Petme in New Zealand

Earn as a pet sitter in New Zealand

Keep up to 90% per booking. NZ$36,000+ vet protection. NZ$45-100 per night for boarding.

Earn flexibly with Petme across New Zealand. Set your GST-inclusive rate in NZD, pick which dogs and cats to look after, and keep up to 90% of every booking. Petme charges pet owners 0% so your rate stays competitive on repeat bookings, and Kiwi owners come back week after week.

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Up to 90%

Kept per booking

NZ$45-100

Typical boarding per night

200K+

Pet owners on the platform

4.9 / 5

Average sitter rating

Why Petme

Why Kiwi pet owners come back to the same sitter

0% owner fee builds repeat bookings

Petme charges pet owners 0% which keeps repeat bookings sticky. You get weekly walks and recurring boarding from the same Kiwi pet owners.

NZ$36,000+ vet protection

Every booking includes up to NZ$36,000+ in vet expenses at any registered Kiwi vet clinic. Owners book with more confidence, you work with less worry.

Cashback for owners drives repeats

Pet owners earn automatic cashback on every booking. That drives repeat bookings and grows your recurring schedule.

In-app chat keeps it tidy

Meet and greets, key handover, photo updates: all in chat. No SMS, no WhatsApp, no scattered threads.

How it works

Apply, verify, go live

Apply

Tell us about yourself, your pets, and your experience. The application takes about 10 minutes.

Verify in 48 hours

Identity check with a government-issued ID and a background check. Result comes back within 48 hours.

Go live, start booking

Set your GST-inclusive rate and availability in NZD. Owners in your neighbourhood message you in chat. You decide which bookings to accept.

Cities

Become a pet sitter in your Kiwi city

Pick your city for local rates, demand patterns, and city-specific answers.

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WellingtonWGNCoolest little capitalHamiltonWKORiver cityTaurangaBOPGateway to the BayLower HuttWGNHutt ValleyDunedinOTAEdinburgh of the SouthPalmerston NorthMWTManawatu hubNapierHKBArt Deco cityNew PlymouthTKICoastal TaranakiRotoruaBOPSulphur CityWhangāreiNTLNorthland hubNelsonNSNSunny top of the SouthQueenstownOTAAdventure capitalInvercargillSTLDeep South

Seasonality

Peak windows in New Zealand

Christmas and summer

Mid-December through late January is the largest demand window. Auckland and Queenstown spike hardest. Lock in repeat owners through November.

School holidays

Four NZ school terms plus the July ski-season break create predictable smaller demand spikes. Easter long weekend and Labour Weekend are also high-demand.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What can a sitter earn in New Zealand?
Boarding typically runs NZ$45-100 per night (GST inclusive), 30-minute walks NZ$25-40, doggy daycare NZ$35-55 per day, drop-in visits NZ$25-35, house sitting NZ$60-100 per night. Petme charges pet owners 0%, so up to 90% of every booking lands with you.
Do I need to register a business?
Small-scale pet sitting can be reported as personal income from self-employment. Standard NZ income-tax rules apply. Confirm with an accountant if you are unsure about your specific case.
Do I need to register for GST?
GST registration is required once your total turnover from all self-employed activities passes NZ$60,000 in a 12-month period. Most beginning sitters operate well below the threshold. Petme displays GST-inclusive rates.
How does the vet protection work?
Every booking on Petme automatically includes up to NZ$36,000+ in vet expenses if something happens during the stay. No deductible. Works at any registered Kiwi vet clinic.
Do I need to follow the Animal Welfare Act?
Yes. Every Petme sitter is briefed on SPCA-aligned welfare standards and the MPI Code of Welfare: Dogs before going live. New Zealand law requires pet care providers to meet minimum welfare standards.
When is peak demand in New Zealand?
Mid-December through late January (Christmas + summer holidays), Easter long weekend, July school holidays (ski), and Labour Weekend in late October. Auckland and Queenstown spike the hardest.

Application takes 10 minutes

Identity verification in 48 hours. Profile goes live, owners in your neighbourhood message you. You decide which bookings to accept.

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