menu
arrow_backReturn to search

groupHouse sitters

Hayden & Steph

Hayden & Steph

Picture of House Sitter, House Minder and Pet Sitter at Kiwi House Sitters, New Zealand. User Hayden & Steph
photo_camera

About us

groupCouple

35, Engineer

34, AV Technician

We are two massive animal lovers (a kiwi and a Scot) we are moving to the UK at the end of the year. Looking for pet sitting opportunities for our last few months in NZ.

favoriteWhy we love house sitting

House sitting provides an amazing opportunity to see new areas, meet new people and spend time with Furry companions.

We used the UK version of this website to find sitters for our foster cats, so we completely understand how nerve wracking it can be to have strangers care for your pets!

We are Hayden (Kiwi) & Steph (Scottish), we are making the move to the UK for a change of lifestyle. In NZ, we have been on some incredible house sits with so many animals and we have had the best time doing it. In our day to day lives, we have been fostering cats and are both experienced in looking after many different ... Read moreWe used the UK version of this website to find sitters for our foster cats, so we completely understand how nerve wracking it can be to have strangers care for your pets!

We are Hayden (Kiwi) & Steph (Scottish), we are making the move to the UK for a change of lifestyle. In NZ, we have been on some incredible house sits with so many animals and we have had the best time doing it. In our day to day lives, we have been fostering cats and are both experienced in looking after many different animals.

We are both working professionals who enjoy quiet weekends in but also outdoor adventures like hiking and travel.

We were both raised around animals and have raised Cats, Dogs, Fish, Mice, Rabbits & Guinea pigs in the past. Both massive animal lovers and have dedicated many years to fostering.

Both non smokers

Show less

Pet care

-We cared for two high need cats, a siamese and a savannah, for 6 years due to their owners not being able to take them to NZ

- We have regularly been fostering cats from the SPCA NZ

- Steph has around 2 years of Dog sitting and walking experience in Scotland.

- Both of us have had pets ... Read more-We cared for two high need cats, a siamese and a savannah, for 6 years due to their owners not being able to take them to NZ

- We have regularly been fostering cats from the SPCA NZ

- Steph has around 2 years of Dog sitting and walking experience in Scotland.

- Both of us have had pets our whole lives, this will be the only time in our lives we haven't had fur children of our own!

- Hayden is also a handy man who is great with looking after large outdoor spaces and anything else that needs done!

Show less

petsWilling to care for these pets

DogsDogs
CatsCats
FishFish
BirdsBirds
Rabbits/Guinea PigsRabbits/Guinea Pigs
Chickens/Ducks/GeeseChickens/Ducks/Geese
Farm AnimalsFarm Animals
HorsesHorses
ReptilesReptiles

agricultureFarm experience

- We have cared for chickens and cows in a couple of farm stays around NZ

Trust

Silver member12 months
reviews5 star reviews
diagnosisReferences

diagnosisAbout our references

We can provide professional and personal references from NZ and also the UK.
We have regularly ... Read moreWe can provide professional and personal references from NZ and also the UK.
We have regularly used housesitters.co.uk to find sitters to look after our cats over the last few years and can provide copies of references from these relationships we have built if requested.

Show less

Availability

eventNext 12 months

Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul

eventCurrent bookings

2026: 1-31 Aug | 10-15 Sep | 17-30 Sep | 1-31 Oct

event_busyAlso Unavailable

2026: 1 Nov - 31 Dec

chairOn a house-sit right now

Preferences

scheduleHouse sit duration

1 - 2 weeks, 2 - 4 weeks, 1 - 2 months, 2 months +

where_to_votePreferred locations

North Island: Auckland  

Reviews (5)

Hadyn and Steph were perfect sitters for our two border collies. They were friendly, approachable, did exactly what we asked with the dogs and left the house in a very clean and tidy state. We would use them again in a heartbeat.
Hayden and Steph helped us out quite last minute do sitting over the Easter weekend. Lovely couple, house was as we left it and animals seemed very happy and well taken care of. They texted daily updates and no issues whatsoever. Would be happy to recommend them and have them sit for us again. Thanks guys! 😊
Hayden and Steph were wonderful house sitters. We went away for Christmas and I didn't need to worry at all. They took excellent care of the 5 pets and sent some photos and kept in touch every day via whatsapp. The pets were so relaxed and happy when we returned and the home felt well cared for. They are welcome back anytime!
Hayden and steph were great housesitters. Kept me up to date and left house all tidy etc. Great to have
Hayden and Steph are our first housesitters and I'll certainly be using this service again if all are as good as these two fantastic people. We had great communication with them throughout our trip and we returned home to a healthy and very happy dog. Our chooks were in great order - clean and fresh water and the cattle were fine. The house looked beautifully clean including bed stripped, washed and on the line, empty bins, sparkling bathroom, kitchen etc. We really felt our little world was in ... MoreHayden and Steph are our first housesitters and I'll certainly be using this service again if all are as good as these two fantastic people. We had great communication with them throughout our trip and we returned home to a healthy and very happy dog. Our chooks were in great order - clean and fresh water and the cattle were fine. The house looked beautifully clean including bed stripped, washed and on the line, empty bins, sparkling bathroom, kitchen etc. We really felt our little world was in safe hands and I recommend them both 120% for any future house sitting opportunities. Thank you Hayden and Steph! : )

Show less
House Security

Safe house!

There is nothing more secure than having people at home while you're away. Get a house sitter.

Place house ad
Feefo badge