Tauranga
Paul W.
Google Ads Specialist
Hire a freelance paid ads specialist in New Zealand
Increase sales and leads with targeted Google, Meta and TikTok campaigns managed by New Zealand paid ads specialists.
- Free to enquire
- Local NZ freelancers
- You choose who to hire
Auckland
Katie E.
Google Ads & Digital Advertising Strategist
Christchurch
Magdalene M.
Senior Graphic & UX Designer
Nelson
Kirsten M.
Google & Meta Ads Specialist
Wellington
Katie P.
Digital Marketing & Paid Ads Expert
Auckland
Henry B.
Digital Marketing Expert
What does a paid ads specialist do?
Most paid ads specialists handle some or all of this. Pick the parts you need and we'll put them in your brief.
Drive online store sales
Optimise search, shopping and social campaigns to increase store revenue and lower cost per conversion.
Generate qualified leads
Target and retarget the right audiences to capture enquiries for high-value services or bookings.
Launch a product or event
Build short-term awareness and demand with creative testing and audience scaling ahead of a launch.
- 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 paid ads specialist for your business
We do the legwork of briefing and finding people, then step back so you work directly with the paid ads 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 paid ads specialists
These profiles are examples of specialists available through Unicorn Factory. Create a project brief, relevant freelancers will apply, you review applications, and Unicorn Factory will make warm introductions.
Kristy
Paid Ads Expert
Christchurch
Marketing & Growth
Katie
Digital Marketing & Paid Ads Expert
Wellington
Marketing & Growth
Paul
Google Ads Specialist
Tauranga
Marketing & Growth
Katie
Google Ads & Digital Advertising Strategist
Auckland
Marketing & Growth
Magdalene
Senior Graphic & UX Designer
Christchurch
Design & Creative
Kirsten
Google & Meta Ads Specialist
Nelson
Marketing & Growth
Henry
Digital Marketing Expert
Auckland
Marketing & Growth
Stu
Web Design, SEO & SEM Consultant
Christchurch
Marketing & Growth
How much does it typically cost to hire a paid ads specialist?
What New Zealand paid ads specialists typically charge, by type of work. Freelancers quote you directly after reading your brief.
Starter campaign setup
Projects fromNZ$700
One-off setup for a single campaign or landing page: audience research, ad creative drafts, account structure and tracking. Good for small businesses starting paid ads.
- Typical rangeNZ$700–NZ$2,500
Ongoing monthly management
Regular optimisation, creative testing and reporting. Fees vary with account complexity and ad spend; some freelancers charge hourly instead.
- Typical rangeNZ$600–NZ$2,500 per month
Growth or ecommerce retainers
Full-funnel optimisation, multiple channels, creative production and close coordination with sites and fulfilment. Suitable where sustained scale and high ad budgets are involved.
- Typical rangeNZ$2,500–NZ$8,000+ per month
What affects the price
Freelancers quote after reading your brief. These move the price most.
- Monthly ad spend — larger budgets often change management model and reporting needs
- Campaign complexity — number of channels, SKUs or audience segments
- Creative production — whether video, UGC or professional assets are required
- Tracking and integrations — CRM, ecommerce platform and analytics setup
Estimates are indicative, may exclude GST and ongoing software/platform fees, and final scope and rates are agreed directly with the freelancer. Request a tailored quote in your brief. Updated July 2026.
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Katie P.
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Scaling Khu Khu: Multi-Location Growth via Paid Google & Meta Ads
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Jacob S.I never really understood how Facebook marketing and advertising worked until Rupert took my start up business and scaled it rapidly with effective ad strategies, while teaching me everything along the way. Ticks all boxes!" - Hamish Donkers, Myomend
Feedback for Rupert P.
Paid Marketing Expert · Christchurch
Questions about hiring a paid ads specialist
Straight answers to what NZ business owners ask us most.
How long until I see results?
You can often expect early signals (clicks, visits) within days, but reliable conversion trends usually need a few weeks of optimisation. Timelines depend on budget, audience size and the offer; agree milestones with the freelancer when you brief them.
What do I need to start?
A clear business goal, access to your website and analytics, and ad account access (or a willingness to create them). The freelancer can include setup tasks in the brief if needed.
How do I measure success?
Agree key metrics (sales, cost per lead, return on ad spend) before work starts. A measurement audit (GA4, pixels, CRM events) is a common first task to ensure results are attributable.
Who owns the ad accounts and data?
You should retain ownership of ad accounts and analytics. Discuss account access and ownership with the freelancer in the brief — Unicorn Factory facilitates introductions but ownership arrangements are between you and the freelancer.
How does Unicorn Factory’s process work?
You create a project brief, relevant freelancers apply, you review applications, and Unicorn Factory makes warm introductions—then you agree final scope, price and timings directly with the chosen freelancer.
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