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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.
I am an independent and responsible single person that would be the perfect cand…
I am an independent and responsible single person that would be the perfect candidate to mind your home, pets and garden in your absence. I am a non smoker. I work from home as a Medical Transcriptor and therefore I am able to travel outside of the Wellington area and I am happy to take inquiries from anywhere in New Zealand. I am extremely experienced at caring for peoples homes and pets and have had previous positions house minding both short and long term. I am happy also to provide frequent updates so you are well informed and can enjoy your time away with total peace of mind. I am also able to provide personal references from people whose homes I have looked after. I would be delighted to hear from you. I can provide excellent references and a BOND for added assurance if you require one. I am available now and look forward to discussing your requirements. Maggie Kathryn - Hamurana SIT DATE: Oct 2018 Maggie did a wonderful job looking after our home and many animals. This included a dog, cats, guinea pigs, rabbit, goldfish, chickens, goats, sheep, a duck and ducklings, as well as watering the greenhouse and other plants. This was our first time having a house sitter. The dog obviously had a great time with Maggie during the week we were away. We would definitely recommend Maggie
My name is Wayne,I am retired, 66 years of age. I enjoy travelling and seeing ne…
My name is Wayne,I am retired, 66 years of age. I enjoy travelling and seeing new places and meeting people. I am a Line mechanic by trade and have worked in Australia for a time. I am a very tidy,clean up after my self,honest, reliable and mature. Fit and healthy. like to go walking do some fishing.Enjoy reading,mainly on history and take the camera on my outings. I enjoy & respect all types of animals & birds. I would love to take your (mate) dog on my daily walks. I am a very tidy & organised guy,do not mind doing lawns & garden up keep. I will treat your home and pets with kindness and you can expect to have your pets and animals looked after as though they are mine. My first house sit I looked after two lovely cats, fifteen geese and 12 chickens. Really enjoyable sit,especially the fresh eggs.Since then I have cared for a variety of lovely cats and dogs Please consider me as your house sitter I live in Hutt Valley, Avalon Regards, Wayne
I am a fit, energetic and healthy retired engineer, non smoker and no alcohol co…
I am a fit, energetic and healthy retired engineer, non smoker and no alcohol consumption. English by birth but a New Zealand citizen. I have one daughter at new plymouth high school who graduates in 2020 and another daughter at wellington university. A daughter occasionally accompanies me to help with and pamper pets. I have a lifelong experience with cats, dogs and farm animals (but I don't own any at present). I have recently sold a small holding in Taranaki. My personal interests lie outdoors; tramping, skiing, diving, swimming ... anything outdoors. And there are many past hobbies that have fallen by the wayside over the years but occasional opportunities still allow me to participate: caving, rock climbing, sailing, hang-gliding to mention just a few. I am a clean, tidy, respectful, trustworthy and honest gentleman. I provide you with daily updates on your house and loved ones entrusted to me. I house sit overy the whole of New Zealand, mainly in the North Island but also occasionally in the South Island. I love the travel! Kind Regards Len
Hello, My name is May and I am a 29-year-old single female. I grew up in Palme…
Hello, My name is May and I am a 29-year-old single female. I grew up in Palmerston North and moved down to Wellington for varsity but ended up going to travel school and became a corporate travel consultant booking groups, conference and events. Now I am an account manager at the same company working Monday to Fridays, 9.00 am to 4 pm. I started house sitting for my friends who have pets when they go away and I love being around animals and give them the attention and care they require as have had pets when I was younger from cats to guinea pigs. I have been house-sitting for two years now and have a personal goal, saving for a house. From there, they have recommended me to others. I enjoy the diversity that house sitting offers me. If you choose me, I will love your animals, give them lots of attention and treat your home as if was my own. I'm available short or long term stays and would look forward to meeting you.
We are a young professional Kiwi-American couple, living and working in Wellingt…
We are a young professional Kiwi-American couple, living and working in Wellington, with a love for animals, travel and new experiences. Dijana has done lots of short term sits over the years while living overseas and travelling, including for houses/apartments in London, Copenhagen, Vancouver, Saskatoon, and a farm in Scotland. These have been predominantly to look after cats, but also dogs, chickens, rabbits, snakes, cows, sheep (and plants or gardens!). Dijana also bred guinea pigs and had racing pigeons growing up, and Kameron grew up with a dog, as well as reptiles and amphibians - so between us we are comfortable with a wide range of animals! We'd love to (eventually) have our own lifestyle block with a couple of llamas and a dog. We love all animals and are fast learners, so are of course happy to look after anything not on the list above as well if you provide us with the correct instruction! We love the outdoors, including tramping, swimming, and slack/highlining. Dijana currently works as a business analyst, and as a consultant to help families of folks with learning disabilities. Kameron has a PhD across the fields of cognitive neuroscience, artificial intelligence and music. We are a responsible, mature and thoughtful couple, and can't wait to meet you and your furry friends soon!
Greetings, I am Sue. A mature, healthy, active and responsible retiree. Clean an…
Greetings, I am Sue. A mature, healthy, active and responsible retiree. Clean and tidy, quiet and considerate. A professional librarian for over 35 years, then for the remaining 15 a community & international relations manager in Wellington. I am now retired from the work force, but not from life. Born and raised in the English countryside I was surrounded by pet dogs, cats ,two budgerigars, ducks and chooks. After some years in Canada I moved to New Zealand in 1987, I am a world- traveller, a gardening enthusiast , an avid reader and a lover of animals. All animals. For many years I was the ‘go to’ person for friends or neighbours who needed help with pets and property while away. Known for being 100% reliable, loving pets as my own and placing priority on giving them plenty of attention and TLC. I have also successively completed some house/pet sittings for the Housesitting Company. Please see my references. As a home owner I have had many years experience in caring for our own home and dealing with maintenance issues that may arise. I am strictly a non-smoker and not a party-goer. No drugs, my only addictions are caffeine and furry animals! For over two years, up until early 2020, I worked as a dedicated volunteer with an international team at SPCA Animal Shelter in the Caribbean island of Grenada , where my husband is currently employed as an Attorney-at-Law. I plan to return in 2021 and to resume my work at the SPCA animal shelter. My duties as a volunteer are varied and rewarding, caring almost exclusively for dogs and cats. Apart from the practical day-to-day work (I have my PhD in walking dogs small to large, bathing puppies and changing kitty litter) the most important work was to provide much needed TLC, genuine affection and understanding. For me a labour of love. Not work at all. I normally travel back and forth between Wellington and Grenada. Our house in Wellington is rented out so I am free and flexible to house sit as required. For all of this year, 2020, I remain in New Zealand. Being a Wellingtonian I am not a tourist to the region so I will not be spending long hours sightseeing or availing myself of the night life! I will be spending the majority of my time at home keeping your house and pets safe and giving them plenty of cuddles. It would be myself alone, when house-sitting I fully respect the home-owner’s security & privacy, it is my policy to not invite guests into your home. Should I be fortunate enough to be selected I look forward to taking care of your home and cherished pets. I will be more than happy to meet prior to the time of your departure. Sue
Recent graduate of VUW who just started working - Still living with family and t…
Recent graduate of VUW who just started working - Still living with family and thought house-sitting would be a great way to expand my independence, while also using my previous experience in house-sitting and pet-sitting to make sure someone else's home and companions are safe and cared for while they are away.
Hi there, my name is Eileen. I am a mature single independent woman recently re…
Hi there, my name is Eileen. I am a mature single independent woman recently returned to NZ after living overseas for almost 30 years. I have been renting a property out in Pukerua Bay and now the house is being sold. I work in Newtown in the Wakefield Heart Centre as a medical secretary and would ideally want to live in and around the Wellington area and stumbled upon the house sitting experience when asked to house sit for a couple of families over this summer to look after their house and cats. I have had cats and dogs as pets over the years and know and appreciate they are an extension of one's family and to be treated as such. I like to live in a tidy house and kept it clean and have had comments that places are left cleaner than they were left. Having been away from NZ for many years, this would be a wonderful opportunity to move around Wellington and outer areas looking after your home and precious pets which I would be entirely grateful. Thank you for taking the time to read my profile and I look forward to hearing from you. Kind regards. Eileen Burns
Hi there, My name is Katherine and I'm a born and raised Wellingtonian and my p…
Hi there, My name is Katherine and I'm a born and raised Wellingtonian and my partners name is Adam, who has been here for 3 years after moving from England (apparently its important to mention he is from Yorkshire haha). Both myself and Adam are huge animal lovers. Having had cats in my home my whole life and Adam having had dogs, we know how to take great care of them. I currently am training to be a chartered accountant full time in the City centre and Adam is working as a bar manager at Wellington Airport. Our hours align perfectly so that someone can always be home if needed. Adam is very into his sport and fitness (which has worked perfect for walking the dogs!) and I love to travel to see as much of the world as possible. We also have our own transport, so if allowed we are always keen to take the dogs for nice walks. The rental market isn't fond of pets, so house sitting for us is the perfect way to enjoy having animals around us and also have our own space while we work towards moving overseas at the end of next year. We have been house sitting since November looking after cats, dogs and fish and have enjoyed every minute, and we hope to be able to house sit for you too :) Kindest regards, Katherine and Adam
My name is Lauren and I’m a 37 year old mum to my beautiful 4 year old son Eli…
My name is Lauren and I’m a 37 year old mum to my beautiful 4 year old son Elijah, who is the light of my life and born with a very special gift. We are both very easy-going and loving people who love animals. I am very passionate about being a full time stay at home mum and entrepreneur. I am a very trustworthy woman and dedicated to this housesitting experience as a job to uphold the preservation and security of your home and beloved animals. I love being close to nature and animals. When we are at home, I love to do things with my son like making nutritious food together, house-keeping, singing, dancing, playing music or listening to music, watching movies and doing creative activities and playing games or just relaxing. We were born and raised in Australia and have recently moved to New Zealand to explore and experience life here as this is where my dad was born and raised. I grew up with animals. My first pet was a cat named Greystoke when I was about 2y.o. We also had a beautiful mixed breed dog named Bixie too. I've also had other animals around me growing up and have most recently I've shared some powerful, beautiful healing time with horses. I have some sound healing with my Native American Flute to some rescue horses at the Healing Hooves Sanctuary on the Gold Coast, Australia before I came to NZ and I'd love to spend more time around hoses and to also experience taking care of them and other animals too. I've taken care of many different animals and even dogs with anxiety issues and have had to administer medication to them when it was required so I'm very much at ease doing these duties and love to give animals lots of tender loving care. I am looking forward to expanding our house and pet sitting experience and taking my son traveling around NZ and eventually the world to explore more of what life has to offer. I feel its a great education for myself and my son, to teach and learn different responsibilities and give back to others. At the end of last year, we were invited to house sit on the beautiful Tamborine Mountain in QLD for 3 weeks and they had a gorgeous staffie dog named Chilly who we loved looking after so much, plus we took care of their indoor plants and garden and their pool as well. We had use of their car too which was so helpful at the time and having their trust to take care of their belongings. I really enjoy this responsibility bc it gave me a sense of giving back to them and a beautiful exchange of energy really. I live with the intention of treating everyone and everything with the respect and care, as I would want to be treated. By choosing my son and I as your house sitters, you can expect your home, property and pets to be well looked after and filled with love, tenderness and care. We do our best to live a very happy, healthy, balanced and relaxed lifestyle and treat ourselves, our home environment, animals plants and nature with all the love, care and respect they truly deserve. We are clean and tidy people and choose to bring an uplifting, good energy wherever we go. With Gratitude, Lauren :D
I am a proud father of two amazing daughters, very respectful, mindful, clean an…
I am a proud father of two amazing daughters, very respectful, mindful, clean and tidy. I enjoy reading, research, nature, music, family time, yoga and simple living. I live a well balanced life of play, progression, and connecting with people and nature. House sitting interests me because of the great things, and benefits I have heard of i.e. I get to care for and live in other peoples/family homes, learn and care for family pet(s) in greats locations. This is also a great opportunity to build my Life Coaching practice and business etc. I have some experience house sitting family and friends homes. My partner a many years experience caring for animals, me not so much but I would love to learn! If I am chosen to house sit your property you can expect that your home and pet/s will be well cared for, treated with love and consideration.
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.
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.
James is originally from Miramar, Wellington and I myself grew up in the prairie…
James is originally from Miramar, Wellington and I myself grew up in the prairies of Canada. My travels and work brought me to Wellington 10 years ago, and I'm still here! I'm now a NZ Citizen and love both of the countries I call home. I grew up in a rural Canada (Saskatchewan) and we had many animals on our farm that I learned to love and care for. Both James and I are responsible, professional adults. We are homeowners ourselves but love to travel and have recently been to work short term in Australia. While in Australia we did house sitting for a couple in Katherine, NT. This was for a period of 2 months and we looked after a chicken they had at the property. We have also looked after neighbors pets when they have been away and both love animals and the place they hold in a family. James works with youth and adults living with intellectual disabilities and I am a registered midwife and nurse. I will be working at Wellington hospital, mostly 8 hour shifts and during day time hours. I am part time at this stage so will have time to be at home with your pets. If you choose us as house sitters you can expect us to be reliable, respectful and responsible with your home and pets.
Hi, My name is Hannah, and I'm 29 years old and work full-time as a Project Coo…
Hi, My name is Hannah, and I'm 29 years old and work full-time as a Project Coordinator at Wallaceville for the Institute of Environmental Science and Research. If your home is close by I'm happy to come back during my lunch break to spend time with your pet. I want to do house sitting as I enjoy living in different places and love animals. I was raised on a farm in Southland, and also spent a number of years living overseas but have called Wellington home for the last 4 years now. Growing up on a farm I was always surrounded by animals, and I have been a pet owner for most of my life. I've owned a variety of pets including, cats, dog, horse, sheep, cows, pigs, chickens and even a duck. I have a pet called Sassy which lives at home with my parents. I have experience housesitting and dog walking. I currently live with a cat which I regular care for as my flatmate is frequently away. I like to stay active and can take your dog for a walk/run to burn off energy if necessary. The security of your home and comfort of your pets while you're away is my top priority. I also enjoy gardening and can care for your plants if needed. I'm clean and respectful and want you to feel assured your home is in safe hands while you're away. Any questions please get in contact with me. Thanks Hannah
Hi there, how are you? I’m Julia, pleased to e*greet you. I'm the Resource C…
Hi there, how are you? I’m Julia, pleased to e*greet you. I'm the Resource Coordinator at Skylight Trust, a charity that supports children and their families experiencing grief and loss. I'm planning to combine work and study next year by pursuing my PhD, and part of the draw of housesitting is the relative financial freedom—unfortunately, PhD funding doesn’t stretch very far! I also love animals, but don’t have any of my own [and rentals rarely allow them]—studying [and an office that welcomes pets!] gives me a flexible schedule with plenty of time for attention. My pet experience includes dogs, cats, rabbits, and goldfish—but, game for anything! Happy time for me includes reading, yoga, and cricket. My profile pic is my sister and me watching the Black Caps play in the semi-final of the 2015 World Cup—what a game [might have to update this now that we've played an even more epic match in the 2019 final!]. Every summer Saturday, I can be found cheering my nephews on the cricket pitch and playing with the dogs on the sidelines! I’m a quiet, relaxed person, who will care for your beloved pets and treat your home with respect. I look forward to meeting you :)