My name is Rochelle, I am an animal lover who has relocated back to New Zealand. I have spent the past 5 years working abroad as a Spa therapist and stewardess on Superyachts and as a executive house keeper in Palaces in Saudi Arabia. I enjoy a more nomadic lifestyle and house sitting presents the opportunity for flexibility and varying settings. I have grown up around many different animals and can care for all your fury friends. Traveling hasn't aloud for my own pets so I would love to temporaily adopt yours! I mostly work from home so I will be around to give your pets all the love and attention they need. If you think I would be a good fit for you and your home please contact me and we can organise a time to get to know each other.
Reviews (23)
Huge thank you to Rochelle for looking after our cats and our house. Very responsible and trustworthy with having to deal with a couple of incidents on our behalf with the vet and plumber - we are very grateful that you were able to deal with those things for us and sort everything out. We returned to a lovely tidy house and a very happy cat. Would definitely recommend Rochelle :-)
EMMA (Mt Maunganui North Island, Dec 2022 - 1 month 2 weeks)
Even though it was only a short stay (2 nights), we're very happy with Rochelle's house sit. Everything was left spotless and kitties seemed very relaxed. Good, responsive communication - including the photo:-)
Thanks
JAN (Orewa North Island, Dec 2024 - 2 nights)
Rochelle was a great sitter. We returned to a spotless house, blooming garden and happy cats. I highly recommend Rochelle to take care of your pets and home. Thanks again Rochelle
PENELOPE ANN (Hobsonville North Island, Dec 2024 - 1 week 5 nights)
Rochelle was absolutely amazing! So easy going, gave lots of attention and cuddles to our Harry, and kept our home super neat and tidy!!! I would have her back in a heartbeat!!!!! Thank you Rochelle for your help and hope to see you very soon :)
SHEFALI (Grey Lynn North Island, Nov 2024 - 3 nights)
Rochelle was fantastic across the board.
Great communication throughout the planning phase and regular updates and photos during the sit.
Rochelle left my home absolutely spotless, which was very much appreciated. I was able to relax and enjoy the sunny day on my return ☀️
Most importantly, Tonka was happy, healthy and chill when I returned, indicating his comfort level 🙂
I would highly recommend Rochelle as a caring and conscientious housesitter.
Thanks Rochelle!
JUSTINE (Glendene North Island, Oct 2024 - 4 nights)
Rochelle was amazing.
Excellent communication. Went above and beyond looking after the house. Making sure it as cleaner than we left it. And most of all really looked after Cooper. Sent us lots of photos as well.
We will definitely ask her to house sit again and strongly recommend her for your house sit.
BRAD (Beach Haven North Island, Oct 2024 - 2 nights)
Rochelle took very good care of my house. I came home to an organized and clean house, ready for me to move back in. She is a great communicator, and was helpful throughout her stay. I would highly recommend her for others, and will have her back again.
CORI (Stanmore Bay North Island, Sep 2024 - 4 weeks)
Rochelle looked after our home and our cat whilst we were away for 6 weeks. House was in perfect condition on our return and a very happy cat. Would definitely recommend and use Rochelle again in the future.
JILL (Torbay North Island, Jul 2024 - 1 month 1 week)
Rochelle house sat for me for three weeks while I was away overseas. I have two cats who are very shy and a small dog. Rochelle did a great job looking after both house and pets. One of my cats even became her friend (very rare for him to warm up to strangers!). Rochelle left the house in immaculate condition. I would not hesitate to use her again and to recommend to others.
ERIN (Hobsonville North Island, Jun 2024 - 3 weeks)
Rochelle was a wonderful cat and house sitter. The house was immaculately clean and tidy and I am very fussy/critical! Mimi was very happy and Rochelle kept me updated with photos. I would have no hesitation in having Rochelle house sit again which has to be the ultimate compliment. I highly recommend Rochelle.
LYNDA (Parnell , May 2024 - 1 month 1 week)
Thank you Lynda for the wonderful review 🥰
For my first house sitter experience I couldn’t have found a better person than Rochelle. I came home after a month away to a lovely clean house and a very happy and relaxed cat. I would definitely recommend Rochelle to anyone needing a great house sitter.
GLENDA (Hobsonville North Island, Feb 2024 - 4 weeks)
Rochelle was a fantastic housesitter. She did a great job keeping our two cats happy and healthy, including our elderly cat with some behavioural issues. The house was immaculate when we got home. We would love to have Rochelle back and would recommend her to others :)
CELIA (Browns Bay North Island, Dec 2023 - 3 nights)
Rochelle was great and the house was super clean and tidy upon my return and more importantly, Puss was happy and healthy...
She let me know promptly if there were any issues and everything was basically all good.
PHIL (Te Atatu Peninsula North Island, Jun 2023 - 5 months)
Rochelle did a fabulous job of caring for my two older cats, especially as one was having a few health issues, and I came back to find them happy and well looked after. The house was also left very clean and tidy.
Rochelle was great with communication and sent updates to me while I was away, which was appreciated.
About 3/4 of the way through the house sit Rochelle let me know that she had a change in plans and offered a solution, however I was able to get my mother to cover the last week.
KAREN (Orewa North Island, May 2023 - 2 months 1 week)
I came back from my 10 day holiday today to a beautiful clean home and a very happy cat. Rochelle was a wonderful communicator and a lovely person. She sent me a photo of my cat while I was away which melted my fears away.
I highly recommend Rochelle for any house sitting gig. She is a lovely caring person.
TEAGAN (Titirangi North Island, Apr 2023 - 1 week 2 days)
We highly recommend Rochelle and would have her back in a flash. Slinky was happy and well cared for and it was wonderful to come home to a sparkling clean and tidy house.
ROBYN (Te Atatu Peninsula North Island, Mar 2023 - 4 weeks)
We were very happy having Rochelle look after our house and two furry family members. We felt very comfortable we were in competent hands and would happily have her back again:-)
KRISTINE (Greenhithe North Island, Mar 2023 - 6 days)
Thanks so much Kristine! Would love to come back sometime :)
It was lovely to have Rochelle looking after our home, beloved golden retriever and the fishes. Marley and the fishes were well cared for and were happy on our return. The house was left clean and tidy and the communications were prompt and informative. Thank you Rochelle ;)
FILIPA (Long Bay North Island, Mar 2023 - 3 days)
Thank you for the lovely review
Rochelle was very good. Both pets happy when we returned. Rochelle sent a couple of photos whole we were away and communicated well. House was clean and tidy.
DAVID (Poike North Island, Feb 2023 - 4 weeks)
Highly recommend Rochelle. She loves pets and is great with any animals. The house was clean and tidy upon our return. Animals were happy so were we! Thanks Rochelle, we would love to have you back.
CARRIE (Te Awamutu North Island, Aug 2022 - 2 weeks 1 day)
We recently went away for 4 nights and I placed an ad for the first time with Kiwi House Sitters. I was thrilled with the whole process and in particular Rochelle who responded to my request. Rochelle was mature, confident and very easy to communicate with. I went away with the confidence that our doggies would be well looked after. We came home to very happy dogs and a very clean and tidy house. I would definitely contact her to house sit again. Thank you Rochelle.
JACKIE (Beach Haven North Island, Aug 2022 - 4 days)
Rochelle survived a very challenging 5 weeks caring for Louie our 16 week Bengal and Pepe our old poodle. Louie is a very active beautiful and loveable kitten who had some hygiene issues which Rochelle managed with wisdom, confidence and success. We came home to two happy healthy well cared for pets. Not only did Rochelle have a lively kitten to deal with she managed a water heating crisis with ease. Her communication and problem solving is great I can't thank Rochelle enough. I have no ... MORERochelle survived a very challenging 5 weeks caring for Louie our 16 week Bengal and Pepe our old poodle. Louie is a very active beautiful and loveable kitten who had some hygiene issues which Rochelle managed with wisdom, confidence and success. We came home to two happy healthy well cared for pets. Not only did Rochelle have a lively kitten to deal with she managed a water heating crisis with ease. Her communication and problem solving is great I can't thank Rochelle enough. I have no hesitation in recommending Rochelle.
LESLEY (Blenheim , Jul 2022 - 1 month 1 week)
Rochelle is amazing, this way my first time getting a house sitter but her communication made me feel at ease. The property was left clean and she kept my vege garden looking lush. On top of this, our cat loved her. If you need a house sitter - go with Rochelle. We will definitely be using her again!!
ERINN (St Martins South Island, Jun 2022 - 3 weeks)
Happy you!
With a house sitter looking after your pets, house and garden - you can really relax. Happy days.