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Lower Hutt
Lower Hutt offers great walks, scenic reserves and is easily accessible from Wellington.
Wellington
Wellington has so much to offer its residents and visitors. The capital city of New Zealand is also its artistic heartbeat. Writers, artists, musicians and actors all cool this vibrant place their home. The saying ‘you can’t beat Wellington on a good day’ most certainly rings true when that good day arrives. Wellington though has something for every weather. Head to the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa where captivating collections for every taste are held. Visit the world famous Weta Workshop design and effects facility where work has been undertaken for The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, and a host of other blockbuster movies. If you’re into politics, then go on a guided tour of the
New Zealand Parliament, where you can also sit in the public gallery and hear the issues of the day debated. And if you want to get out of the city, the Wellington region is stunning with bush walks and beach strolls being popular options.
Having lived overseas and run companies for many years, I am extremely reliable …
Having lived overseas and run companies for many years, I am extremely reliable and professional. An animal lover having a Dogue de Bordeaux who is still living overseas with family. My children are boarding at Kings and St Cuthbert’s so frequent visits to Auckland are in the diary for myself and Housesitting would be mutually beneficial for both myself and homeowners. Since childhood I have had extensive experience caring for animals, having owned dogs, rabbits, a cat and enjoyed horseriding. I am also the first to take in anyones pets who are going away, including dogs, kittens/cats, guinea pigs, and fish. Owning my own homes over the years I take pride and care of my properties and others, and throughly enjoy the company of animals and believe they need consistency in their own homes and to be absolutely adored whilst their families are away.
Hey I’m Kerry, 36 year old female looking for opportunities to house sit aroun…
Hey I’m Kerry, 36 year old female looking for opportunities to house sit around NZ. I’m looking to use the the house sitting company to help me save for my own beautiful home. I love animals of all kinds and as a child have always been surrounded by several different breeds of dogs from an Japanese Akita, German Shepard to a Yorkshire terrier and even had cats, rabbits, birds and for a short time a tarantula my brother decided to hide in his room!! I would love the opportunity to help care for your loved ones when needed and hopefully make a new fur buddy or two. I’m originally based in Wellington but love to travel and explore NZ as much as I can and have previously house sat for friends and family over the years. I am very respectful of other people homes and possessions and believ in treating them the way I would like my things to be treated, with love and respect. I'm very active and ove the out doors, so would love buddy to go on some adventures with or would equally happy to have a snuggle buddy whilst reading a book on a rainy day.
Kia ora! I'm a recent zoology graduate who just moved home from Dunedin to the K…
Kia ora! I'm a recent zoology graduate who just moved home from Dunedin to the Kapiti Coast. I absolutely love animals, especially dogs - they make me endlessly happy! I grew up in a semi rural home with cats, dogs (huskies and a fox terrier), fish, frogs, rabbits, and chickens. When I wasn't taking care of our own pets, I was hanging out with our neighbours' horses - we were spoilt for choice when it came to animals! In my current family home, I look after my lovely cat (who is elderly and mostly deaf). Like many house-sitters, I would love to also get a dog of my own one day. But it seems that the current housing market is teaching me the importance of delayed gratification! I house-sat for the first time in 2021 for a boisterous large dog - I loved taking care of him for that month! We went to the dog park everyday, and my confidence in being a responsible dog owner rose accordingly. Since then I've also house-sat for both a pet-free home (but had lots of exotic plants!), and a home with a labradoodle and 2 oriental cats. I spent the last year getting my postgraduate diploma in science communication. While doing this, I worked as a researcher on the TVNZ series 'Our Big Blue Backyard' - well worth a watch if you're interested in the sea creatures of New Zealand! I've just left study and I'm currently jobseeking, so I'm able to spend most of my day looking after your pet(s)! At the end of the day, you can always expect me to be trustworthy, responsible, and honest. I will never brush any potentially dangerous concerns under the rug (ie. pet acting strange/sick). I do not throw parties and I'm highly respectful of other peoples' property. I hope you will consider me!
Hi there! My name is Alysha and I have recently moved back home in an effort to …
Hi there! My name is Alysha and I have recently moved back home in an effort to save more and hopefully be able to buy my own home in the future. I am eager to house sit as it will enable me to keep some independence and also provide an opportunity to help others out, knowing that their home and fury family members will be in good hands with me. I clean up after myself and enjoy keeping a tidy home. I also grew up with a range of pets- cats, dogs, rabbits and a bantam. I understand your pets are your family, as mine were to me, and will care for them with love as if they are my own. If i were given the opportunity to house sit for you, you can be assured your home will be in good hands and will be found as you left it. And that your pets will have been showered with love and affection. Thanks, Alysha :)
Sid and I have house sat for friends and collegues and have thoroughly enjoyed i…
Sid and I have house sat for friends and collegues and have thoroughly enjoyed it. Sadly, our King Charles dog, Monty, passed away last Christmas. We still want contact with pets as we both have a strong love of animals. Caring for pets is extremely rewarding. We have cared for dogs, cats, chickens, heifers, tropical fish, and avery birds. We are both professionals... calm and reliable with good ethics. We cope well in difficult situations. We are experienced house sitters; very clean, tidy and security conscious. We don't smoke but do enjoy the occasional wine with our dinner. We are planning to explore parts of NZ that we haven't yet seen...so for us both, how could it be better than this?
Hi there, My name is Israel, and I'm 36 years old, and my partner Fauhane is 31…
Hi there, My name is Israel, and I'm 36 years old, and my partner Fauhane is 31. We are a Brazilian couple. I have been working as a painter and decorator in NZ for 8 years for a nationwide company, and that gave me the privilege to work and discover a huge part of New Zealand. Fauh has studied Physical Education in Brazil, and she's now a teacher aide on a school for children with special needs. We both love to travel, and we're hoping to have a win-win experience here. Helping others to travel while we provide peace of mind to them, taking care of their house and pets for a couple of days. We are a warm-hearted and flexible south American couple, quiet in general, clean, and like to be organized. We enjoy exercising, watching movies, reading books, playing games (especially board games for Fauh), talking to our family and friends through the web is also a good part of our fun, discovering new places, being in contact with nature (especially with animals) and maintaining the practice of meditation. We also like to have a healthy life as much as possible. We do not smoke, but we do drink socially, though. We don't own any pets here in NZ yet, but we grew up with plenty of them in the family. We do believe that a good state of mind and spirit impact their behaviour directly. So we try our best to understand the pets and have a good relationship with them. We aim to give great attention to your requirements and needs to make sure your pets and home are well cared, and you can enjoy your holiday with peace of mind. We have empathy and will take care of your home with all due respect. I look forward to meeting you and your pets very soon! PS: We've had both shots of the vaccine. Best wishes and keep safe! Israel&Fauhane;
I'm originally from Ireland but have been in New Zealand for 5 years and love it…
I'm originally from Ireland but have been in New Zealand for 5 years and love it. I always said that I couldn't move back home until I've seen it all so it looks like I'll be here for a while longer! I like walking/hiking and keeping myself active. I have housesat for friends previously, and looked after their cat who welcomed me to their house with a present of a dead bird! I have volunteered with the SPCA at the dog run and loved getting the opportunity to play with and cuddle the dogs there. I had a dog growing up who was part of the family. He was part collie and some other breeds that we never entirely managed to work out. Unfortunately I can't have animals while flatting so I'm always looking for an excuse to borrow other people's for a while. I'm tidy and reliable and keen to meet new people and their pets. I'll look after your mail and can water any plants that need some attention while you are away. Looking forward to meeting you and your fur babies :)
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.
My name is Karen and I am in my forties. I currently work 4 days a week 7am-3:30…
My name is Karen and I am in my forties. I currently work 4 days a week 7am-3:30pm. Outside of that I would have plenty of time with your pets or time to tend to a garden. I was raised on a Dairy Farm just outside of NP and I grew up caring for many pets, dogs, cats, calves, a lamb called BamBam and a horse called Toby. My current job is at a hardware store where I work at Special Orders. I am committed to yoga and enjoy this 2-3 times a week. Housesitting would give me the opportunity to enjoy yoga at home in a quiet space and have a break from classes in the studio. A Housesitting job would enable me to enjoy the space and tranquility that a house provides, as I have been living in my Camper van for almost 2 years now in order to save to purchase property some time very soon. I am a quiet person who would welcome the opportunity to look after your pets and home. Please have a look through my referees and feel free to call them who will be happy to vouch for my character. I would love to meet you and your pets and hope you will consider me as a house sitter.
We are a retired couple who have been housesitting for 2 years. We love meeting …
We are a retired couple who have been housesitting for 2 years. We love meeting new people and getting to know new neighbourhoods and have found housesitting a great enriching experience We have bought 7.5 acres of land and hope to build a new house soon. We have both worked in the travel industry in the past as well as in other industries and we are very house-proud and treat our client’s homes with respect and care We have been housesitting in the Manawatu, Kapiti Coast, Porirua and Wellington areas and would like to continue housesitting in these areas within commuting distance of our land We are both animal lovers and most of our house sits have had animals mainly cats and dogs but we have also cared for chooks, cows, horses and sheep. We have had several repeats of rural property house sits.
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 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 but I have less experience with dogs. I would care for your home as if it was my own and be a lovely friend and care for your cat or cats should you have them.
Kia ora, we are Holly (30) and Jamie (32), two professionals hoping to see more …
Kia ora, we are Holly (30) and Jamie (32), two professionals hoping to see more of our beautiful country, embrace flexible working, and explore where we might like to settle in the coming years. We are looking forward to taking care of your lovely home and giving your fur babies (if you have them) all the love and care they need each day. We are also keen to get to know the local community. We are very clean and tidy (Jamie finds cleaning his relaxing happy place) and quiet sorts (a good book in the evening types). Holly has green thumbs and is more than happy to look after any veggie patch or compost heap needing some care. For the pet parents: we are animal lovers and experienced pet sitters (can provide references). We are no stranger to dogs and cats needing a bit of extra care, special diets, or who are a bit older. We are more than happy to take a slower walk and pop some arthritis medicine in food if needed! We have lived with and have lots of experience with dogs of all kinds and just love to be around them. Most recently we have been loving living with a very lively English Sheep-dog puppy. We also both grew up with cats who we adore, and regularly pet sit two big feline fluff balls Oscar and Early, who have big attitudes, a strict feeding schedule and some special diets (and who are totally deserving of the fuss). We don't have much experience beyond cats, dogs and chickens (currently living with these too) but are happy to get to know your llamas or other exciting furry family members. A bit about us: We are sustainability professionals and passionate about the environment. Jamie is an ex-lawyer, now working in government and Holly is a senior manager working with businesses on supply chains. We love getting out in nature, cycling, surfing, cooking, gardening, and reading good books in the sun. Happy to chat more if you are interested in meeting us.
Hello e Ciao I'm Kathleen, a recently returned Wellingtonian. I've been living …
Hello e Ciao I'm Kathleen, a recently returned Wellingtonian. I've been living abroad in Europe often working as a live-in Nanny for several families over long periods of time until a few months ago. I have so much experience looking after children and their homes while parents are away. I also had a Dog, Chase for 18 years. He was a gorgeous German Shepherd who bought so much joy to us growing up. I also had a one-eared sausage dog Pedro in Italy! He was the funniest little thing and playful like a toddler. I've taken care of Cats in the families I've Au-paired for as well as guinea pigs. I see housesitting as a great way to keep life interesting and change lifestyle quite often. I'm very used to doing this thanks to my years in Italy and Turkey. I prefer to live alone at the moment also and for this reason housesitting is a very appealing option while I save for my own place. Im a quiet, tidy and house proud lady..no noisy parties to worry about with me! I have many excellent references here and abroad whom you are welcome to call or email. I treat others homes and pets as my own which means they're very well loved. Please contact me for more info and to meet.
My name is Kari and I am 49 years old. I was raised in the Hutt Valley and I …
My name is Kari and I am 49 years old. I was raised in the Hutt Valley and I have lived predominantly both there and and in Whitby for most of my life. I grew up around cats and dogs and have had many pets through my life including fish, birds and rats. In Whitby with my late partner I owned my own house and we have fish and cats who cohabited nicely with us. I am also very used to gardening and looking after vege patches. My previous house/pet sits include being on a small farm property to look after cats, fish, rabbits, chickens, sheep and cows, with the best experience is herding cows in my work cloths at 7 am in the morning (something different to start the day). But I am also happy to curl up with a cuddly cat and read a book. I have my own transport, and also have the flexibility for working from home. I am a responsible and respectable person, who looks forward to looking after your pets in your home and having their company for a time. Please have a look through my references and feel free to call them who will be more than happy to vouch for my character and skills as a housesitter and pet minder. I would love to meet you and your pets and hope that you will consider me as your housesitter.
I am a fit and healthy English teacher at a Wellington College. I have a long te…
I am a fit and healthy English teacher at a Wellington College. I have a long term partner who is a registered builder/project manager. I have a brother who lives in Nelson with his wife and kids, and my elderly Mother lives in Wairarapa. Caring for people, houses and animals makes me happy and it also gives me satisfaction if I feel I am a good service to others. Experience: Looked after a small vineyard and house, sheep and cats in Martinborough one summer. Houseminded for my university Lecturer and her cat which required medication Did a few walks with my colleague’s giant dog ‘Flo’, in Mt Victoria in 2018. Cared for two cats when landlord was away/overseas. Housesat for my assistant principal and her sheep, chickens and cat. Have also fed fish, raised chickens from eggs, be grew up with many animals on a quarter acre section. If chosen you could expect me to clean, garden, and care for your household as if it was my own. I would like to you to feel as if you were leaving your space in safe hands for peace of mind while you were away.