's anything we've left unanswered here.
I have my own business and can work from anywhere which means I spend a large ma…
I have my own business and can work from anywhere which means I spend a large majority of my days at home. I am a single mother of two teenage girls. They are both at boarding school in Auckland. I've recently sold my house on Waiheke Island and am enjoying the freedom of house/pet sitting. I am reliable, clean, tidy, quiet, enjoy my own company and LOVE being around animals. I will mostly be house sitting on my own however have listed as a family as it's possible one or both of my daughters may join at times. Can be pre arranged with owner. Whilst I am fairly new to house/animal sitting I am a lifelong lover of animals. Over the years I've had cats, a dog, goats and chickens. I've spent the last 7 years on a journey of personal/spiritual development which has evolved into my work. I'm passionate about shamanic healing, consciousness, herbal medicine and human behaviour. Feel free to check out my website: www.alchemaehealing.co.nz. I'm looking forward to exploring time in different parts of our beautiful country and spending time with your beloved animals.
I'm generally adventurous, I grew up as a farmer's daughter, so I appreciate ani…
I'm generally adventurous, I grew up as a farmer's daughter, so I appreciate animals and the environment. I have two adult children, one nearby in New Plymouth and the other in Australia. I recently returned from Australia where I had one house-sitting position and three woofing placements. My main past times are gardening, riding my electric bike, reading, and spending time with family and friends. Throughout the years I've had numerous significant pets. My first was a calf that I cared for and trained. Because of my fondness for her, my Father kept her until I was seventeen when I went to the Waikato to qualify as a Nurse. Another pet I was particularly fond of was a canary, which sang beautifully and I called him Gusto. Unfortunately, he died during covid. More recently I had a stray cat that determinedly made herself home with me. Pets are great companions and I appreciate them very much. I began house-sitting before retirement, and have cared for cats and dogs, plus a few sheep and a donkey. These situations have been for family, friends, and acquaintances for periods of almost a week to a month.
I am a retired mental health professional and I have the time now to do housesit…
I am a retired mental health professional and I have the time now to do housesitting. I enjoy experiencing new places and caring for other peoples homes. I have lived and worked in the UK for eighteen years and I returned to NZ to retire in 2017. I have travelled widely, and I appreciate different lifestyles and cultures. I enjoy an active lifestyle and spend at least an hour everyday walking. I enjoy knitting and have made some lovely creations. I am a reader and a writer, I have looked after homes for friends and family. I have regularly looked after my daughter's little dog Ted. Ted is a schnauzer poodle mix and very loving. We are the best of mates. I used to have dogs of my own, but I have no pets at the moment. In the past I have raised a rottweiler from a puppy and have had several rescue dogs and cats. When my children were small, we had pet guinea pigs, mice, budgies and finches. I am a very good housekeeper. I like to have a clean, tidy environment and I will look after your home as if it is my own.
Hi There, I am a mature (46) female who loves spending time in a yoga/Pilates s…
Hi There, I am a mature (46) female who loves spending time in a yoga/Pilates studio, or running up mountains or cuddled up on a couch watching TV. I work during the day as a Commercial Relationship Manager for a large Transport Company. I also work part time doing Administration for one of the studios I exercise in (This is web based work that can be done from anywhere). I own my own house in Dargaville and I house sit in Auckland during the week so that I can work in Auckland. I am however happy to spend weekends in Auckland when I am house-sitting as it gives me a chance to do more yoga. I have been house sitting previously looking after chickens, cats, dogs, fish, turtles. I have looked after animals that required medication and also a dog that had Separation Anxiety Disorder. I have looked after Corgis, Collies, large poodles. I love both large and small dogs and enjoy getting out for daily walks. I am described in my references by homeowners as trustworthy, reliable, quiet and diligent who has a high respect to animal care. I look forward to hearing from you. Regards Cat.
Hello, I am Sophie, Im in my early thirties. I have pet-sit and house-sit off an…
Hello, I am Sophie, I’m in my early thirties. I have pet-sit and house-sit off and on for years. I genuinely love animals and respect people's homes. I work as a writer, photographer and recipe developer. Sometimes I work predominantly from home, other times I go into photoshoots, depending on which job I am on. Through house-sitting I've had the pleasure of 'living' in different parts of Auckland and 'adopting' beloved pets. In Bayswater I had Barley – a good natured poodle-retriever who I have a soft spot for. In Snells Beach I looked after Rocky (Shitzu) who snored on my bed and took me for beach walks. I also looked after the free-range hens. In Papakura I had no pets, but I cleaned the pool and raked leaves from the mighty oak trees, and enjoyed exploring the surroundings. In Te Henga/Bethells Beach I looked after Murphy (twice) – a nineteen year old gentle cat that kept me company and slept by the fire, as well as fish and free-range chooks. The hardest part of house-sitting is having to leave the animals afterwards. I am an animal person at heart, I love to experience the joy and devotion of dogs and cats. At present I am not in a position to own a pet, so looking after one is the next best thing. I take the responsibility of looking after someone's 'fur children' very seriously, as well as being in their treasured home. I consider myself reliable, responsible and very respectful. I hope to leave your house as clean (or cleaner) then when you left it, and your pet(s) happy and well looked after. I am an avid gardener and am happy to spend time in the garden – tending to and watering a vegetable garden would be a wonderful bonus. If you choose me to be your house/ pet sitter then I am very happy to communicate via whatsapp, text or email. I can communicate daily or weekly, whatever works best for you. Please do feel free to contact me for a chat or a visit. Warm regards, Sophie Merkens
My name is Roman Telford, am 32 working as a freelance web developer and also ha…
My name is Roman Telford, am 32 working as a freelance web developer and also have been working as a chef in a woodfired pizzeria. I work remotely from home and usually work anywhere between 7am-5pm. I am currently traveling and WWOOFing on Great Barrier Island, am coming back to Auckland in the next couple weeks and thought house sitting over the summer period would work well as I settle back into Auckland life. I haven't house sit through an app like this, but over the years have always house sit friends and families homes. Having grown up with cats and dogs, fish and rabbits, I get along with animals well and love taking dogs for walks. I do some volunteering at some community gardens in Auckland so am able to take care of the gardens as well, some of the gardens I volunteer at have poultry and livestock so I have quite basic experience around them as well. People can expect to come back to a well looked after and clean home, as well as happy and healthy pets and gardens. Would love to send photos and updates of the animals to their owners while they are away too!
Hello there! I have been with The Housesitting Co since 2012 and love the var…
Hello there! I have been with The Housesitting Co since 2012 and love the variety of animals I get to look after. I packed up my own home and placed it all in storage and am now concentrating on house sitting full time to take care of your pets, as if they were my own. My name is Julie age 65 I am newly retired after 18 years in real estate and I would consider myself to be a mature, single adult with no dependents, as my boys have grown up and moved on. Over the years of housesitting, I have looked after, cats, dogs, chickens, rabbits, goats, sheep, mice, rats, and fish. So much variety, and so much fun. My years in real estate, will be an asset for the care of your home. As a family we have owned Jack Russells, English Bull Terrior, cats, mice, rats, canaries, finches and was brought up with tropical fish for most of my life. I would consider myself a private person, no more parties, just the quiet life for me To sit amongst family of pets is my ideal. Every animal is different, there are no two pets that have the same quirks. Looking after your loved ones is now my lifestyle choice and I love it. I get to meet, sit, walk and love so many pets, it really is a lovely way of feeling loved. It is always hard to leave them behind as I feel Ihave grown a bond with them. Your house will be well looked after and kept clean at all times. I will water your plants, feed your pets, walk your dogs, tweet with the birds, blow bubbles at the fish and collect your mail. I always leave your home better than when I arrived. If you are looking for a single mature person with flexible hours, who will give a lot of love to your loved ones, then I'm your lady. I look forward to hearing from you. Julie.
My partner George and I are currently living in Raglan so we can be closer to fa…
My partner George and I are currently living in Raglan so we can be closer to family since COVID-19 hit the world. George is retired from the film industry as a camera technician originally from the UK and extremely well travelled. He is very active and interested in skiing, golf, surf, tennis and anything that doesn't require him to get into a boat. I am a former secondary teacher and film industry veteran and also love travel, food and wine. We have lived in Queenstown, Christchurch, Wellington, Auckland and Gisborne and have owned cats, dogs, ducks and sheep. We are currently tenants as we try to find our next home and have been landlords in the past. We have used house sitters and been house sitters so we have had experience from both perspectives. One of the main reasons we would like to house sit is to spend time with different pets. Due to our desire to travel more we decided not to get any pets and I am missing being around animals. Your pets will be happy to have our attention and company all day. We are happy to house sit in any area and have experience with both small and large dogs and cats. We look forward to meeting you sometime in the future. Thanks Karen & George
We are sisters who house sit in order to spend time together. We are middle-age…
We are sisters who house sit in order to spend time together. We are middle-aged ladies who enjoy animals, walks, gardening, cups of tea, and books. I (Ellen) work in law enforcement in Northland, and Katherine is an academic in Waikato. We are both very attached to our pets. I have a cat (an SPCA rescue), a dog (we adopted a Border Collie from the retired working dogs website), hens, and beefies. I run with Belle, our dog, so if you want plenty of exercise for an active dog that's fine. I was a puppy sitter for the Blind Foundation when I lived in Auckland, so I built up experience with various dogs. You can be confident that your rules for your animals will be followed. Katherine is a cat lover with a soft spot for tabby mogs and orientals. She has a Birman, a retired breeding queen. She has also enjoyed owning poultry, and is likewise comfortable with horses and other farm or domestic animals, large or small. We have our own homes and husbands so we are not looking for very long stays, but we are perfect for your long weekend or short holiday, especially if you have animals or plants needing TLC.
Hi! My name is Ashleigh Rigby, and I am 30. I'm a consumer scientist from South …
Hi! My name is Ashleigh Rigby, and I am 30. I'm a consumer scientist from South Africa who is in New Zealand at the moment. I'm looking into housesitting because my profession is that of hospitality management and the area is tourism-based and I love animals! I have plenty of work experience in managing hotels, country houses, lodges and restaurants and I have done house and pet-sitting since I was a young teenager in my beautiful home city of Hilton , Midlands Meander in South Africa. I have grown up in a pet-loving family, and have experience in all pets from fish, birds, hamsters, Guinee pigs, farm animals, dogs, and reptiles! I am travelling alone whilst taking a break and looking for work in a specific area. Due to my circumstances, I am looking for longer time period of a housesit. I'm a very stay-at-home-mommy type of girl! My most recent housesit was in November 2022, in South Africa where I looked after a lovely little kitten called Tiggy! If you are the kind of owner who loves getting pictures of your animal doing cute things everyday, I'm in! Or, if you prefer to know that your pet is well cared for once a week, then it's fine with me. I will adjust to your needs and let you know exactly what is happening when you require it. I am always available on my phone and easily contactable. I will treat your animals as my own, as I am extremely aware and can relate to the love that your animal requires! I know from experience it can be nerve-wracking to leave a pet with a stranger, so I can assure you that I will look after your animal with the greatest care. If you don't have pets, that's okay! Due to my employment industry mainly involving running hotels, I live a sober, clean and pristine life! I take care of furniture, I make sure to respect the value of household items and I am mindful of electricity usage and water restrictions. My mum would definitely back me up in saying that I take after her when looking after a home. It's your pride and Joy, and it will be mine too. You can expect complete transparency and clear communication with me. Should I notice anything out of the norm, I will make sure to contact you immediately. I am honest, and will be grateful to have the opportunity to live in your home whilst you are away. I hope this gives you a sense of who I am! Have a lovely day, and I look forward to hearing from you.
We are retired, love animals and love travelling and exploring our beautiful cou…
We are retired, love animals and love travelling and exploring our beautiful country. We have completed several housesitting jobs both here and overseas caring for cats and dogs. We treat each house as our own and love the animals as our own. We are honest and reliable. We are fit and active, cycling and walking and kayaking are our main interests. We enjoy meeting people from all walks of life and have travelled extensively overseas.
Hello, I'm a single 39 year old paediatric physio who is looking to change care…
Hello, I'm a single 39 year old paediatric physio who is looking to change careers and get into film. My contract at Waitakere hospital finishes at the end of December and I plan to have a break during January. I own a small unit which I rent out on Airbnb and need to be near to clean it etc. I would love to own animals of my own (especially a dog), but as I travel a lot and don’t have a good space I think it'd be unfair on them at this stage. I would enjoy looking after any animals if you have any especially a dog for my daily runs/walks. My spare time could be spent on a run/walk/yoga, heading out to a beach or bush, helping out at a community garden, hanging out with friends or relaxing into a few hours of reading/ photography. More of a home body his year and have a bit of work to do on the change of career side of things. I am a very clean, tidy person and probably would be more than usual if living in someone else's house. I'd love to do a bit of gardening as well.
I am a young professional working a 9-5 corporate job in communications. I am tr…
I am a young professional working a 9-5 corporate job in communications. I am trustworthy, reliable, a good communicator, very house proud, and will treat your home and fur babies as if they were my own. I have grown up as a lover of animals (cats in particular) and always had a family cat as a child. My ex partner and I adopted two adorable tabby cats who are mother (Ava) and son (Otis) from a local rescue - they will not be coming with me to house sit. I used to regularly look after my former flatmates golden retriever and black cat which kept me great company during the 2020 COVID-19 lockdowns! In my spare time I love to bake, read, and get outdoors. I work from home two days a week and am a real homebody who loves to curl up on the couch with a book, a cup of tea, and a furry friend. I would love to have the opportunity to take care of your pride and joy (both pets and home) while you are away! Please feel free to contact me via the provided email or phone.
Hello, we are Lynne and Bob Mitchener. Our working lives began as a registered…
Hello, we are Lynne and Bob Mitchener. Our working lives began as a registered nurse (Lynne) and an electrician (Bob). Since then we have also worked for non-profit trusts and in the hospitality industry. Our last job, from which we have now retired from was managing a rural retreat centre on ten acres, where we took care of the bookings, looked after the cleaning of the house, the maintenance and grounds. We come with a wealth of practical experience to care for your home and pets. We have cared for cats, dogs, hens and sheep. One lovely pet -sit we had was Harry, a gorgeous little wire-haired foxy cross. We looked after him for three months, and declared that when we eventually retire in our own home, we will find a dog like Harry. However, we are open to falling in love with new varieties, and look forward to caring for your dogs and see them work their charm on us. We have included a photo of Millie, the black labrador with the guilty look on her face. She invited us to her home for one month, about five years back, while her owners were overseas, and we enjoyed the daily walks she took us on to the local beach, where she wanted to play chase the ball until she dropped!! Before her owners went away they gave her a stuffed toy, and told us that it would be "stuffed" before they came home! Three weeks into the house sit, the beloved stuffed toy was still intact, but alas, in the final week, we came home to this mess!!! Oh well, at least we were warned!!! As for cats, we love all and every variety, but are especially partial to ginger moggies. They are so smart. We retired from full time work in April 2017, did a 3 month house sit in Otaki where we looked after a fabulous soft coated wheaten terrier called Lulu, two cats, and 12 chooks! In september 2017 we moved to Taupo where we have retired, and renovating up our home. Two years after this, we were contacted by the owners of lovely Lulu, to tell us they were moving to a retirement village and werent able to take Lulu, so they were needing to rehouse her, sadly. The next four and a bit years were a lovely history for us, as Lulu joined our household and brought much pleasure and joy to our lives. Sadly she is now passed on, so we are available for housesits once again. Our main priority is, we have family in Auckland, and whangapora, so we are especially interested in short housesits in both these places, to catch up with family and friends, especially our new grandson in Stanmore bay. We have done lots of house and pet sitting before, both in NZ and the UK and will look after your home and pets as if our own. We are both creative, caring people, we enjoy reading, walking, cycling, movies and spending time with our friends and family.We have enjoyed cycling the Otago rail trail, the Hauraki rail trail, the old coach road trail and the timber trail. Lynne is a writer and Bob is an artist, he has won several awards for his work. We are a quiet, discreet caring couple and will do everything we can to look after your home and special pets. Thanks for reading our profile, we hope to meet you soon!
I have recently retired on the 2/10/20 on my own in between houses and not wanti…
I have recently retired on the 2/10/20 on my own in between houses and not wanting to settle for a while. Very reliable,trustworthy,clean (pedantic even) enjoy exercise with or with out pets. Friendly and out going. I would prefer one small dog who likes lots of walks and cats.
1) I love spending time in areas of New Zealand away from the main cities. I am …
1) I love spending time in areas of New Zealand away from the main cities. I am happiest when at home in cared for surroundings, and when caring from my surroundings. I have been a keen gardener all my life (always pottering!), I understand plants well and happily assist in other people's gardens. My work as a lecturer means I do a lot of work from home, and online. This allows me to be flexible with regards to my location. I thrive in quiet surroundings with nature, animals and birds around me. 2) I grew up around animals (a great variety!), and have always had them in my life. People comment that their pets are calm in my presence and they often seek to have contact with me. My father's family were originally farmers in Southland. In my childhood, we often had family holidays on farms and I am very comfortable around farm animals. Daily walks (and gentle jogs) are part of my health and lifestyle routine, wherever I happen to be living. I love walking with dogs as company and I previously owned two dogs when I was younger. I currently care for my neighbour's cat, which seems to have adopted my house for his daily naps. 3) People often miss their homes when they are away, and I would take pride in ensuring that their home (and garden) is in perfect condition when they return, and their pets are happy and healthy. I am a home owner myself (and a landlord), and I know quite a lot about the upkeep of a home and a property. I am able to use home appliances and garden maintenance tools confidently.
I am a professional software specialist. Auckland has been my home for more than…
I am a professional software specialist. Auckland has been my home for more than two decades. I like being in nature. Reading, practising yoga and tending my small veggie garden fill up most of my time. I don't have a pet myself although I grew up with a few dogs and cats. I would love to have a cat one day. Right now, I love walking my neighbour's dogs with her. She's a professional dog walker. I learned so much from her regarding communication with pets and how to care for them. I hope I can help you to care for your pet while you are away.
Very clean, tidy responsible - well travelled single man working freelance in th…
Very clean, tidy responsible - well travelled single man working freelance in the film industry (based in New Zealand and London). I often have time between work projects (ranging from a week to a few months) where it would be lovely to lead more of a structured domestic lifestyle, including dog walking/pet care as I love being around animals; with plenty of experience in caring for the pets of family and friends. I am based in Wellington (NZ/UK dual citizen), but happy to consider house sitting placements across New Zealand to experience living in new areas. I have travelled around both North and South Islands extensively for work and pleasure.
My name is John Wilkinson and my wife is Lindy Smith. We are both in our 60s, no…
My name is John Wilkinson and my wife is Lindy Smith. We are both in our 60’s, now retired after lengthy careers in teaching and secondary school leadership. At the same time as working we have enjoyed a busy family life that has always had at its core cats, dogs and the occasional guinea pig. As a couple we have always been the ‘go to’ people for house and pet care, sitting advice and support for family, friends and work colleagues. I grew up originally in England where my father bred Boxers: so dogs have been a major presence in my childhood and further as family pets throughout our 30 years here in New Zealand. (a tradition continued by our married son and his Boxer dog.) Lindy has always had cats within her family and upbringing and she was the person who introduced me to the joys of a mixed pet household when we started our first home in UK. Our ‘record’ achieved here in New Zealand is 2 cats, 2 dogs, 3 guinea pigs and various temporarily adopted four-legged friends! We are home owners who take pride in our property and would transfer that responsible care to any house we were looking after. We have traveled widely, enjoying different cultures and cuisines and we bring an energetic approach to all we do. We have used a house-sitting service successfully in the past when we had pets and thus appreciate the expectations of house owners: - that their homes will be cherished, and their pets cared for well. In our retirement we are exploring other areas of New Zealand and the world. We both enjoy an active life – cycling, walking and swimming and I have recently taken up Paddle Boarding as a hobby. We are excited by each of our house-sits and the encounters with new people, pets, places and experiences which they provide – but we are mindful of the importance of house owners feeling comfortable with entrusting their precious homes and pets to others. We would be pleased to talk with you and answer any further questions.
Energetic, reliable, very people and animal friendly. Love the outdoors and sinc…
Energetic, reliable, very people and animal friendly. Love the outdoors and since giving up my nursing job am keen to gypsy about helping home and pet owners out whilst enjoying what our beautiful country has to offer. Can do longer periods ie months or two weeks minimum if need to travel from Taranaki where I am based. Also a keen gardener so very happy to water plants and pull weeds. Love to walk so dogs will be happy.
I am 67 but still feel like Im in my 40s. I enjoy keeping fit. I hike, swim, lov…
I am 67 but still feel like I’m in my 40s. I enjoy keeping fit. I hike, swim, love walking my daughter's labrador on the beach most mornings, l paddle board when condictions are right and practise yoga. As a child I grew up with Ponty the dog then Kim a Golden Spaniel, we also had Whiskers the cat. They were my buddies and were part of the games we played in the back yard. My biggest love was horses and my dapple grey horse called Centennial. John has a love for all animals too and grew up with Shep the border collie, in his adolescence he had pigeons . I volunteer for Riding For The Disabled and absolutely love it. The difference you see in the confidence of the children that are participating is very heart warming. We are confident with handling farm animals. I love animals any size, colour, hairy, bald, old or young and especially their individual personalities. Our first house sitting experience we looked after Ian and Debbie Shuttleworths house and rescue dog named Heney for 6 months while the owners went back home to England. The second was sitting a friend's house Dean and Nancy for the winter while they were in Australia. We will respect your property, keep the yards tidy, mow lawns etc, most importantly the house will be kept spotless and the pets will be loved as if they were our own.
We're an honest and trustworthy hard working professional couple living in Auckl…
We're an honest and trustworthy hard working professional couple living in Auckland. Having now lived in NZ for over 15 years we have a network of friends and family throughout the country who we like to visit when we find the opportunity. Our reason for exploring house sitting is to hopefully be of service to similar people like ourselves who like to do a bit of travel. Therefore giving them the peace of mind to have a worry free time away from their own property and pets, knowing they're in safe and capable hands. Over the years we have always utilised friends for any longer term house sitting requirements and in the past have been house sitters for overseas property investors. We quite often look after the pets of our friends when they go on holiday. You can expect your property to be looked after as if it were our own. To always be in the same condition as you left it and if required we quite enjoy doing a bit of pottering in the garden.
Hi there, Im 34 years old and a permanent resident of NZ and have been living i…
Hi there, I’m 34 years old and a permanent resident of NZ and have been living in this beautiful country for almost 6 years now. Originally I’m from Germany. I would describe myself as respectful, responsible, and caring with a big heart for animals, the outdoors, and a passion for health & well-being. In my spare time, I enjoy going for big walks, doing graphite drawings, acro yoga, and spending time on the beach. I'm an absolute animal person. I've grown up with cats and dogs and find being around animals pure joy. I've been full-time house-sitting since June 2022 in order to save money for my studies. With me as a sitter, you can expect someone who treats your home with as much respect as if it was my own. I’m very tidy and clean and know what it's like to tend to a house. I’m sure your pet(s) will enjoy my company just as much as I will enjoy theirs :) Please feel free to look through my references and contact any of my referees who will be more than happy to vouch for my character. With love, Sabrina Kirchner
Hi, my name is Renee. I am a 40+ kiwi experienced in house sitting for friends,…
Hi, my name is Renee. I am a 40+ kiwi experienced in house sitting for friends, family and work colleagues. I am a tidy, reliable and respectful non-smoker who takes care of my surroundings. I am considerate and flexible, happy to sign a house sitters contract and keep in regular contact with property and/or pet updates. When I am invited into your home to housesit, I take care of your house, plants and pets as you would, ensuring you return home to happy animals and a tidy home. I am self-employed with the advantage of working anywhere in the country.
Kia Ora I am available to sit long term in Auckland. I am a single sitter who ab…
Kia Ora I am available to sit long term in Auckland. I am a single sitter who absolutely loves the company of pets! I am 40, I am tidy, respectful and reliable. I live a clean and active lifestyle. My job can be done remotely or in office so I can be flexible to your needs and importantly can be around for your pet and at the house a good amount. I have a sustainable clothing business I run on the side and am a yoga teacher also. I am a creative person who enjoys design, fashion and Art. I am happy to look after all pets and will do so with great care. I also can take care of your vege patch and plants and your treasures within your home:) I am a great communicator and will try to respond to you ASAP so we can get organised! you can fully relax when you are away as the things you love will be in great hands :) Hope to chat soon Nina
Since my wife died early last year. I am in the process of relocating from Cook…
Since my wife died early last year. I am in the process of relocating from Cook Islands where I have all my assets including a house that I own. Until I have liquidated my assets, it would be convenient for me to do housesitting. I have had several pets before both dogs and cats. My late wife and I did 3 months house sitting for a cat in Glen Innes in 1975. I will keep the home clean and tidy for the owners, forward mail and email if required and also see to it that bills are paid on time.
We are Simona and Rokas, a couple of sailors on the long journey with our sailbo…
We are Simona and Rokas, a couple of sailors on the long journey with our sailboat around the world. As we are doing some repairs and upgrades on our boat, we'll be spending quite some time in NZ and would love to explore this stunning country on land too. After a long time living on a boat, the opportunity to take care of a house and pets for a little bit and enjoy land life, sounds super appealing to us. We are nature lovers, outdoor people and we truly like animals. We both had pets before our journey and we miss that bond you can create with animals. Three years living on a boat in remote locations taught us a lot - taking responsibility about everything on your own, fixing things, be creative in all kind of situations you get in. You can be sure that your house and garden will be looked after with high responsibility as well as your pets. We know how sad is to be away from your pets so we will update you while we house sit with photographs/videos if you like. Feel free to PM us if you have any further questions.
Hello :) My name is Yin, 27 y/o; I am a Malaysian Chinese lady with a working h…
Hello :) My name is Yin, 27 y/o; I am a Malaysian Chinese lady with a working holiday visa; I have been in New Zealand since March 2019, coming to 3 years :) I love travelling by myself, and I have been to most of the places in New Zealand during my working holiday. I am fully vaccinated. Also a tidy and clean person. I am a quiet, introverted but friendly person. I love nature and small animals. I enjoy living a peaceful life. I do respect others and would like to spread kindness. I sincerely hope to get this amazing opportunity :)
Hi there, Mick and I (Debbie) are from the UK and are back after lockdown to vi…
Hi there, Mick and I (Debbie) are from the UK and are back after lockdown to visit our son in NZ. He only went for a gap year to St Kentigens school in Auckland but decided to stay in NZ, so we come over each year to see him and escape the UK winter. To put your minds at rest we are both fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and are happy to share our vaccination record with you. So here is why we believe we would be right to look after your fur babies. We have both had dogs and cats through out our lives, as children and as a family together. In the UK we had a reciprocal arrangement with dear friends where by we looked after their dogs whilst they were away and vice-versa. So our dog numbers tripled. The dogs needed a good couple of hours a day walking and often came home from the woods wet and muddy. Meaning they couldn't go back into the house until washed and well rubbed dry. Our pets have all passed away now and as we spend a long time away from home visiting NZ, it is not fair or practical for us to have more of our own so we get our dog and cat "fix" by looking after other peoples pets. Coming to New Zealand during the grey English winter not only allows us to see our son but increases the amount of summer we experience every year. Our own extensive garden and allotments (space we rent to vegetable garden) are in their dormant period and our own home is tucked up to protect it from the worst of the winter cold. During our stays in NZ we often rent homes and always treat them as if they were our own. Owners have often commented how clean and tidy we have left them. (See our reviews for further confirmation). In the UK we provide very high quality rental accommodation and run a property maintenance company to up hold these standards. We wouldn't let a property that we couldn't live in ourselves. The fact that our tenants stay for a long time speaks positively for us as Landlords, one of our tenants has been with us for over ten years. As your sitter we would treat your home and pets as if they were our own, but following your instructions and rules on what they are and are not allowed to do, how much daily walking is required and their dietary requirements. Once we leave your home you will not know we have been there. The transition between you leaving, us staying and you returning will be seamless. We look forward to enjoying your home and pets. If you would like to chat while we are in the UK please phone using 'What's App' but remember you are 13 hours ahead of us. Mick and Debbie
I am a friendly, kind, fully vaccinated non smoker and I love people and animals…
I am a friendly, kind, fully vaccinated non smoker and I love people and animals....I really enjoy hiking, reading, movies, numbers, handcrafts, friends, family and pottering around home. I am comfortable looking after apartments in the city, homes in the suburbs and also homes in rural areas - pets or no pets. I have been with the Housesitting Company since November 2021 and have a few references online. If you require further reassurance I have a list of other home-owners/pet-owners who are happy to be called as referees. Please email or text me and I can provide more details to put you in touch with some of those who may have similar animals and/or houses as yourself. I am a mum of two gorgeous young adults who are running their own worlds....I currently base myself Everywhere as housesitting has become a Lifestyle and I housesit full time (renting a room "by the night" with a friend between housesits). My only constant is I work fulltime in Rangiora, North Canterbury as an Accounting Systems Consultant for an Accounting firm. *************************************** I love to housesit to help others - so homeowners can have a holiday reassured that their home and animals are well looked after. From my own previous experience, I know how hard it can be to find a kennel/cattery or a suitable person to look after the gorgeous animals in our lives. For me house-sitting is a lovely change of scenery and it would be fabulous to care for other people’s animals and/or home. I really enjoy the company of other people’s animals. I call this my early working retirement....and as I mentioned, my children are nearly grown ups (when did that happen!!)....they have both “flown” my nest ...my son is a third year building apprentice and my daughter is at Auckland Uni doing architecture ....as they don’t live with me now I can freely go housesitting as required. I grew up by the beach in Sumner and our family always had house pets and my (now ex-) husband and I brought our children up on a lifestyle block in Ohoka with cows, sheep, pigs, chickens, dogs and cats. So I have looked after and have experience with a wide range of stock/pets (in saying that I am not familiar with riding and the daily care of horses - although I love being around them!). I would feel privileged if you choose to have me as your Housesitter. I am very tidy and am happy to do things the way you wish. I will respect your house and everything in it and will be grateful for you letting me stay in your home. I look forward to hearing from you!!
Hi there, My name is Andrew. I am 63. I am a writer and work remotely. I tra…
Hi there, My name is Andrew. I am 63. I am a writer and work remotely. I travel frequently, so I do not have pets of my own - so I absolutely adore the time get to spend looking after other people's pet's. I love all animals, but am especially fond of dogs and cats. Horses, fish, hamsters, rats, hens, goats, sheep and pigs are also my friends. I am not too fond of spiders or creepy crawly type creatures, although I did look after a worm farm once and even enjoyed it. When not on my computer writing or working, I like to go on long walks. I swim, meditate, I love cooking and gardening. As my computer is my mobile office, your pets will have company all day long. I am completely house trained and am an expert in the art of being a guest. I will treat both your home and your beautiful pets with the respect and love they deserve. I would love to housesit your home and look after your treasured pets. I know that upon your return you will be very happy to have chosen me, and I'm sure you will be looking for my telephone number when you are thinking about your next holiday. I do not smoke. I look forward to hearing from you.
I was born in Christchurch. I lived 26 yrs in NZ and now 30+ in California. I go…
I was born in Christchurch. I lived 26 yrs in NZ and now 30+ in California. I go home to NZ once or twice a year. My husband and I have a 8 year old Mini Pinscher that we rescued at 1yr old. He is very active and we walk twice a day. I volunteered for the Golden Retriever rescue for 6 years interviewing adopters, walking the goldens, and picking up very frightened goldens from shelters to bring into our rescue. I have always had a cat, the one before our 3 yr old Ricky was 19 when he passed on. I also grew up with chooks. I am a competent horse rider and will consider looking after most animals. Would love to throw on my gum boots and head out to the paddock to cover a horse or move an animal to another paddock. I am a Scottish country dancer and like to walk, garden and read. I am willing to go anywhere in NZ and would prefer a rural setting. Please note my phone (cell) # can be used while I am in NZ.
Hi, Im Eunice! Ive been working in the health and fitness industry for the past …
Hi, I’m Eunice! I’ve been working in the health and fitness industry for the past two years and am very dedicated and passionate about my work. I’m looking to buy my first home and need to cut down on expenses. I’m currently living at my parents house, where there’s 6 of us and a 1yr old baby…not the best living situation so wanting to move out soon. I am in need of a quiet space for me to be able to do work and grow in my business. Someone recommended me to house sit and said I’d be good at it, especially with my love for animals. I have pet sitted and worked for a cleaning company in the past so can offer cleaning of the house while I’m there too. I’m happy to help with any chores that need to be done also. If you choose me as your sitter, you can expect a very tidy house, someone that doesn’t party or smoke, is very reliable and trustworthy.
Hi, my name is Santiago, I'm from Argentina. I am in New Zealand because I am al…
Hi, my name is Santiago, I'm from Argentina. I am in New Zealand because I am always interested in learning about other cultures, their language, the culinary culture of the place. From a very young age I grew up surrounded by pets and animals of all kinds since I grew up in a small town. Currently I have a cat called "Uma", which I miss a lot, she is in Argentina. I think this way of caring for pets could make my trip easier. I arrived in New Zealand 4 months ago and I have a working holiday visa. Before coming here I was living in Paris. I lived there for almost 7 months, and I had the opportunity to work in a Mexican restaurant called "Acá Pigalle", which is one of the most popular Mexican restaurant in Paris. It is located in the Pigalle neighborhood, a few meters from the Moulin Rouge. I am currently living in Wellington, where I worked as Shift leader at Gorilla Burguer. Also at the moment I'm working as a Chef. On the other hand, I wanted to mention that I am here with my girlfriend, who also has a valid working holiday visa. She has experience in Hospitality and Housekeeping. As I mentioned we are currently living in Wellington but we would like to know some new places like Auckland and all the little cities nearby. Hello, my name is Agustina Bengolea. I’m from Argentina. I arrived in New Zealand 4 months ago and I have a working holiday visa. Before coming here I was living in Paris. I lived there for almost 7 months, and I had the opportunity to work in a Parisian restaurant called "Cojean", which is one of the most popular healthy fast food restaurant. I am currently living in Wellington, where I worked as housekeeper at Boulcott Suits. On the other hand, I wanted to mention that I am here with my boyfriend who also has a valid working holiday visa. As I mentioned we are currently living in Wellington but we would like to know some new places like Auckland and all the little cities nearby. Other thing about me is that I'm a graphic designer and photographer, so I really like to go outdoors and take some photos of the wonderful new zealand's nature. Since I'm a child I've been in contact with animals. I grew up in a farm enviorment, becuase of my father's job, so I took care of different animals and plants my whole life, such as horses, calfs and chickens. And of course I've had got a lot of cats and dogs pets.
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