Christchurch
Josue Munro
Webflow Designer & Developer
Hire a frontend developer in New Zealand
Turn visitors into customers with responsive, accessible interfaces built by New Zealand frontend developers experienced in React, Vue and Shopify.
Auckland
Kate Riley
Business Systems Consultant | Custom Internal Business Apps
Auckland
Michelle Abbas
Full Stack Web Developer
Wellington
Jake Fulton
AI Engineer
Auckland
Wayne Knights
Front-end Web Developer
Wellington
Oliver Trotter
Ecommerce Web Developer
What this service is for
What can a frontend developer help you build?
Frontend developers turn design and product goals into fast, responsive user interfaces that work across devices. They improve usability, speed up customer journeys, and integrate with e‑commerce platforms, CMSs and backend APIs.
Launch or redesign your website
Convert your designs into a responsive website that reflects your brand and works across phones, tablets and desktops.
Improve conversions and checkout
Optimise layout, forms and page speed to reduce drop‑off and lift online sales or lead capture.
Build interactive web tools
Create dashboards, booking flows or admin interfaces that make daily tasks faster and clearer for staff and customers.
How Unicorn Factory works
A simple way to find the right freelancer.
Create one project brief, compare applications from relevant freelancers, and choose who you would like to meet.
Step 01
Tell us what you need.
Use the guided brief to explain the outcome, timing, budget, and context. You do not need to prepare a technical specification.
Freelancers in our network
Profiles from our network
Below are example frontend developer profiles from the Unicorn Factory network. You create a project brief, relevant freelancers apply, you review applications, and Unicorn Factory makes warm introductions. Start with a short brief so applicants can reply with relevant experience.
Tell us about your project
Ideas for your brief
Projects you can commission
Concrete, business‑facing projects you can brief on Unicorn Factory. Each scope is illustrative — final deliverables and ongoing support are agreed directly with the freelancer.
New responsive brochure site
A device‑friendly business website that prioritises brand, accessibility and fast loading for content pages.
- Responsive HTML/CSS and componentised React (or Vue) templates
- Accessible content structure (basic WCAG checks) and SEO‑friendly markup
- CMS integration (WordPress, headless CMS or Shopify Content) for easy content updates
- Performance tuning and Lighthouse report with prioritised fixes
Shopify store or theme refresh
Custom Shopify 2.0 theme work or template upgrades to improve conversion and product management.
- Custom Shopify theme or theme customisation (Liquid, JSON templates)
- Product, collection and checkout UX improvements and age/verification where required
- Third‑party app integrations and Xero/Stripe setup guidance where needed
- QA across desktop and mobile and a deployment checklist for your store
Customer portal or admin dashboard
Interactive web application to manage bookings, subscriptions or internal workflows.
- Single‑page app (React/Next.js or Vue/Nuxt) with component library and routing
- Integration with backend APIs (REST or GraphQL) and authentication
- Data tables, charts or forms for common admin tasks and role‑based access
- Documentation for handover and optional agreement for ongoing support
Proof lives in the work
Related work from our network
Examples of development projects completed by freelancers in the Unicorn Factory network. These summaries are supplied case studies and are presented as provided.
See Frontend Development Projects
Websites & Web Development
Country Wonders Preschool | Landing Page Squarespace Website Design
- Landing Page Development
- Web Design
- Copywriting
Ellie Manahi
Software & App Development
Genie 2 Mobile App Development for Syrp Motion Control
- Frontend Development
- API & Systems Integration
- Backend Development
Tom Friml
Websites & Web Development
Minimalist Landing Page Design with Contact Form
- UX Design
- Landing Page Development
- Frontend Development
Nikolai Bain
Websites & Web Development
Landing Page for Markdown Text Editor
- UX Design
- Landing Page Development
- Web Design
Nikolai BainPricing guidance
How much does frontend development cost?
Indicative NZD price bands to help you set a budget before briefing freelancers. Final cost depends on scope, platform choice and the freelancer’s seniority.
Small project or site fixes
Content site builds, landing pages, small UI fixes, or accessibility and performance tuning for an existing site.
NZ$1,500–NZ$5,000
Mid‑sized website or store
A full brochure site or a moderately customised Shopify build with integrations, improved checkout UX and basic admin tooling.
NZ$5,000–NZ$25,000
Complex web app or large ecommerce
Custom single‑page applications, multi‑region stores, headless commerce or projects with complex API integrations and security requirements.
NZ$25,000–NZ$120,000+
What affects the price
- Scope and number of unique pages, features or integrations
- Design readiness — whether polished designs, components or a design system are provided
- Platform choice and licensing (Shopify, headless CMS, paid plugins or SaaS services)
- Freelancer seniority, availability and whether ongoing support or maintenance is required
Estimates are indicative. Prices are NZD, may exclude GST and ongoing software or platform fees, and final scope and rates are agreed directly with the freelancer. Request a tailored quote via your project brief.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions before you hire.
Answers to the questions clients commonly ask before starting a brief.
Still deciding what you need?
Start with the outcome and the context you already have. A polished specification is not required.
How long will my frontend project take?
Timelines vary by scope — small fixes or landing pages can be a few days to two weeks; mid projects often take 3–8 weeks; larger apps may take several months. Ask freelancers for a delivery estimate in their application.
Can a frontend developer connect to our backend or Xero/Stripe?
Yes — many frontend developers integrate with REST or GraphQL APIs and common services like Stripe for payments or Xero for accounting; include integration details in your brief so applicants can confirm experience.
Do you handle Shopify stores and headless setups?
Yes — freelancers in the network work on standard Shopify themes and headless storefronts (Shopify + React/Vue). Specify your platform and whether you need template work, app integrations or headless architecture.
How do I know a freelancer is trustworthy?
Review applicants’ profiles, previous project summaries and skills. Ask for relevant examples and a short plan in the application. Unicorn Factory makes warm introductions once you’ve reviewed applicants.
Will the price include ongoing maintenance?
Not automatically. Ongoing support or retainers are optional and should be agreed directly with the freelancer in the brief or contract.
Ready to get moving?
Ready to brief a developer?
Write a short project brief now — describe your goals, platform and timeline so freelancers can apply with relevant experience.