Tauranga
Preston B.
Web Developer
Hire a freelance CMS developer in New Zealand
Find a New Zealand CMS developer to set up, customise or migrate WordPress, Webflow or a headless CMS so your team can update the website without a developer.
- Free to enquire
- Local NZ freelancers
- You choose who to hire
Christchurch
Josue M.
Webflow Designer & Developer
Wellington
Katie P.
Digital Marketing & Paid Ads Expert
Christchurch
Oliver L.
Founder & Principal Systems Architect
Auckland
Gavin B.
WordPress / WooCommerce Expert
Hamilton
Fay R.
Digital Marketing, Ecommerce & Google Ads Guru
What does a CMS developer do?
Most CMS developers handle some or all of this. Pick the parts you need and we'll put them in your brief.
Make routine updates easier
Set up practical content areas for news, services, projects or team information so your team can update them with confidence.
Create consistent page templates
Build flexible templates that keep important pages structured while giving your team room to add new content.
Tidy an existing content setup
Review confusing fields, old pages and publishing steps, then simplify the way your content is managed.
Separate your content from the website front end
Set up a headless CMS such as Sanity or Contentful so the same content can feed your website, an app or a store.
- 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 CMS developer for your business
We do the legwork of briefing and finding people, then step back so you work directly with the CMS 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 CMS developers
Tell us what you need and we will share your brief with suitable freelancers across our network, not only the profiles shown here. You review the applications and choose who you want us to introduce you to.
Preston
Web Developer
Tauranga
Websites & Web Development
Josue
Webflow Designer & Developer
Christchurch
Websites & Web Development
Katie
Digital Marketing & Paid Ads Expert
Wellington
Marketing & Growth
Oliver
Founder & Principal Systems Architect
Christchurch
Software & App Development
Gavin
WordPress / WooCommerce Expert
Auckland
Websites & Web Development
Fay
Digital Marketing, Ecommerce & Google Ads Guru
Hamilton
Marketing & Growth
Stephen
No-code Product Developer
Queenstown/Wanaka
Websites & Web Development
Ramandeep
SEO | Google & Meta Ads Specialist | Website Development | AI Automation
Christchurch
Marketing & Growth
How much does it typically cost to hire a CMS developer?
What New Zealand CMS developers typically charge, by type of work. Freelancers quote you directly after reading your brief.
Focused CMS tidy-up
Projects fromNZ$1,000
A review and improvement of a smaller existing content setup, including priority templates and handover notes.
- Typical rangeNZ$1,000–$3,000
CMS setup for a business website
Projects fromNZ$3,000
Content structure and templates for a typical business website, with practical guidance for editors.
- Typical rangeNZ$3,000–$8,000
Complex content migration or build
Projects fromNZ$8,000
A larger project with many content types, a substantial migration, a headless CMS build or a more involved publishing workflow.
- Typical rangeNZ$8,000–$18,000+
What affects the price
Freelancers quote after reading your brief. These move the price most.
- The website platform and current content structure
- Number of page types and reusable templates
- Amount and condition of content to migrate
- Testing, training and ongoing support needs
Indicative New Zealand dollar estimates only, excluding GST and ongoing software, hosting or platform fees. Scope and freelancer rates vary, and freelancers confirm pricing after reviewing your brief. Updated October 2026.
CMS setup & customization work delivered by Kiwi freelancers
Review relevant projects from the network to understand the kinds of content-led websites and CMS work freelancers have contributed to.
Websites & Web Development
New Zealand Geographic
- Performance Optimization
- WordPress
- Website Migration
Gavin B.
Websites & Web Development
Just Married Weddings: a developer takeover
- WordPress
- Website Hosting Setup
- Frontend Development
Said K.
Websites & Web Development
Battlefront: a multi-brand WordPress rebuild
- Website Development
- CMS Setup & Customization
- Database Management
Said K.
Digital Product & UX
Firefly: teaching surgeons, measurably
- UX Design
- Dashboards & Data Visualisation
- Data Analysis & Insights
Said K.
eCommerce
B2B eCommerce Storefront for Dolphin Pacific (2026)
- UX Design
- Website Development
- CMS Setup & Customization
Tasman S.
Marketing & Growth
AI SEO for Local Auckland Business - Growth across Google & AI Search
- Marketing Strategy
- Paid Media
- Display Advertising
Uppli E.We make a premium product and we needed a website that reflected that. Something that felt like the saunas themselves. Skyrocket got it straight away. What they built is elevated without being over the top, and the people getting in touch now are serious buyers. That's exactly what we were after.
Feedback for Samantha T.
Website Designer & Developer · Auckland
Questions about hiring a CMS developer
Straight answers to what NZ business owners ask us most.
What should I include in a CMS brief?
Describe your website platform, who updates the site, the types of content you publish and what currently feels slow or difficult.
Can a freelancer work with our existing website?
Often, yes. Share the platform you use and examples of the pages you want to improve so they can explain the practical options.
How long does CMS work take?
A focused cleanup may take a few weeks. A larger content migration or a new website setup can take longer.
Will our team be able to update the website?
That should be part of the brief. Ask for editor guidance or a handover that suits the people who will use the CMS day to day.
How do I choose the right specialist?
Compare relevant website work, the proposed structure, communication style, timing and pricing before requesting an introduction.
Can a freelancer build a headless CMS for us?
Yes. Headless CMS work means the editing system and the website front end are built separately. Say in your brief where content needs to appear, such as a website, app or online store, and who will edit it, so applicants can recommend a suitable setup.
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