Nelson
Ben S.
Email Marketing Expert (Klaviyo, Omnisend)
Hire a freelance Facebook & Meta ads specialist in New Zealand
Increase sales, leads or store visits with targeted Facebook and Instagram campaigns run by local paid social specialists.
- Free to enquire
- Local NZ freelancers
- You choose who to hire
Christchurch
Magdalene M.
Senior Graphic & UX Designer
Auckland
Connor A.
Senior Copywriter and Marketing Strategist
Auckland
Chris S.
Videographer & Photographer
Nelson
Rachel M.
Marketing Consultant & Community Connector
Auckland
Chris B.
Creative Director
What does a Meta / paid social specialist do?
Most Meta / paid social specialists handle some or all of this. Pick the parts you need and we'll put them in your brief.
Drive online sales
Conversion-focused campaigns and retargeting funnels to reduce cost-per-sale and grow online revenue.
Generate qualified leads
Lead capture campaigns that feed enquiries into your CRM or email list for sales follow-up.
Increase brand awareness or foot traffic
Local reach campaigns that lift event attendance, bookings or in-store visits in target regions.
- 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 Meta / paid social specialist for your business
We do the legwork of briefing and finding people, then step back so you work directly with the Meta / paid social specialist 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 Meta / paid social specialists
The profiles shown below are examples of paid social and digital marketing specialists in the Unicorn Factory network. To start, create a short project brief — relevant freelancers will apply and you can review applicants before we make warm introductions.
Kirsten
Google & Meta Ads Specialist
Nelson
Marketing & Growth
Katie
Digital Marketing & Paid Ads Expert
Wellington
Marketing & Growth
Ben
Email Marketing Expert (Klaviyo, Omnisend)
Nelson
eCommerce
Magdalene
Senior Graphic & UX Designer
Christchurch
Design & Creative
Connor
Senior Copywriter and Marketing Strategist
Auckland
Writing & Editing
Chris
Videographer & Photographer
Auckland
Photography & Video
Rachel
Marketing Consultant & Community Connector
Nelson
Branding
Chris
Creative Director
Auckland
Consulting & Strategy
How much does it typically cost to hire a Meta / paid social specialist?
What New Zealand Meta / paid social specialists typically charge, by type of work. Freelancers quote you directly after reading your brief.
Starter — one-off setup & test
Projects fromNZ$800
Pixel and tracking setup, one test campaign, and basic reporting — suited to small businesses testing paid social.
- Typical rangeNZ$800 – NZ$2,500
Ongoing — small to mid business
Ongoing campaign management fees (freelancer or small-studio retainer). This typically excludes the ad spend paid to Meta.
- Typical rangeNZ$350 – NZ$2,500 / month
Scale & e‑commerce growth
Higher-effort programmes with creative production, frequent testing and multi-channel campaign builds — suited to larger e‑commerce or high-growth brands.
- Typical rangeNZ$2,500 – NZ$8,000+ / month
What affects the price
Freelancers quote after reading your brief. These move the price most.
- Ad spend and target market size — larger budgets and wider audiences need more hands-on optimisation.
- Creative and production — video, UGC, or many creative variants increase scope and cost.
- Tracking and landing pages — setting up Pixel, Conversion API or new landing pages adds time.
- Reporting frequency and optimisation cadence — more frequent reporting and tighter optimisation increase ongoing fees.
Estimates are indicative and may exclude GST, platform fees (ad spend) and ongoing software costs. Final scope and rates are agreed directly with the freelancer; request a tailored quote after you publish your brief. Updated July 2026.
Meta ads / paid social work delivered by Kiwi freelancers
Real projects from freelancers in the network — examples of digital launches, lead-generation and paid media work that relate to paid social.
Marketing & Growth
Multi-Channel Digital Advertising for NZ Accounting Firm
- Meta Ads / Paid Social
- Google Analytics 4
- LinkedIn Marketing
Roimata W.
Marketing & Growth
Scaling Shopify Revenue for Flight Coffee with Digital Marketing
- Google Analytics 4
- Shopify
- Meta Ads / Paid Social
Robbie L.
Marketing & Growth
AI SEO for Local Auckland Business - Growth across Google & AI Search
- Marketing Strategy
- Paid Media
- Display Advertising
Uppli E.
Writing & Editing
Content Strategy and Marketing for Medical Technology Business
- Meta Ads / Paid Social
- Email Marketing
- Editing & Proofreading
Emily D.
Branding
Skin Bliss By Robyn: Full Brand Development, Logo Design, Graphic Design and Web Design
- Website Development
- Logo Design
- Marketing Strategy
Tamsyn S.Don’t just take our word for it, hear from nextAdvisorys founder & CEO Luke Kemeys, “Burst has refined and improved our digital approach." Burst has refined and improved our digital approach across the many platforms we wanted to have a presence on.
Feedback for Roimata W.
Paid Ads Expert · Auckland
Questions about hiring a Meta / paid social specialist
Straight answers to what NZ business owners ask us most.
How do I hire through Unicorn Factory?
Create a project brief on Unicorn Factory, relevant freelancers apply, you review applications, and Unicorn Factory makes warm introductions so you can interview and hire directly.
How long until ad campaigns start delivering results?
You can start running ads within days of setup, but meaningful optimisation and reliable performance typically take several weeks as the campaigns learn and creatives are tested.
Should I use a freelancer or an agency?
Use a freelancer for direct access to experienced practitioners and flexible pricing; choose a small agency or studio when you need in-house creative production, multiple specialists, or larger scale support.
How much ad budget should I plan for?
Ad budget depends on your goals — local lead-gen tests can start from a few hundred dollars per week; growth programmes usually require consistent monthly spend. Discuss budget in your brief so applicants can propose realistic plans.
How can I trust a freelancer’s work?
Review applicant profiles, past project summaries and case studies, ask for references or examples, and agree milestones and reporting before work begins. Unicorn Factory facilitates the introductions after you review applicants.
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