Auckland
Samantha Thornton-Jones
Website Designer & Developer
Hire web development freelancers in New Zealand
Need a new website, a refresh of an old one, a move to a better platform or someone to keep it running? Tell us what you're after and we'll turn it into a clear brief, find NZ web developers who fit your budget, and introduce you. You don't need to know where to start.
- Free to enquire
- Local NZ freelancers
- You choose who to hire
Auckland
Jeanine Pickford
Shopify Expert & Klaviyo Partner
Tauranga
Preston Broad
Web Developer
Christchurch
Josue Munro
Webflow Designer & Developer
Auckland
Liam Bradburn
Webflow Developer
Christchurch
Barbi Larkins
Wordpress Web Designer
Local talent. Visible proof. Direct relationships.
What kind of websites & web development support are you after?
A full build, a fix, a move or ongoing care. Pick the closest match, or describe your website and we'll work it out with you.
Website Development
Hire a New Zealand website developer to build, rebuild, or add bookings, Shopify, or integrations.
Typically NZ$2,500–$50,000 + GST
CMS Setup & Customization
CMS setup and content templates that make website updates easier.
Typically NZ$1,000–$18,000 + GST
Landing Page Development
Design and build landing pages that drive conversions and meet your business objectives.
Typically NZ$800–$18,000 + GST
Website Maintenance & Support
Keep your website secure, updated, and running smoothly.
Typically NZ$39–$1,500 per month + GST
Performance Optimization
Solve speed and reliability issues with expert performance optimisation.
Typically NZ$900–$25,000 + GST
Website Migration
Website migration planning and delivery for platform moves, hosting changes and redesigns.
Typically NZ$1,500–$30,000 + GST
Website Hosting Setup
Handle secure website hosting setup and ongoing management for local businesses.
Typically NZ$50–$3,000 + GST
Membership Site Setup
Build and launch membership sites with streamlined signups, payments, and content delivery.
Typically NZ$2,000–$60,000 + GST
eCommerce Store Build & Redesign
Set up and optimise eCommerce stores tailored to your business.
Typically NZ$2,000–$75,000 + GST
Web Design
Hire a New Zealand web designer for a new site, a redesign, or a landing page that converts.
Typically NZ$1,500–$35,000 + GST
Not sure? Start with what you're trying to do.
Most people come to us with a goal, not a job title. Here's where the most common ones usually land.
“Our website is embarrassing and we get no enquiries from it.”
A web developer can rebuild it on a modern platform, often working with a web designer on layout and messaging.
Website Development“I have to email someone every time I want to change a word.”
A CMS setup lets you edit text, photos and blog posts yourself, with a short handover so you know how.
CMS Setup & Customization“The person who built our site has disappeared.”
A maintenance and support freelancer can take over, check what you own, and keep things updated and backed up.
Website Maintenance & Support
You don't have to search through hundreds of web developers.
We do the legwork of briefing and finding people, then step back so you work directly with the web developer you choose.
Tell us what you need
Share your project, the help you need, and any timing or budget you have in mind.
Choose who to meet
Review interested freelancers and their work. Choose who you want an introduction to.
Agree the work together
Agree the scope, timing, and price with your freelancer.
- 1Tell us what you need
- 2We help shape the brief
- 3Relevant freelancers are surfaced
- 4You compare them
- 5You choose
How much does it cost to hire a web developer in NZ?
What New Zealand web developers typically charge, by type of work. Freelancers quote you directly after reading your brief.
Website Development
Projects fromNZ$2,500
- Focused website refreshNZ$2,500–$7,500
- Business website buildNZ$7,500–$20,000
- Complex website or platform workNZ$20,000–$50,000+
CMS Setup & Customization
Projects fromNZ$1,000
- Focused CMS tidy-upNZ$1,000–$3,000
- CMS setup for a business websiteNZ$3,000–$8,000
- Complex content migration or buildNZ$8,000–$18,000+
Landing Page Development
Projects fromNZ$800
- Simple campaign landing pageNZ$800 - NZ$2,500
- Conversion-focused landing pageNZ$2,500 - NZ$6,000
- Funnel, CRO and ads setupNZ$6,000 - NZ$18,000
Website Maintenance & Support
- Basic care (small brochure sites)NZ$39–NZ$149 / month
- Standard care (lead-gen sites & small stores)NZ$150–NZ$399 / month
- Advanced care (high-traffic stores & apps)NZ$400–NZ$1,500+ / month
Indicative NZD, excluding GST and third-party costs. Freelancers set their own prices after reading your brief. Updated September 2026.
Meet New Zealand web developers.
A few of the independent web developers in our network. We share your brief more widely than the people shown here.
Samantha
Website Designer & Developer
Auckland
Websites & Web Development
Jeanine
Shopify Expert & Klaviyo Partner
Auckland
Websites & Web Development
Preston
Web Developer
Tauranga
Websites & Web Development
Josue
Webflow Designer & Developer
Christchurch
Websites & Web Development
Liam
Webflow Developer
Auckland
Websites & Web Development
Barbi
Wordpress Web Designer
Christchurch
Websites & Web Development
Andrew
Web Designer and Web Developer
Auckland
Websites & Web Development
Tom
Website Designer
Christchurch
Websites & Web Development
See what New Zealand web developers have delivered.
Real projects by freelancers in our network, and what their clients said about them.
Websites & Web Development
Country Wonders Preschool | Landing Page Squarespace Website Design
- Web Design
- Lead Generation
- Landing Page Development
Ellie Manahi
Websites & Web Development
Heritage Saunas
- UX Design
- Content Strategy
- eCommerce Store Build & Redesign
Samantha Thornton-Jones
Websites & Web Development
E-commerce Website for Two Tales Gin Boutique Beverages
- UX Design
- Video Editing
- eCommerce Store Build & Redesign
Barbi Larkins
Websites & Web Development
Chive: No-Code Directory for New Zealand Charities
- Web Design
- Airtable
- Zapier
Connor Finlayson
Websites & Web Development
Minimalist Landing Page Design with Contact Form
- UX Design
- UI Design
- Landing Page Development
Nikolai Bain
Websites & Web Development
Landing Page for Markdown Text Editor
- Frontend Development
- UI Design
- Landing Page Development
Nikolai BainWorked with us to determine the brief. Not having built a blog website before my father and I didn’t know what was possible, let alone what we wanted! Stretched our thinking in a cheerful, energising and creative way.
Feedback for Phil Cox
Wordpress Developer · Wellington
Questions about hiring a web developer
Straight answers to what NZ business owners ask us most.
How much does a freelance web developer cost in New Zealand?
A website refresh usually costs NZ$2,500–$7,500 and a new business website NZ$7,500–$20,000, excluding GST. Web developers quote after reading your brief. The number of pages, custom features and whether content is ready move the price most.
Should I hire a freelancer or a web agency?
A freelancer suits most small business websites: you deal directly with the person building it, usually for less. An agency makes sense for large sites that need design, development, content and testing managed by one team.
I don't have a brief. Can I still start?
Yes. Most people don't have one. Tell us what you're trying to achieve and we'll turn it into a brief with you before anything goes out to web developers.
Who owns the website and domain?
You should. Register your domain, hosting and platform accounts in your business's name and give your developer access. Agree in writing that the design and code are yours on final payment.
Can I update the website myself afterwards?
Yes, if you ask for it in your brief. Most developers build on a platform you can edit and give you a short handover. If you'd rather not, ask about a monthly care plan.
Do I pay GST?
Only if your freelancer is GST-registered. Registered web developers add 15% GST to their quote, while many sole traders earning under NZ$60,000 a year aren't registered and won't charge it.
How long does it take to find someone?
We aim to start sharing interested web developers within a few working days of agreeing your brief. When work starts depends on their availability and your timing.
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Tell us about the website you need.
Share what it needs to do and we'll help shape a brief and introduce NZ web developers who fit.