Nelson
Rachel M.
Marketing Consultant & Community Connector
Hire a freelance ghostwriter in New Zealand
Get articles, LinkedIn posts, guides or a book written in your voice by a New Zealand ghostwriter who interviews you and turns your ideas into finished writing under your name.
- Free to enquire
- Local NZ freelancers
- You choose who to hire
Gisborne
Sandra G.
Content Writer
Auckland
Chelsea T.
Content Writer | Copywriter | Social Media Manager
Auckland
Emily D.
Content Strategy, Marketing & Copywriting
Christchurch
Bex D.
Strategic Storyteller
Auckland
Jerry B.
Brand Strategist
What does a ghostwriter do?
Most ghostwriters handle some or all of this. Pick the parts you need and we'll put them in your brief.
Capturing your voice
Interview you and study how you talk and write, so every draft sounds like you.
LinkedIn posts
Write a steady run of posts in your name, drafted from short calls or voice notes.
Thought leadership articles
Opinion pieces and articles for your website, LinkedIn or industry publications.
Newsletters and opinion pieces
Regular newsletters, or opinion pieces for papers and trade magazines, ready to send under your name.
Speeches and talks
Write keynotes, conference talks and speaking notes you can deliver in your own words.
Guides and ebooks
Shape your experience and notes into a practical guide or ebook your customers will keep.
Business books and memoirs
Plan, research and write a full-length book over several months, chapter by chapter.
Reworking your drafts
Take pieces you have started and turn them into clear, finished writing without losing your voice.
Topic and posting plan
Plan topics and a posting rhythm so you publish regularly without it taking over your week.
- 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 ghostwriter for your business
We do the legwork of briefing and finding people, then step back so you work directly with the ghostwriter 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 ghostwriters
A few of the ghostwriters in our network who write posts, articles and books in their clients' voices. We share your brief more widely than the people shown here.
Rachel
Marketing Consultant & Community Connector
Nelson
Branding
Sandra
Content Writer
Gisborne
Writing & Editing
Chelsea
Content Writer | Copywriter | Social Media Manager
Auckland
Writing & Editing
Emily
Content Strategy, Marketing & Copywriting
Auckland
Writing & Editing
Bex
Strategic Storyteller
Christchurch
Writing & Editing
Jerry
Brand Strategist
Auckland
Branding
Tracy
Creative Communications
Napier
Consulting & Strategy
Megan
Content writer
Auckland
Writing & Editing
How much does it typically cost to hire a ghostwriter?
What New Zealand ghostwriters typically charge, by type of work. Freelancers quote you directly after reading your brief.
Articles or posts
Projects fromNZ$300
A handful of LinkedIn posts or one or two articles drafted from an interview.
- Typical rangeNZ$300–$1,200
Guide or ebook
Projects fromNZ$2,000
A short ebook, guide or long-form piece with an outline, interviews and revisions.
- Typical rangeNZ$2,000–$8,000
Full-length book
Projects fromNZ$15,000
A business book or memoir written over several months, with regular interviews and drafts.
- Typical rangeNZ$15,000–$50,000+
What affects the price
Freelancers quote after reading your brief. These move the price most.
- Length and number of pieces
- Number of interviews and amount of research
- Rounds of revisions
- Specialist or technical subject matter
Indicative New Zealand dollar estimates only, excluding GST and third-party costs such as editing, design and publishing. Freelancers set their own pricing after reviewing your brief. Updated October 2026.
Ghostwriting work delivered by Kiwi freelancers
Browse related projects from freelancers in our network to see the kinds of problems, formats and approaches they have worked on.
Amazing! We LOVE working with Bex." Teulo Founder, Janelle Fenwick
Feedback for Bex D.
Strategic Storyteller · Christchurch
Questions about hiring a ghostwriter
Straight answers to what NZ business owners ask us most.
How much does a freelance ghostwriter cost in New Zealand?
As a guide: articles or posts, NZ$300–$1,200; guide or ebook, NZ$2,000–$8,000; full-length book, NZ$15,000–$50,000+. Freelancers set the final price after reading your brief, and it's free to enquire.
What should I include in a ghostwriting brief?
Include what you want written, who it is for, your main topics or story, examples of writing you like, the length, and how much time you can give to interviews each month.
Do I need a ghostwriter or a blog writer?
Brief a ghostwriter when the writing goes out under your own name and needs to sound like you. For company blog posts written in your brand voice, see blog writing.
Who owns the writing?
Normally you do, and the ghostwriter is not credited. Confirm ownership, confidentiality and any credit in writing before work starts.
Can a ghostwriter keep the project confidential?
Yes. Ghostwriting is normally done without credit. Say in your brief that the work must stay confidential, and agree credit, attribution and who can discuss the project with the freelancer before you start.
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