Tauranga
Paul Wilson
Google Ads Specialist
Hire a Google Ads Specialist in New Zealand
Hire a New Zealand Google Ads specialist to build and manage search campaigns that bring enquiries or sales — with tracking you can trust. One brief, named applicants, you choose. Ad spend goes to Google separately. Organic search sits with SEO.
Auckland
Katie Eder
Google Ads & Digital Advertising Strategist
Nelson
Kirsten Manners
Google & Meta Ads Specialist
Wellington
Katie Parsons
Digital Marketing & Paid Ads Expert
Christchurch
Stu Clark
Web Design, SEO & SEM Consultant
Christchurch
Brooke Henderson
Digital Marketing Specialist
What this service is for
What a Google Ads specialist is for
This page is for hiring someone to build and manage search campaigns that bring local leads or ecommerce sales, and to fix the account and tracking so the numbers can be trusted. Organic search sits with SEO. Landing-page work sits with web design or copywriting. A wider plan sits with marketing strategy. Ad spend goes to Google separately.
Local leads
Search ads for people looking for a local service now, aimed at calls, bookings, or enquiry forms.
Ecommerce and ROAS
Search and shopping campaigns that bring buyers ready to purchase, with reporting against return on ad spend.
Account audit and tracking
A clear read on the account, conversion tracking, and what to fix before more spend goes in.
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
Meet Google Ads specialists who could help.
The profiles below list this service. Tell us what you need and we will share your brief with suitable people across the network, not only the people shown here.
Tell us about your project
Ideas for your brief
Paid search projects you can hire for
Keep the brief short: the offer, the location or products, the conversion you want, and whether this is a new campaign, ecommerce ROAS work, or an account audit.
Local lead generation campaign
A search campaign on high-intent local keywords to capture calls and form leads for a service area.
- Keyword and competitor research for local search terms
- Campaign structure, ad groups and ad copy (search ads)
- Conversion tracking setup (phone call tracking and form goals)
- Monthly optimisation plan and basic performance reporting
Ecommerce acquisition & ROAS improvement
Search and shopping campaigns aimed at online sales, with reporting you can check against return on ad spend.
- Google Merchant Centre and shopping feed review (if ecommerce)
- Search and Shopping campaign builds with product segmentation
- Bid and budget strategy aimed at target ROAS or CPA
- Conversion tracking audit (GA4), landing page recommendations and ongoing optimisation
Account audit and tracking fix
An audit of the existing account and measurement so campaign data can be trusted before more budget is committed.
- Full account audit (structure, keywords, ads, extensions)
- GA4 and conversion tag review and remediation
- Priority action list with estimated effort and cost
- Optional follow-on implementation and a one-month optimisation plan
Proof lives in the work
See the paid-search work already on the site.
The childcare Meta and Google campaigns and the ecommerce 22x ROAS project are the paid-search proof already on the site. The other cards in this set are related ads work — not extra numbers invented for this page.
Marketing & Growth
10X ROAS - Sports Nutrition Company
- Campaign Strategy
- Performance Optimization
- Google Analytics 4
Uppli Eswar
Marketing & Growth
Digital Advertising for Childcare Center: Meta & Google Ads Campaigns
- Meta Ads / Paid Social
- Lead Generation
- Paid Search (PPC)
Jacob Stansfield
Marketing & Growth
Transforming E-commerce Google Ads: Achieving 22x ROAS for Retailer
- Campaign Strategy
- Google Analytics 4
- Paid Search (PPC)
Neel Pabari
Marketing & Growth
Digital Marketing & Tech Consulting for Nutrient Rescue
- Data Analysis & Insights
- Google Analytics 4
- Paid Search (PPC)
Rupert PerryPricing guidance
How much does Google Ads management cost?
These ranges are for freelancer setup and management only. Ad spend is billed to Google separately and is not included.
Setup & launch (one-off)
Account setup, keyword research, initial campaign build, ad copy, and conversion tracking. Suitable for local services or straightforward ecommerce launches.
NZ$1,200–3,500
Ongoing campaign management (monthly)
Ongoing optimisation, bid management, A/B testing and monthly reporting. Ad spend is billed separately to Google.
NZ$500–2,500 / month
Growth & multi-channel management
Larger or more complex programs that include shopping, Performance Max, CRO work, multi-market campaigns and deeper analytics. Ad spend remains separate.
NZ$2,500–8,000+ / month
What affects the price
- Monthly ad spend — billed to Google, not included in these management ranges
- Campaign complexity — multiple products, locations or languages increases time and cost
- Measurement readiness — missing GA4 or conversion tags adds setup work
- Creative and landing pages — building or optimising landing pages and creative increases the scope and price
Estimates are indicative and for planning only. Prices are in NZ$ and may exclude GST and ongoing platform fees. Final scope, deliverables and rates are agreed directly with the freelancer. Ad spend is paid to Google separately.
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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.
Do I need Google Ads or SEO?
Google Ads here is paid search you can turn on and measure. Organic rankings and technical search sit with SEO. Say both in the brief if you want one person.
How much should I budget for Google Ads?
Budget two lines: ad spend paid to Google, plus freelancer setup or monthly management. The ranges on this page are management only. Small local campaigns can start with modest spend; professional management is often worthwhile once monthly ad spend is above NZ$1,000.
Do I need Google Analytics 4 (GA4)?
Yes — accurate conversion tracking is how you know which campaigns bring enquiries or sales. If GA4 or conversion tags are missing, include that setup in the brief.
How long until I see results?
Clicks can start soon after launch. Stable cost-per-lead or ROAS usually needs a few weeks of data and optimisation. An audit and tracking fix can make that measurement trustworthy sooner.
Ready to get moving?
Tell us what you need the campaigns to do.
Write one brief. Compare applicants. Choose the person who will run the account.