Tauranga
Paul Wilson
Google Ads Specialist
Hire a freelance marketer in New Zealand
Need help with social media, Google Ads, SEO or a plan for the year? Tell us what you want more of and we'll turn it into a clear brief, find NZ marketers who fit your budget, and introduce you. You don't need to know where to start.
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- Local NZ freelancers
- You choose who to hire
Auckland
Katie Eder
Google Ads & Digital Advertising Strategist
Tauranga
Andrew Fuller
Email Marketing Man
Wellington
Cate Sharma
Graphic Designer and Social Media Marketing Manager
Auckland
Tymon Gudsell
Marketing Strategist
Auckland
Ana Cocherel
Social Media Expert
Local talent. Visible proof. Direct relationships.
What kind of marketing & growth support are you after?
Pick the job closest to what you want more of, from social posts and Google Ads to SEO and email. Not sure where to start? Tell us your goal and we'll point you to the right marketer.
Marketing Strategy
Practical marketing strategy for businesses that need clearer priorities and a plan they can act on.
Typically NZ$500–$15,000 + GST
Social Media Marketing
Hire a New Zealand social media manager for content, campaigns, and account management.
Typically NZ$700–$5,000 + GST
SEO
Hire a New Zealand SEO specialist for local search, technical fixes, and content that brings enquiries.
Typically NZ$800–$10,000 + GST
Paid Media
Launch and manage paid ad campaigns that drive real results.
Typically NZ$600–$8,000 + GST
Paid Search (PPC)
Hire a New Zealand Google Ads specialist to set up, manage, and improve search campaigns that drive leads and sales.
Typically NZ$500–$8,000 + GST
Meta Ads / Paid Social
Plan, run and optimise Meta (Facebook & Instagram) ad campaigns that deliver measurable results.
Typically NZ$350–$8,000 + GST
Email Marketing
Email strategy, campaign creation, and automation for more useful customer communication.
Typically NZ$500–$4,500 + GST
Email Automation
Automated email journeys for leads, customers and practical follow-up.
Typically NZ$800–$15,000 + GST
Marketing Automation
Automate campaigns, track leads, and boost marketing results.
Typically NZ$800–$30,000 + GST
Content Marketing
Hire a New Zealand content marketer for a plan, articles, and ongoing content customers will actually read.
Typically NZ$500–$5,000 + GST
Content Strategy
Content planning for clearer websites, campaigns and customer communication.
Typically NZ$1,000–$15,000 + GST
Lead Generation
Lead generation planning and campaigns for more relevant business enquiries.
Typically NZ$1,500–$25,000 + GST
LinkedIn Marketing
Grow your brand and generate qualified leads on LinkedIn with profile, content and campaign expertise.
Typically NZ$800–$10,000 + GST
Campaign Strategy
Plan and execute targeted campaigns that reach your goals.
Typically NZ$1,500–$30,000 + GST
Campaign Management
Plan, execute, and optimise high-performing marketing campaigns.
Typically NZ$700–$18,000 + GST
Conversion Rate Optimisation
Website conversion optimisation for clearer journeys, stronger forms and better next steps.
Typically NZ$1,000–$20,000 + GST
Landing Page Optimisation
Increase conversions with expert landing page audits and targeted optimisation.
Typically NZ$1,200–$30,000 + GST
Display Advertising
Launch and optimize Google Display Ads to boost your online reach.
Typically NZ$800–$18,000 + GST
Media Buying
Plan and optimise ad placements to reach your audience and maximise results.
Typically NZ$1,200–$45,000 + GST
PR & Communications
Develop media strategies and strengthen your brand’s reputation.
Typically NZ$600–$12,000 + 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.
“We're doing a bit of everything and don't know what's working.”
A marketing strategy review looks at where your customers come from and tells you what to stop, keep and start.
Marketing Strategy“Nobody finds us on Google.”
An SEO specialist fixes what's holding your website back and helps you show up for the searches your customers make.
SEO“Our social media has gone quiet.”
A social media marketer can plan your posts, create them and keep your pages active so you can get on with the business.
Social Media Marketing
You don't have to search through hundreds of marketers.
We do the legwork of briefing and finding people, then step back so you work directly with the marketer 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 marketer in NZ?
What New Zealand marketers typically charge, by type of work. Freelancers quote you directly after reading your brief.
Social Media Marketing
- Social media plan or auditNZ$700–$1,500
- Campaign or launch supportNZ$1,500–$4,000
- Ongoing social media managementNZ$2,000–$5,000+ per month
SEO
- One-off audit & quick fixesNZ$800 – NZ$3,500
- Monthly growth retainer (SME)NZ$1,200 – NZ$5,000 / month
- E‑commerce or competitive marketNZ$4,000 – NZ$10,000+ / month
Paid Media
- Starter campaign setupNZ$700–NZ$2,500
- Ongoing monthly managementNZ$600–NZ$2,500 per month
- Growth or ecommerce retainersNZ$2,500–NZ$8,000+ per month
Marketing Strategy
Projects fromNZ$500
- Focused marketing session or reviewNZ$500–$1,500
- Marketing plan or strategy projectNZ$2,000–$6,000
- Broader strategy and rollout supportNZ$6,000–$15,000+
Indicative NZD, excluding GST and third-party costs. Freelancers set their own prices after reading your brief. Updated September 2026.
Meet New Zealand marketers.
A few of the independent marketers in our network. We share your brief more widely than the people shown here.
Paul
Google Ads Specialist
Tauranga
Marketing & Growth
Katie
Google Ads & Digital Advertising Strategist
Auckland
Marketing & Growth
Andrew
Email Marketing Man
Tauranga
Marketing & Growth
Cate
Graphic Designer and Social Media Marketing Manager
Wellington
Marketing & Growth
Tymon
Marketing Strategist
Auckland
Marketing & Growth
Ana
Social Media Expert
Auckland
Marketing & Growth
Kirsten
Google & Meta Ads Specialist
Nelson
Marketing & Growth
Katie
Digital Marketing & Paid Ads Expert
Wellington
Marketing & Growth
See what New Zealand marketers have delivered.
Real projects by freelancers in our network, and what their clients said about them.
Marketing & Growth
Multi-Channel Digital Advertising for NZ Accounting Firm
- Meta Ads / Paid Social
- Google Analytics 4
- LinkedIn Marketing
Roimata Wilkey
Marketing & Growth
Google Ads & Analytics Campaign for Almighty Beverage Brand
- Paid Media
- Campaign Strategy
- Google Analytics 4
Bayden Jackson
Marketing & Growth
SEO Recovery and Traffic Restoration for O.F.O
- SEO
- Data Analysis & Insights
- Google Analytics 4
Neel Pabari
Marketing & Growth
Project Management for MasterCard Player of the Match Trophy – Women's Rugby World Cup 2021
- Marketing Strategy
- Project Coordination & Workflow Management
- Campaign Management
Jessica Jenkins
Marketing & Growth
Scaling Shopify Revenue for Flight Coffee with Digital Marketing
- Campaign Strategy
- Dashboards & Data Visualisation
- Data Analysis & Insights
Robbie LawtonWe definitely made the right choice in using Tonya to help us promote our business. She is very professional yet easy to communicate with, has great patience especially if you don't understand things and is both creative and efficient.
Feedback for Tonya Knight
Digital Marketing, Meta & Google Ads Specialist · Auckland
Questions about hiring a marketer
Straight answers to what NZ business owners ask us most.
How much does a freelance marketer cost in New Zealand?
A focused marketing job like a social media plan usually costs NZ$700–$1,500, an SEO audit with quick fixes NZ$800–$3,500, and ongoing ad management NZ$600–$2,500 per month, excluding GST. Marketers quote after reading your brief. The number of channels and whether the work is one-off or ongoing move the price most.
Should I hire a freelancer or a marketing agency?
A freelancer suits most small businesses because you work directly with the person doing the work, usually for less. An agency makes sense when you need strategy, creative, ads and reporting managed as 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 marketers.
Is ad spend included in the price?
No. Ad spend is paid to Google, Meta or LinkedIn separately from the marketer's fee. Ask for your ad accounts to be set up in your business's name with your card, so you keep control and history if you change marketers.
Who owns the ad accounts and content?
You should. Ad accounts, analytics, social pages and email lists should belong to your business, with your marketer given access. Agree who owns written and design content in the brief before work starts.
Do I pay GST?
Only if your freelancer is GST-registered. Registered marketers 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 marketers 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 what you want more of.
Share your goal and budget and we'll help shape a brief and introduce NZ marketers who fit.