Auckland
Kylie M.
Graphic & Web Designer
Hire a freelance digital strategy consultant in New Zealand
Drive online growth and simplify customer journeys with a clear digital roadmap from an experienced New Zealand strategist.
- Free to enquire
- Local NZ freelancers
- You choose who to hire
Queenstown/Wanaka
Billy W.
Graphic & Web Designer
Nelson
Kirsten M.
Google & Meta Ads Specialist
Wellington
Katie P.
Digital Marketing & Paid Ads Expert
Christchurch
Stu C.
Web Design, SEO & SEM Consultant
Christchurch
Kristy H.
Paid Ads Expert
What does a digital strategy consultant do?
Most digital strategy consultants handle some or all of this. Pick the parts you need and we'll put them in your brief.
Improve how customers find and buy
Identify weak conversion points, prioritise fixes and recommend specific campaigns or platform changes to increase enquiries and sales.
Make customer journeys easier
Map the end-to-end customer experience, remove friction and suggest low-to-high effort improvements to lift retention and satisfaction.
Prioritise tech and platform spend
Compare tools, integrations and build vs buy options so you invest only in platforms that move the business forward.
- 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 digital strategy consultant for your business
We do the legwork of briefing and finding people, then step back so you work directly with the digital strategy consultant 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 digital strategy consultants
The freelancer profiles shown below are examples of specialists in the Unicorn Factory network. If you’re ready, create a short project brief — relevant freelancers will apply, you review the applications, and Unicorn Factory makes warm introductions.
Katie
Digital Marketing & Paid Ads Expert
Wellington
Marketing & Growth
Kylie
Graphic & Web Designer
Auckland
Design & Creative
Billy
Graphic & Web Designer
Queenstown/Wanaka
Design & Creative
Kirsten
Google & Meta Ads Specialist
Nelson
Marketing & Growth
Stu
Web Design, SEO & SEM Consultant
Christchurch
Marketing & Growth
Kristy
Paid Ads Expert
Christchurch
Marketing & Growth
Farah
Social Media & Marketing Strategist
Auckland
Marketing & Growth
Neel
Certified Google Ads Expert - 10+ Years
Auckland
Marketing & Growth
How much does it typically cost to hire a digital strategy consultant?
What New Zealand digital strategy consultants typically charge, by type of work. Freelancers quote you directly after reading your brief.
Small diagnostic & quick wins
Projects fromNZ$1,200
Short audits, a conversion review or a simple roadmap for a single product line or landing flow.
- Typical rangeNZ$1,200–NZ$5,000
Mid-level strategy & roadmap
Projects fromNZ$6,000
Cross-channel strategy, stakeholder workshops, analytics setup and a prioritised implementation plan for an SME.
- Typical rangeNZ$6,000–NZ$18,000
Full transformation programme
Projects fromNZ$25,000
Comprehensive digital transformation including platform selection, implementation planning, and multi-phase delivery support.
- Typical rangeNZ$25,000–NZ$120,000+
What affects the price
Freelancers quote after reading your brief. These move the price most.
- Project scope and number of stakeholders to interview
- Complexity of systems and integrations (CRM, ecommerce, ticketing)
- Experience level of the consultant and whether specialist skills are needed
- Required research depth (user research, analytics, technical discovery)
Estimates are indicative. Final costs depend on scope and freelancer rates. Prices are NZ$, may exclude GST and ongoing software or platform fees, and are agreed directly with the freelancer. Updated July 2026.
Questions about hiring a digital strategy consultant
Straight answers to what NZ business owners ask us most.
How long does a typical project take?
Small audits can take 1–3 weeks; a full strategy and roadmap commonly takes 4–10 weeks depending on stakeholder availability and research depth.
Will a freelancer handle implementation too?
Some consultants offer implementation or will work with your team; others deliver a handover. Ongoing support or build work is something to agree directly with the freelancer in your brief.
How do I start the process on Unicorn Factory?
Create a short project brief describing outcomes, timeline and budget. Relevant freelancers apply, you review the applications, and Unicorn Factory makes warm introductions.
How do I know a freelancer is a good fit?
Look for relevant New Zealand experience, examples of similar work, clear methodology and client references where available. Ask for a short proposal and next-step costs before hiring.
Are the price ranges fixed quotes?
No. Price bands are indicative NZ$ estimates to help planning. Final scope, deliverables and the freelancer’s rate determine the actual quote.
Ready to brief a digital strategist?
We'll help you shape the brief, find New Zealand freelancers who fit, and introduce you.