Dog walking jobs in New Zealand

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.

Petme operates across New Zealand's biggest cities. Pass verification and start taking requests in your area.

Start earningKeep up to 90%. NZ$39,000 Protection Plan.
Up to 90%
of every booking stays with the sitter
NZ$95+
top of the per-night boarding range
NZ$39,000
maximum toward eligible vet costs
4.9 / 5
average Petme sitter rating
Rates in New Zealand

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.

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

Cities

Choose your city

Each city page shows local rates, the areas with the most demand, and what new sitters ask before they start.

AucklandWellingtonChristchurchHamiltonTaurangaDunedinPalmerston NorthNapier-HastingsRotoruaNew PlymouthWhangāreiLower Hutt
Why Petme

Built for sitters in New Zealand

Keep up to 90%

You set the price. Petme takes a small service fee, and you keep up to 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 Plan for eligible vet costs

Owners have a Protection Plan of up to NZ$39,000 for eligible vet costs.

Frequently asked questions

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 does the Protection Plan offer?
The Petme Protection Plan can contribute up to NZ$39,000 toward eligible vet costs for the pet in your care. There is also 24/7 support if anything goes wrong.
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Start earning in New Zealand

You set the price. Protection Plan up to NZ$39,000 for eligible vet costs, cashback that brings clients back, and fast payouts to your bank.

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Become a pet sitter in New Zealand

The full guide: rates, verification, and how to start taking bookings on Petme. Keep up to 90%.

Pet sitters in New Zealand, the owner side

How owners find and book a verified sitter on Petme, with 0% owner fee and the Protection Plan for eligible vet costs.

Dog walking in New Zealand for owners

See the owner side of the marketplace you would join: verified walkers, 0% owner fee, and the Protection Plan for eligible vet costs.

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