Auckland
Samantha T.
Website Designer & Developer
Hire a freelance ecommerce developer in New Zealand
Sell more online with a customised Shopify, Webflow or WooCommerce store that connects payments, inventory and shipping.
- Free to enquire
- Local NZ freelancers
- You choose who to hire
Auckland
Kylie M.
Graphic & Web Designer
Christchurch
Barbi L.
Wordpress Web Designer
Wellington
Brent D.
Web & Brand Designer
Auckland
Gary R.
Graphic and Web Designer
Auckland
Tonya K.
Digital Marketing, Meta & Google Ads Specialist
What does an eCommerce store builder do?
Most eCommerce store builders handle some or all of this. Pick the parts you need and we'll put them in your brief.
Start selling online quickly
Set up a clear product catalogue, checkout flow, payment gateways and shipping rules so you can begin taking orders fast.
Move to a better platform
Migrate an existing site or marketplace presence to Shopify, Webflow or WooCommerce while keeping SEO, customers and order history intact.
Increase conversion and revenue
Improve add-to-cart and checkout completion with UX fixes, faster pages, smarter product pages and cart recovery email flows.
- 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 eCommerce store builder for your business
We do the legwork of briefing and finding people, then step back so you work directly with the eCommerce store builder 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 eCommerce store builders
The profiles shown below are examples of freelancers in the Unicorn Factory network. Create a short project brief to start — relevant freelancers can apply and you review applications before making a decision.
Samantha
Website Designer & Developer
Auckland
Websites & Web Development
Kylie
Graphic & Web Designer
Auckland
Design & Creative
Barbi
Wordpress Web Designer
Christchurch
Websites & Web Development
Brent
Web & Brand Designer
Wellington
Branding
Gary
Graphic and Web Designer
Auckland
Design & Creative
Tonya
Digital Marketing, Meta & Google Ads Specialist
Auckland
Marketing & Growth
Farah
Social Media & Marketing Strategist
Auckland
Marketing & Growth
Anna
UI/ Graphic Designer
Tauranga
Design & Creative
How much does it typically cost to hire an eCommerce store builder?
What New Zealand eCommerce store builders typically charge, by type of work. Freelancers quote you directly after reading your brief.
NZ$2,000–6,000 — Starter store
Projects fromNZ$2,000
Template-based setup or small catalogue stores, simple payment/shipping configuration and basic product imports. Good for testing product-market fit.
- Typical rangeNZ$2,000–6,000
NZ$6,000–25,000 — Custom small business store
Projects fromNZ$6,000
Custom theme work or moderate customisation, larger product catalogues, migration work and one or more third‑party integrations (email, accounting, analytics).
- Typical rangeNZ$6,000–25,000
NZ$25,000–75,000+ — Complex or enterprise store
Projects fromNZ$25,000
Headless or Shopify Plus builds, complex B2B/B2C structures, custom APIs, ERP/accounting integrations and custom development for large catalogues or specialised workflows.
- Typical rangeNZ$25,000–75,000+
What affects the price
Freelancers quote after reading your brief. These move the price most.
- Platform choice (Shopify, Shopify Plus, Webflow Commerce, WooCommerce, BigCommerce) and any platform subscriptions
- Size and complexity of your product catalogue and variant rules
- Third-party integrations required (accounting, inventory, custom APIs, POS, marketing tools)
- Design complexity, custom development and conversion optimisation work
Estimates are indicative and may exclude GST and ongoing software or platform fees. Final scope and freelancer rates are agreed directly with the freelancer — request a tailored quote through the brief. Updated July 2026.
ECommerce store build & redesign work delivered by Kiwi freelancers
Browse real projects related to eCommerce builds and redesigns produced by freelancers in our network.
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eCommerce
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- eCommerce Store Build & Redesign
- Conversion Rate Optimisation
- Shopify
Samantha T.
Websites & Web Development
Heritage Saunas
- UX Design
- Content Strategy
- eCommerce Store Build & Redesign
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Websites & Web Development
E-commerce Website for Two Tales Gin Boutique Beverages
- UX Design
- Video Editing
- eCommerce Store Build & Redesign
Barbi L.
eCommerce
Shopify Ecommerce Website and POS Integration for Loobie & Friends
- Email Marketing
- Website Development
- API & Systems Integration
Karen R.
eCommerce
Shopify Redesign & Build for Green with Envy Lifestyle Store
- Shopify
- SEO
- eCommerce Store Build & Redesign
Karen R.Gary at Rich&Co has done an outstanding job of designing our website for us. From start to finish he has diligently created the structure of the site with our input, has done an amazing job of photographing all our products and created an amazing, fully functional website which is performing well.
Feedback for Gary R.
Graphic and Web Designer · Auckland
Questions about hiring an eCommerce store builder
Straight answers to what NZ business owners ask us most.
How long does a typical build take?
Small template setups can take a few days to a few weeks; custom or complex projects commonly take several weeks to a few months depending on scope and integrations.
Which platform should I use?
Choose based on your business needs: Shopify for mainstream retail and ease of use, Webflow for design-led storefronts, WooCommerce for flexible WordPress-based shops, and Shopify Plus or headless for large-scale or complex commerce.
Who owns the store and data?
You own the store business, product data and customer lists; confirm access, admin rights and credentials with the freelancer as part of your contract.
What ongoing costs should I budget for?
Expect platform subscriptions, payment fees, apps or plugins, hosting and optional ongoing support or marketing services — these are separate from the build fee.
How do I know I can trust a freelancer?
Ask for relevant portfolio examples, read profiles and case studies, request references, and use the application stage to clarify experience and approach before agreeing terms.
Start your eCommerce project brief
We'll help you shape the brief, find New Zealand freelancers who fit, and introduce you.