Auckland
Samantha Thornton-Jones
Website Designer & Developer
Hire a Website Developer in New Zealand
Hire a New Zealand website developer to build the site, rebuild one that is hard to run, or add the useful bits — forms, bookings, Shopify, memberships, integrations. One brief, named applicants, you choose. If you only need look, structure, and the customer journey, start on web design.
Waikato
Tom Dawson
Brand Designer & Website Designer
Wellington
Rebecca Rhodes
Graphic Designer
Christchurch
Magdalene Manson-Blair
Senior Graphic & UX Designer
Auckland
Jeanine Pickford
Shopify Expert & Klaviyo Partner
Queenstown/Wanaka
Billy Waller
Graphic & Web Designer
What this service is for
What a website developer actually builds
This page is for build, CMS, and integrations. Look, structure, and the customer journey sit with web design. Many people do both. You do not need finished designs to brief. Brand assets sit with graphic design or logo design.
Run-the-site build
A site your team can actually run: pages, forms, and a CMS that is straightforward to update.
Rebuild
Replace a site that is hard to manage, slow, or stuck on an old setup. Say what is broken today.
One feature
Add bookings, Shopify, memberships, or an integration without rebuilding the whole site.
How Unicorn Factory works
A simple way to find the right freelancer.
Create one project brief, compare applications from relevant freelancers, and choose who you would like to meet.
Step 01
Tell us what you need.
Use the guided brief to explain the outcome, timing, budget, and context. You do not need to prepare a technical specification.
Freelancers in our network
Meet website developers who could help.
The profiles below list this service. Tell us what you need and we will share your brief with suitable people across the network, not only the people shown here.
Tell us about your project
Ideas for your brief
Ways a website developer could help
Keep the brief short: what the site must do, what is live today, and whether you already have designs. Finished designs are not required.
New business website
A focused build for a business that needs a clear, usable site. Say the pages, CMS, and any bookings or forms.
- Page and content plan
- Responsive website build
- Enquiry or booking setup
- Testing and launch support
Website rebuild
A rebuild when the current site is hard to run or no longer matches the business. Say the platform and what must be kept.
- Review of existing website
- Priority page rebuild
- Content migration plan
- Redirect and launch checks
Website feature improvement
Add one useful piece — bookings, Shopify, a form, or an integration — without starting over.
- Feature requirements
- Development and integration work
- Testing across key devices
- Handover and documentation
Proof lives in the work
See related website projects.
Review projects from the network to see the range of business websites, rebuilds and digital improvements freelancers have contributed to.
Websites & Web Development
Country Wonders Preschool | Landing Page Squarespace Website Design
- Web Design
- Lead Generation
- Landing Page Development
Ellie Manahi
Websites & Web Development
E-commerce Website for Two Tales Gin Boutique Beverages
- UX Design
- Video Editing
- eCommerce Store Build & Redesign
Barbi Larkins
eCommerce
Shopify Ecommerce Website and POS Integration for Loobie & Friends
- Email Marketing
- Website Development
- API & Systems Integration
Karen Rubado
eCommerce
Shopify Redesign & Build for Green with Envy Lifestyle Store
- Shopify
- SEO
- eCommerce Store Build & Redesign
Karen Rubado
Websites & Web Development
Chive: No-Code Directory for New Zealand Charities
- Web Design
- Airtable
- Zapier
Connor FinlaysonPricing guidance
How much does website development cost?
Cost depends on the number of pages, content readiness, functionality, integrations and the level of design or technical work involved.
Focused website refresh
A smaller website or priority-page improvement with a clear scope and existing content.
NZ$2,500–$7,500
Business website build
A tailored multi-page website with responsive development, forms and a practical content setup.
NZ$7,500–$20,000
Complex website or platform work
A larger build involving ecommerce, memberships, custom functionality or several integrations.
NZ$20,000–$50,000+
What affects the price
- Number of pages and how ready the content is
- Design, copywriting and photography requirements
- Forms, ecommerce, bookings or other functionality
- Integrations, testing and post-launch support needs
Indicative New Zealand dollar estimates only, excluding GST and any third-party software costs. Freelancers set their own pricing after reviewing your scope.
Related expertise
Explore other freelance services.
Web DesignHire a New Zealand web designer for a new site, a redesign, or a landing page that converts.Graphic DesignHire a New Zealand graphic designer for campaigns, brand assets, and everyday business materials.Logo DesignHire a New Zealand logo designer for a new mark, a refresh, and files you can actually use.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions before you hire.
Answers to the questions clients commonly ask before starting a brief.
Still deciding what you need?
Start with the outcome and the context you already have. A polished specification is not required.
What should I include in a website development brief?
Say what the site must do, what is live today, any systems it needs to connect with, and whether you already have designs. You do not need finished designs to start. Write one brief and compare applicants.
Do I need website development or web design?
This page is for build, CMS, and integrations. Look, structure, and the customer journey sit with web design. Many people do both — say that in the brief if you want one person.
Do I need designs before I brief a developer?
No. Explain the outcome and any brand files you already have. A freelancer can say whether design, development, or both are needed.
How much does a freelance website developer cost in New Zealand?
Live planning bands on this page are NZ$2,500–$7,500 for a focused refresh, NZ$7,500–$20,000 for a business website build, and NZ$20,000–$50,000+ for more complex platform work. Freelancers set the final price after they read your brief.
How do I compare who I will actually work with?
Read the profile, relevant proof, and their proposed approach. Start a brief to see applicants for your scope, or browse people listed for this service before you decide.
Ready to get moving?
Tell us what your website needs to do.
Write one brief. Compare applicants. Choose the person who will ship it.