House sitters & pet sitters Christchurch

Town & Country Homesit are looking for mature sitters to provide a live-in homesitting service in Christchurch and surrounding areas.

First and foremost you must be an animal lover and be comfortable taking care of owners’ pets. Tidy and responsible, you would stay rent-free in other people’s homes and care for their pets and possessions while the owners are away. Placements can be for a few days or a few months. Although for much of the time you are free to come and go as you please, you take on various pre-arranged responsibilities for the owner. You live in the client’s home (which maintains security) and keep the areas of the house that you use clean and tidy; take telephone messages; deal with callers; water houseplants and provide light garden and lawn care.

Homesitters must have their own transportation, should not have any of their own pets or children to care for and would preferably be flexible as to which area they are placed in. All sitters must be at least 30 years of age.

If you are happy to homesit in more rural settings or with livestock, you would care for them as instructed, maintaining their normal routines. Farmsitters are reimbursed for extra duties such as feeding and maintenance as arranged with the property owners.

After your interview, Town & Country Homesit will require references and a Department of Courts check.

Before a placement is confirmed, you will have the chance to meet with the owners at their home to discuss responsibilities and ensure compatibility. It is essential that you and the client have a clear understanding of what the assignment involves, so before leaving home the client will complete a detailed checklist with you. Town & Country Homesit will keep in touch with you at every stage of the booking, including during the assignment to ensure you are comfortable and things are going well.