My current house sit sees me back in Taranaki’s Huirangi area, and on the lifestyle block that I looked after for a couple weeks in the middle of summer. It’s located about 10 minutes west of Waitara, and it’s a 20 minute or so drive to New Plymouth. It’s my second sit here and it’s…
Lawn And Order
When most sitters think of house sitting jobs in New Zealand, they imagine feeding a few pets, collecting the mail, keeping the house clean and tidy, watering a few pot plants, or walking the dog. But there’s another important aspect that sometimes gets forgotten – keeping the lawns mowed and looking tidy. It won’t matter…
House Sitting In Tauwhare
My five-week stay in Kerepehi has drawn to a close. The owners have returned from their trip to Germany and I’m now on a brand new house sit. This one is a lifestyle block in Tauwhare, a district in rural Waikato and about 10 minutes north of Cambridge and 15 minutes west of Hamilton. I…
How To Create A Winning House Sitter Profile
House sitting websites are one of the most effective ways to finding house sitting jobs in NZ — whether you’re just starting out or looking to expand your opportunities. These platforms connect sitters with homeowners all over the country, making it easier than ever to land sits that suit your lifestyle. Because your profile is…
German Shorthaired Pointers
If you’re an experienced New Zealand house sitter and you like doggies, chances are you’ve already encountered a wide range of canine breeds, and these may have included German Shorthaired Pointers (GSPs). I seem to come across them quite often on my house sitting jobs. In just the past six months I’ve looked after two…
Don’t Be… Thunderstruck
When it comes to house sitting jobs in New Zealand thunderstorms can pose a few challenges. Unfortunately however, this aspect of looking after somebody’s home and pets is often overlooked by many Kiwi house sitters, and it can catch them off guard when the climatic chaos arrives to spook the homeowner’s animals and damage (if…
Who Pays For The Power?
When homeowners invite house sitters to live on their properties — whether it be for a few days or even several months — clarity around expectations is key. One of the most common points of confusion that can arise between New Zealand house sitters and homeowners is who should pay for the utilities for the…
Farm Sitting In Kerepehi
This is where I’ve been living for the past week, farm sitting on a dairy farm in Kerepehi, which is located on the Hauraki Plains. I’m about 10kms from Ngatea, 20kms from Paeroa, and 30kms from Thames. I’m on this property until June 19th and I’m looking after the house and farm for a contract…
Matching Your Experience To Each Sit
House sitting offers unique opportunities to explore new places, interact with a menagerie of pets, and help homeowners enjoy their time away with peace of mind. However, it is advised that New Zealand house sitters only apply for sits that align with their skills and experience. We all know the saying ‘don’t run before you…
What Makes A Great House Sitter
House sitting jobs in New Zealand are built on trust. Kiwi homeowners are opening their doors to strangers, and leaving behind their most valuable personal possessions, beloved pets, and the comforts of home. Many sitters can do a ‘good’ job — they’ll show up, follow the basic instructions, and keep things ticking over. But what…