Tauranga
Brent W.
Website Designer & Developer / App Designer
Hire a freelance Android developer in New Zealand
Hire a New Zealand Android developer to build, launch or update an app for Google Play and the devices your customers and staff already use. One brief, named applicants, you choose. Need iPhone too? See iOS developers.
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Auckland
Tom F.
Mobile Developer
Auckland
Sutharsan A.
Web & Application Developer
Christchurch
Mark N.
Apple Platforms Developer
Auckland
Elliot S.
Web & Software Developer
Wellington
Reza H.
Mobile Application Developer
What does an android developer do?
Most android developers handle some or all of this. Pick the parts you need and we'll put them in your brief.
New Android apps
Builds a first version of your app in Kotlin, from the screens you have sketched to a working build you can test on real devices.
Google Play listing and release
Sets up your Play Console account, listing, privacy details and release tracks, and gets the app live.
Working across many devices
Tests the app on a range of screen sizes, Android versions and brands so it does not only work on the developer's own phone.
Meeting Google Play requirements
Updates an app to the target Android version Google Play requires, so it is not removed or hidden from new users.
Fixing a slow or crashing app
Finds the crashes, slow screens and battery drain in an existing app and fixes the ones that cost you customers.
Apps for staff and handheld devices
Builds apps for rugged handhelds, barcode scanners, tablets and kiosks, installed privately for your team.
Connecting to your systems
Links the app to your booking, stock, accounting or customer system so staff and customers see the same information.
Taking over an existing app
Reviews code written by a previous developer or agency, tells you what state it is in and takes over the maintenance.
Ongoing support after launch
Looks after bug fixes, new Android releases and small improvements on a monthly or as-needed basis.
- Start a brief
Not sure which parts you need?
Tell us what you want to get done. We'll shape the brief with you and share it with freelancers who fit.
How we help you find the right android developer for your business
We do the legwork of briefing and finding people, then step back so you work directly with the android 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
Connect with our network of Kiwi freelance android developers
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.
How much does it typically cost to hire an android developer?
What New Zealand android developers typically charge, by type of work. Freelancers quote you directly after reading your brief.
Updates, fixes or a small feature
Projects fromNZ$2,000
Bug fixes, an update to the Android version Google Play requires, or one added feature on an existing app. Good when the app mostly works and needs looking after.
- Typical rangeNZ$2,000–$8,000
Simple new app or prototype
Projects fromNZ$8,000
A small app with a handful of screens, no customer accounts and little or no back end. Good for testing an idea or a single-purpose tool.
- Typical rangeNZ$8,000–$25,000
Business app with accounts and integrations
Projects fromNZ$25,000
Sign-in, push notifications, payments or booking, and a connection to your existing system, with testing across a range of Android devices and versions.
- Typical rangeNZ$25,000–$70,000
Complex app or custom hardware
Projects fromNZ$70,000
Larger products with several user types, offline sync, custom back end, strict security, or hardware such as scanners and printers.
- Typical rangeNZ$70,000–$200,000+
What affects the price
Freelancers quote after reading your brief. These move the price most.
- Number of screens, features and user types
- Number of devices, screen sizes and Android versions to support
- Whether design is included or supplied
- Back-end, hardware and third-party integrations
- Ongoing maintenance after launch
Indicative New Zealand dollar estimates only, excluding GST, the Google Play developer registration fee and any back-end hosting or third-party service fees. Freelancers set their own pricing after reviewing your brief. Updated October 2026.
Android work delivered by Kiwi freelancers
Review the brief, the approach and the finished work behind related app projects before you create your own brief.
Software & App Development
Genie 2 Mobile App Development for Syrp Motion Control
- iOS
- API & Systems Integration
- Backend Development
Tom F.
Digital Product & UX
Holistic Tinnitus Relief App Design for Mindear
- Android
- UX Design
- iOS
Libby C.
Software & App Development
HelpU App: Connecting Users with Certified Household Helpers
- Android
- UX Design
- iOS
Natasha Livia T.
Software & App Development
Mobile Apps Showcasing Artworks at Ara Institute’s Madras Campus
- iOS
- Android
Mark N.Prior to this application, it took us over 3 to 4 hours to complete each property inspection report manually in Microsoft word. Now we can finish each report in less than half an hour - Great work done by Pulsebay - William
Feedback for Sutharsan A.
Web & Application Developer · Auckland
Questions about hiring an android developer
Straight answers to what NZ business owners ask us most.
Do I need an Android developer or a cross-platform developer?
If your customers or staff mostly use Android phones, or you need the app to run on handheld scanners or kiosks, an Android developer is the simplest choice. If you need Android and iPhone from one build, say so in the brief and ask applicants to explain how they would approach it. Brief an iOS developer if iPhone is the main target.
What do I need to publish an app on Google Play?
You need a Google Play Console developer account, ideally registered in your business's name rather than the developer's, so you keep control of the app. Your developer prepares the listing, privacy and data safety details and uploads each release.
Why do Android apps need testing on so many devices?
Android runs on phones and tablets from many makers, with different screen sizes and versions of the system. An experienced Android developer tests on a range of devices, and on your actual handhelds if staff will use it.
What are Google Play's target version requirements?
Google Play requires new apps and updates to target a recent Android version, and an app that falls behind can be hidden from new users. Ask applicants how they will keep the app up to date after launch.
How long does an Android app take to build?
A simple app can take 6 to 10 weeks. An app with accounts, payments and integrations commonly takes 3 to 6 months. The applicant will give a timeline once they have read your brief.
Who owns the app and the source code?
Ownership is agreed between you and the freelancer. If you want to own the code and the Google Play account, say so in the brief and confirm it before work starts.
What should I include in an Android app brief?
Say what the app should help people do, who will use it, the three features it must have first, which devices it must run on, any systems it must connect to, and your rough budget and timing. A link to an app you like helps.
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Tell us what your Android app needs to do.
We'll help you shape the brief, find New Zealand freelancers who fit, and introduce you.