Get paid to walk dogs across New Zealand
Walks pay NZ$22 to NZ$45 per walk and overnight boarding NZ$40 to NZ$95 per night across New Zealand's biggest cities. You set your own rates and hours and keep up to 90% of every booking, with cashback for the sitter.
Petme operates across New Zealand's biggest cities. Pass verification and start taking requests in your area.
Pick your services and set your own rates
Typical Petme rates across New Zealand. You set the price for each service and keep up to 90% of every booking, with cashback for the sitter.
Dog walking
NZ$22 to NZ$45 per walk
Drop-in visits
NZ$22 to NZ$40 per visit
Doggy daycare
NZ$30 to NZ$65 per day
Overnight boarding
NZ$40 to NZ$95 per night
House sitting
NZ$55 to NZ$110 per night
Choose your city
Each city page shows local rates, the areas with the most demand, and what new sitters ask before they start.
Built for sitters in New Zealand
Keep up to 90%
You set the price. Petme takes a small service fee, and sitter cashback pushes your take toward 90% of every booking.
Full control of your schedule
No assigned shifts and no minimum hours. Accept or decline every request, and pause your profile any time.
Protection on every booking
NZ$39,000 vet protection applies to every confirmed booking, so you are never on your own if something happens.
Dog walking jobs in New Zealand
How much does a dog walker earn in New Zealand?
Petme walks pay NZ$22 to NZ$45 per walk, drop-in visits NZ$22 to NZ$40 per visit, and overnight boarding NZ$40 to NZ$95 per night. With cashback you keep up to 90% of every booking.
How do I find dog walking work in New Zealand?
Dog walking work in New Zealand runs directly with owners, not through an employer. You create a Petme profile, set your rates and free hours, and accept the requests that fit. The same profile also covers drop-in visits, daycare, and overnight stays.
Which cities can I work as a sitter in?
Petme covers cities across New Zealand, from Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch to Hamilton, Tauranga and Dunedin. Each city page shows local rates and where demand is highest.
Which services should I start with?
Most new sitters start with walks and drop-in visits, then add boarding or daycare once they have their first reviews and a steady schedule.
Do I set my own rates and hours?
Yes. You set the price for each service and your own free hours, and you accept or decline every request. No assigned shifts, no minimum hours. Payouts reach your bank in about 2 business days.
What protection applies to every booking?
Every Petme booking includes NZ$39,000 vet protection for the pet in your care, at no cost to you or the owner. There is also 24/7 support if anything goes wrong.
Start earning in New Zealand
You set the price. NZ$39,000 vet protection on every booking, cashback that brings clients back, and fast payouts to your bank.