Get customer enquiries through your personal profile page
Showcase your work by adding your portfolio to your profile page
Set your own rates, availability and services
Become a freelancer on Unicorn Factory
Whether you are just starting out or already a seasoned freelance pro, we want to help you find and work with amazing Kiwi businesses.
Promote your freelance services to local businesses


Get access to New Zealand's largest freelancer job board
Get personalised introductions to clients who post job on our job board
Budget ranges, timelines and requirements specified
Up-to-date and pre-vetted clients
Connect with a community of Kiwi freelancers
Knowledge base to help you become a better freelancer
Monthly online workshops to help you take your biz to the next level
Networking opportunities

Community testimonials
We have connected over 700 Kiwi freelancers to over 4000 Kiwi businesses and entrepreneurs
"Unicorn Factory was perfect for me to find copywriting work on the side of my full-time role in government. It has helped me build a portfolio that I hope will allow me transition into freelancing full-time!"

“I couldn’t recommend Unicorn Factory enough! Any freelancers out there need to seriously consider joining the fam. Network with an online community and have more work coming in, it’s a no-brainer.”
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“When I first arrived to New Zealand I struggled to find my place as a freelancer, but when I found out about UF it opened the door into the freelance community and has given me a platform to network, showcase my work, and land some amazing local clients.”

Find your next freelance job in New Zealand
Policy Writer
project for Small business (less than 10 employees) in Auckland.
Print Designer
Print Design project for Mid-sized business (11- 100 employees) in Auckland.
Wordpress Developer
Wordpress project for Design/Marketing Agency in Auckland.
Graphic design work for prints
Illustrations project for Idea Stage Business in Hamilton, NZ.
Logo Designer
Logo Design project for Small business (less than 10 employees) in Auckland.
Motion Designer for short videos
Illustrations project for Small business (less than 10 employees) in Wellington.
Membership plans
Flexible pricing, no hidden costs, cancel anytime.

Side Hustler Plan
We will promote you to clients as being a part-time freelancer. A lot of one-off projects valued anywhere between $500 - $3k.

Pro Lite Plan
We will promote you as a full-time freelancer to clients and will promote highlight you as a featured freelancer on your main service page.
Getting Started on Unicorn Factory
1. Apply to join
Start by creating an account, filling out the application form and adding two case studies to your profile.
2. Review & Approval
We will review your application and once approved notify with you with the next steps via email.
3. Join Unicorn Factory
Once approved all you will need to do is select a membership and you will be good to go 🚀
FAQ
If you have any other questions please feel free to reach out to us through our contact page
Contact UsHow long does the approval process take?
We review all applications on the 20th of each month. Depending on your application and availability of spots we will either approve, reject or waitlist you. We will explain what the next steps are via email. If you haven't heard from us, please reach out via our contact page.
Am I guaranteed leads if I sign up to a membership?
No. Unfortunately, we cannot control whether or not clients decide to reach out to you. Our job is to get as many potential clients in front of you. It is your job to make sure that your profile is presented well and that you have case studies added to your profile, the two biggest factors in getting clients to reach out.
Is there a trial? Why is this website not free?
We don't do trials anymore. We trialed it for a while and unfortunately it attracted too many people who didn't take it seriously. We try to keep our membership as low as possible. We do however refund you if you complete your profile and don't get any leads.
The reason why it's not free to sign up as a freelancer is because I would lose heaps of money trying to keep the site online.
How many leads will I receive under each membership?
Again, it depends on the type of membership type you select, as well as what services you offer. In terms of service category the breakdown of enquiries is as follow: 40% are for design related projects, 33% are marketing related projects and 27% are software related projects.
In terms of freelancer type: - 50% of our enquiries go to ⭐️ Pros, 37% to 😎 Side Hustlers, 8% to ⚡️Studios and 5% to 🚀 Newbies.
We currently receive between 250 - 350 direct enquiries every single month, with the average client reaching out to three freelancers at a time.
How much money can I make as a freelancer?
The average deal a freelancer closes on Unicorn Factory is NZD3.5k (in 2020). The biggest contract that two different freelancers closed last year was for NZD 50k.
How much you charge will again depend on what you do and how much you charge.
I have never worked as a freelancer... can I still join?
Luckily, there is a community of us that have all been in that situation before and we have a forum where you can ask whatever questions you have about freelancing.
Our goal is to not just help you get more leads, we want you to succeed as a freelancer long-term which is why we have our forum for you to ask questions, and to connect with other freelancers.
What is your refund policy?
If you sign up and it just doesn't work out for you and you feel like it was a waste of money, I am happy to refund you for your last month under the following conditions:
1) You have added at least one case study to your profile.
2) You have bcc'd me in responses to leads (if you received any)
3) You put effort into creating a great bio.